Assistant Division Chief, Water Programs (Program Manager III) Salary$84,229.00 - $136,003.00 AnnuallyLocation Baltimore CityJob TypeFull TimeJob Number5478-SHA-ES-61.5-03-CH-03/25DepartmentState Highway AdministrationOpening Date03/20/2025Closing Date4/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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DescriptionExecutive Service State Highway Administration Assistant Division Chief, Water Programs (Program Manager III) Grade 21 (5478) SP# 25-61.5-03 This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITIONhttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd The State Highway Administration (SHA) Office of Environmental Design is seeking to fill an executive service position for an Assistant Division Chief, Water Programs (Program Manager III) in Baltimore City. This position is open to anyone who meets the preferred qualifications below. Nature of Work: This position will assist the Chief of the Water Programs Division, under the Office of Environmental Design with supervision, management, direction, and administration of work. The Assistant Division Chief also supervises and manages in-house and consultant staff. The main purpose of this program is to ensure SHA is working towards achieving and maintaining compliance with Maryland’s surface water quality standards based on the federal Clean Water Act (CWA) through compliance with NPDES MS4 discharge permit conditions and total maximum daily loads. This program maintains compliance with state and federal laws and regulations through pollutant modeling, geographic analysis, site searches, design, permitting, advertisement and construction of various types of best management practices, Geographic Information System (GIS) tracking, field inspections and remediation, public outreach, coordination with other state and federal agencies, and reporting.MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide . “The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the sixth consecutive year." QualificationsPreferred Qualifications: Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, or a related field. Experience: Five (5) years of experience in a water quality related environmental design or compliance program. Two (2) years of this experience must have involved overseeing and coordinating the general operations of the team or program.The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Two (2) years of experience working in the Federal or State Government
Experience managing/supervising varied professional teams including GIS, data management, water resources engineers, landscape architects, environmental planners, scientists, and biologists
Experience managing/supervising program administrative and human resources including setting policies, performance appraisals, coaching, mentoring, training, correspondence, briefings, public relations, MOUs and agreements, invoices, specifications, disciplinary actions
Experience with Best Management Practices implementation
Proficiency in managing funds and maintaining budgets, schedules, and systems for multiple projects
Ability and willingness to actively lead and manage internal/external communications and outreach activities
Effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Licenses & CertificationsCandidates must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland. All applicants must list their license number and expiration date on the application. Additional InformationTo Apply: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd (use of this option allows the application to be saved). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information in the online DTS-1 application form. You may refer to a resume only to expand on information offered in the body of the online DTS-1 application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below:410-545-5554 The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification from employment. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. The State of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities. The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a c overed bargaining unit. Please Note: The State Highway Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation ( https://www.wes.org/ ). WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SHA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation. Issue Date: 03/20/2025 Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.01 Do you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, or related field?
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Do you have five (5) years of experience in a water quality related environmental design or compliance program?
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If you answered yes to question #2, please describe your experience below. Provide employer, dates of employment, title and description of duties. This experience must also be reflected in your application. If you do not possess this experience, type "N/A". Do Not Type See Resume
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Did two (2) years of the experience involve overseeing and coordinating the general operations of the team or program?
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If you answered yes to question #4, please describe your experience below. Provide employer, dates of employment, title and description of duties. This experience must also be reflected in your application. If you do not possess this experience, type "N/A". Do Not Type See Resume
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