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Assistant Division Chief - Administrator III-
Salary
$75,475.00 - $117,737.00 Annually
Location
Anne Arundel County
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2588-SHA- SP-72-05- 06/26
Department
State Highway Administration
Opening Date
06/12/2026
Closing Date
6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
(Open Recruitment)
State Highway Administration
Anne Arundel County
Assistant Division Chief (Administrator III)
Grade 15 (2588) SP# 26-72-05
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Construction/Maintenance (Anne Arundel County) is currently recruiting for an Assistant Division Chief (Administrator III) position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. All eligible candidates must meet the minimum and selective qualifications by the closing date. This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy or function only. You will need to reapply for any future recruitment conducted for this job classification.
Nature of Work:
This position will assist the division chief in providing leadership for the execution of approximately 450 SHA construction and maintenance contracts awarded each year, which is critical for obtaining the contractor resources necessary to carry out SHA's mission. This position will assist with the supervision of the Contract Award Division staff and operation. This includes: scheduling and evaluating work performed by team members; receiving and distributing with the weekly advertisements for all construction and maintenance contracts, assisting the division chief with receiving, tracking and updating Addenda on all formally advertised projects; review all bid bonds; assisting with approving Invitation for bid packages submitted by various SHA divisions and offices prior to formal advertisement; assisting with leading and supervising the staff conducting the formal public bid lettings in accordance with COMAR 21.05.02; utilizing expert knowledge of laws and procedures to make critical decisions on behalf of SHA; ensuring the accuracy of legally binding contract documents prior to execution; ensuring accuracy of Liability Insurance documentation; reviewing bids for possible fraudulent submissions by evaluating contracts for front-end loading, bid rigging and collusion; utilizing EPCS/FMIS expertise and functions as liaison for ADPICS and R*STARS to the Office of Finance; prepare agenda items for the Board of Public Works (BPW); and respond to all questions and review comments by the Office of Procurement and Contract Management as well as Transportation Sector Office. This position will assist in providing bid-related data and procurement expertise to upper-level management; assist on the Wage & Hour activities; assist the division chief with overseeing MBE/DBE goal setting team, which requires engineering knowledge to determine which elements of work in a contract are appropriate for subcontracting.
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 Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year
Qualifications
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Selective Qualification: Three (3) years of experience to include procurement experience involving duties such as evaluating and/or awarding contracts ensuring compliance with government procurement laws, regulations, and conditions.
*This statement contains a selective qualification, which is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or abilities).
Notes:
Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Proficient with various computer programs.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to provide good customer service to a variety of internal and external customers.
Excellent organizational and record keeping skills-detail oriented.
Strong aptitude for working with numbers and financial data.
Ability to perform mathematical computations
Ability to supervise staff
Licenses & Certifications
Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.
Additional Information
Special Requirements:
Overtime may be required during peak periods.
TO 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. 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.
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 position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered 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.
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/).
Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
410-545-5554
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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: 06/12/2026
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=152
Don'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.
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Do you possess a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate?
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Do you have six (6) years of experience in administrative or professional work?
Yes
No
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe this experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application/ work history. If 'No', please @type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.
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Do you have three (3) years of procurement experience involving duties such as evaluating and/or awarding contracts ensuring compliance with governmental laws, regulations, and conditions.
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No
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe this procurement experience in detail and include at which position(s) this experience was obtained. This experience must also be documented in your application/work history. If 'No', please @type 'NA'. Please enter relevant experience only. Listing the employer's name and/or job title only or see resume' is not an acceptable response.
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Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland? This information must be in your application.
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No
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