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Special Assistant to the Director's Office (Administrative Officer III)
Salary
$62,220.00 - $96,790.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2247-SHA-60-25-BD-6/26
Department
State Highway Administration
Opening Date
06/12/2026
Closing Date
6/26/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Description
(OPEN RECRUITMENT)
State Highway Administration
Special Assistant to the Director's Office (Administrative Officer III)
Grade 15 (2247) SP# 26-60-25
YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Highway Development (Baltimore City) is currently recruiting for a Special Assistant to the Director's Office (Administrative Officer 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 : The Special Assistant will support project delivery and provide operational support for the Office of Highway Development and its seven divisions. Reporting directly to the Director's Office, the Special Assistant will provide oversight and coordination for the non-engineering aspects of project management, including tracking project schedules, budgets, and critical action items to ensure consistent reporting to Senior Management, the Secretary's Office, elected officials and the general public.
In addition to project delivery assistance, the position will provide a range of administrative support duties for the Office. The Special Assistant will work alongside the Administrative Chief to build recruitment pipelines with regional universities and community colleges, as well as coordinate the staff development and summer internship programs. Since the role acts as the operational hub for the Office's leadership, the position will be responsible for maintaining a strong foundation in logistical, clerical, and executive functions, such as preparing briefing materials, managing schedules, and ensuring that routine processes like timecards and expense reports are prompt and accurate.
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 seventh consecutive year."
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in administrative or professional work.
Notes:
Candidates may substitute education at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 credit hours for each year of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate should possess the following:
Degree in Public Administration or Public Policy: A Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent advanced coursework in Public Policy, Public Administration, Government Affairs, or a closely related field.
Data and System Management Proficiency: Experience utilizing modern project management software, data visualization tools, or advanced spreadsheet functions to track complex data sets, budgets, and operational schedules.
Executive-Level Communication Skills: Proven ability to synthesize complex, technical, or quantitative information into clear, concise executive briefings, reports, and presentations for senior leadership or elected officials.
Stakeholder and Program Coordination: Experience in relationship management, external affairs, or program coordination, specifically demonstrating the ability to build effective partnerships with academic institutions, local government, or community stakeholders.
Process Optimization Experience: A strong track record of identifying operational inefficiencies and successfully implementing streamlined administrative or business processes (e.g., automating workflow approvals, standardizing reporting procedures)
Licenses & Certifications
None.
Additional Information
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.
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.
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/ ).
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
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: 6/12/2026
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 three (3) year of experience in administrative or professional work?
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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. 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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Please note that the reconsideration period has been discontinued effective May 2025. It is important that you review and include all relevant information in your application, along with any supporting documentation. For example, this may include driver's licenses, transcripts, course evaluations for foreign degrees, rotation memos, and other pertinent documents. Once you have submitted your application, you will NOT have the opportunity to provide additional information. Please initial below to certify that you have read and understand this statement.
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