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Intelligent Transportation Systems Assistant Manager (Administrator IV)
Salary
$80,541.00 - $125,564.00 Annually
Location
Statewide
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2589-MDTA-06/26
Department
Maryland Transportation Authority
Opening Date
06/25/2026
Closing Date
7/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
OPEN RECRUITMENT
This is a position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions, and - most importantly - our employees to achieve these goals.
Nature of Work: The Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Assistant Manager position assists the ITS Operations Manager in planning, enhancing, managing, and safeguarding the technological frameworks that support the ITS infrastructure for the MDTA. The position assists in the design, implementation, and integration of communications, engineering, and ITS infrastructures for radio networks, emergency radio systems, digital microwave equipment, fiber optic networks, and dispatch operations center network equipment.
Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Support the development of strategic plans for upgrading and expanding ITS infrastructure;
Participate in the establishment of goals for ITS programs;
Engage in project oversight activities to ensure adherence to quality standards, legal requirements, work progress, and performance metrics;
Provide operational support for the safety and functionality of the CHART Program;
Assist in the testing and validation of new ITS installations and system upgrades;
Monitor the activities of technical staff and contractors involved in ITS maintenance and operations;
Prepare reports documenting the progress and outcome of ITS projects;
Support the management, procurement, installation, and maintenance of VoIP network equipment;
Assist in the oversight of ITS project budgets;
Contribute to managing the scope of work for contractors and consultants;
Participate in stakeholder meetings;
Provide coordination of emergency responses, communication strategies, and contingency plans for ITS operations; and
Assist in guiding large-scale, mission-critical programs to foster innovation and strategic integration of new ITS technologies.
Employees in this position will report directly to the Intelligent Transportation Systems Manager. The current vacancy is located in Rosedale, MD but will be moving to Baltimore, MD.
Employees are considered "Essential Employees" and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day, as may be required in order to maintain continuous operation of a facility. Employees may be required to work rotating shift work, to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. In the event of hazardous weather or highway conditions, employees will be called to duty during off-hours in order to maintain and repair equipment. This work may be performed either outdoors under all weather conditions or inside a building. On some assignments, employees may be required to move objects weighing over 50 pounds.
MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! May be prorated based on start date.
Qualifications
MINIMUM 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. **Two years of this experience must include lead worker or supervisory experience associated with intelligent transportation system traffic control systems, wireless communications, and networks.
**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 (knowledge, skills, and abilities). No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification.
Your placement on an eligible list 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, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
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.
Licenses & Certifications
Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees must possess and maintain a Driver's License valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application.
Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCESS :
Please apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.
All applications must be received by 07/09/2026.
Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.
The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit.
For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American 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/ ). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application of the position in which you are applying.
The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in the 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.
WE ARE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA 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.
MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission - connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711).
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Issue Date: 06/25/2026
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 two years of lead worker or supervisory experience associated with intelligent transportation system traffic control systems, wireless communications, and networks?
Yes
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If you answered "Yes" to Question 1, please describe where you have obtained the experience defined above, listing the name of the employer(s), the dates you were employed, and the duties of the position(s) you held. This experience must also be reflected under the "experience" section of your application. If you do not have this experience, enter N/A. Do not write "See Resume".
Required Question
Employer
Maryland Department of Transportation
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Website
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