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ASST SUPT TRANSPORTATION
Salary
$71,805.00 - $113,243.00 Annually
Location
Baltimore City
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
9721-MTA-AsstSupTBusDv-07/26
Department
Maryland Transit Administration
Opening Date
08/17/2026
Closing Date
8/31/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Description
MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Assistant Superintendent - Bus Division (9721)
(Assistant Superintendent Transportation)
Career Service
Open to all qualified applicants
ACCEPTING ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply
Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits?
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. The MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team. This recruitment is being used to create an eligibility list that will be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur.
The Maryland Transit Administration is seeking an experienced Assistant Superintendent Transportation professional working in the Transit field. The incumbent performs Assistant Managerial level of work directing and coordinating the day-to-day transportation services of a Maryland Transit Administration division. The selected employee will assist in directing the planning and development of methods to effectively utilize bus, light rail, metro, or mobility operators. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for assigning equipment and personnel to meet all operating requirements in accordance with all established MTA practices, policies, and procedures. The incumbent directly supervises dispatchers, starters, operators, technical, professional employees, and subordinate Transportation Supervisors.
The Assistant Superintendent work is performed in an office setting and receives managerial supervision from a Superintendent Transportation or other designated officials. The incumbent is required to periodically travel and work outdoors at various locations throughout the MTA service area.
This position is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QAULIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a mass transit system and/or related operations that required the resolution of operational problems related to scheduled service, equipment failure, equipment maintenance, inclement weather, or other service disruptions. One (1) year of the required experience must have involved supervisory or program management responsibilities.
Candidates must be able to clearly demonstrate their specific work experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications noted.*
If you indicated veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).
Notes:
Additional experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Additional education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at a rate of thirty credit hours for each year of the required experience for up to four years of the required non-supervisory experience.
U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Experience Requirement of the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.
Licenses & Certifications
Employees in this classification are assigned duties that require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Employees in this classification who are assigned to Field Operations (Bus Transportation) will be assigned duties that require a valid State of Maryland Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with a Passenger (P) endorsement.
Additional Information
Employee may be subject to being on call 24 hours a day and may be required to maintain a reliable communication link for the purpose of emergency call-back requirements.
Employee may be required to work shifts, evenings, holidays, and weekends
Employees in this position are considered "Essential Employees" and will be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.
Employees in this classification are subject to pre-employment drug testing and substance abuse testing in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 49 - Federal Department of Transportation Drug Alcohol Testing Protocols and Federal Transit Administration Alcohol Testing Rules, and Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.
Managers should foster a positive safety culture by leading with integrity and establishing departmental safety practices and procedures for all employees. Managers should attend and participate in safety meetings and adhere to and enforce all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Ensure employees are properly trained and provided with personal protective equipment to conduct their job functions in a safe manner. Report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety. Collaboratively work to mitigate reported hazards in a timely manner. Conduct safety risk assessments and/or job hazard analyses as needed.
To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.
TO APPLY:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. 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 within MDOT.
Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
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/ ).
Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
TTY call 711.
TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B 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.
MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA 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 or any other protected status.
Issue Date: 08/17/26
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.
Employer
Maryland Department of Transportation
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Website
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