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The Maryland Department of Transportation The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Regional Planner. This position has six (6) main responsibilities:
- Represents the Department at policy committees of the four Eastern and Western Maryland Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), which include Cumberland Area MPO (CAMPO), Hagerstown Eastern Panhandle MPO (HEPMPO), Salisbury/Wicomico MPO, and Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO) to ensure they comply with federal laws and regulations; and for consistency with the goals and policies of the state of Maryland;
- Coordinates the development of various plans and programs (with the MDOT Transportation Business Units (TBU)), including long-range transportation plans, work programs, and short-range improvement programs, for the MPOs;
- Staffs the Maryland Transportation Commission, including the road and facility dedication process;
- Prepares briefing papers or letters for the Director of the Office of Planning and Capital Programming and the MDOT Secretary on various issues as required;
- Provides input to the A-95 Clearinghouse process and local plan review, including coordination with TBUs as appropriate; and
- Provides support and follow-up for Pre-tour, Tour meetings, and potentially Commissions.
The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Planning and Capital Programming, which is located in Hanover, Maryland (Anne Arundel County).
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five (5) years of experience in administrative or professional work. Three (3) years of this experience must have involved experience in metropolitan and/or statewide transportation planning and experience working with metropolitan planning organizations. One (1) year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work well with people and foster relationships
- Working knowledge of and technical expertise in metropolitan and statewide transportation planning
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.
TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Maryland Department of Transportation 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.
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. MDOT 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.