Manager, Metro Workblock Coordinator

Manager, Workblock CoordinationThe 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 is a position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this MDOT MTA position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitments conducted for this classification.The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is seeking an individual experienced with Workblock Coordination that will lead/support projects pertaining to Railway Infrastructure, Maintenance or Operations. The Manager, Workblock Coordination is responsible for ensuring the management and coordination of maintenance and construction phase work efforts as programmed by the Office of Program Management Oversight (PMO) for multi-million-dollar Capital Engineering Projects and Operational Maintenance ensuring the highest level of efficiency, safety, and reduced service impacts. The projects include Civil, Structural/Track work, Mechanical/Electrical, ADA, Architectural, Environmental, Transit Oriented Development (TOD), and Special Projects undertaken by Facilities Engineering, Track & Structural Preservation Engineering, Construction Management and Systems & Equipment Engineering Divisions for Light Rail and Metro. The position is also responsible for instructing, directing, and guiding various MDOT MTA Transportation Engineering Managers, MDOT MTA Operations Managers and multi-disciplinary consultant/contractors/vendors scheduling of infrastructure maintenance and project construction/installations. Additionally, the position is also responsible for establishing and maintaining various procedures for infrastructure access. The employee receives general supervision from the Director, Program Management Oversight. The current position is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Four years of administrative staff or professional work. 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. Two (2) years of this experience must have been functioning as a project manager, team member, or project coordinator supporting projects pertaining to Railway Infrastructure, Maintenance or Operations.The ideal candidate will possess:Knowledge of MDOT MTA's Transit Rail service areaSupervisory skills and experience managing the work of consultants, contractor or vendorsPublic speaking skills to represent MDOT MTAStrong knowledge and skills using Microsoft Office Product and ToolsSkill in Technical Report WritingAdditional Information: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, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority. 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 Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration 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.