Transportation Engineer (Transportation Engineer V)

Salary

$69,159.00 - $116,011.00 Annually

Location

Anne Arundel County

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2706-SHA-52-02-CH-04/24

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

04/26/2024

Closing Date

5/10/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

( OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration

Office of Traffic and Safety – Anne Arundel County Grade 19 (2 706 ) SP#2 4-52-02

Transportation Engineer (Transportation Engineer V)

YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS) is currently recruiting for a Transportation Engineer (Transportation Engineer V) in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. 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: This position is in the Traffic Development and Support Division (TDSD), Traffic Engineering Research and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Team. The Transportation Engineer V serves as a n assistant program manager and lead researcher for the following: reviewing and assessing traffic safety and operation issues; coordination of engineering activities and monitoring, testing, and evaluating ITS related traffic engineering projects for effectiveness in addressing operation and safety needs; conducting the traffic engineering research program and projects; developing strategies for implementing new technologies; performing post-project evaluations of safety countermeasures; and presenting/publishing research findings. This position will be responsible for developing and updating traffic engineering policies, procedures, and guidelines widely used in Maryland. This position will coordinate efforts to update and implement the statewide Speed Management Action Plan. This position will also respond to inquiries raised by internal customers in MDOT and external customers including local government, elected officials, and residents. The position may represent SHA on various federal and state traffic engineer conferences and workshops.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide.

"State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX Awards for the fifth consecutive year."

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in professional engineering.

Selective Qualifications: Two and a half (2 ½) years of the required experience must have involved transportation research and/or traffic analysis of highway planning and design projects.

*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 (i.e., knowledge, skill, or abilities).

Preferred Qualification:

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Master’s degree in civil engineering and/or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

• Knowledge of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the Highway Safety Manual, and other federal or state transportation engineering policies, standards, guidelines, or practices

• Knowledge of various traffic engineering software

• Experience in transportation engineering research and in various transportation engineering/crash analysis addressing or recommending transportation operation and/or safety concerns

• Effective oral and written communication skills and good customer service skills

Notes:

1. Additional work experience in professional engineering, or in technical engineering at the journey level or above, may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.

2. Possession of a master’s degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the non-supervisory experience.

3. Persons currently registered as Professional Engineers in the state of Maryland, or in a state with comparable requirements, are considered to have met the education requirements.

Licenses & Certifications

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.

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. 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.

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.

The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a c overed bargaining unit.

Please Note: 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.

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/ ).

Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:

410-545-5554

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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: 04/26/2024

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 bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have five (5) years of experience in professional engineering?

• Yes

• No

  03

  If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.

  04

  Do you have two and a half (2 ½) years of experience in transportation research and/or traffic analysis of highway planning and design projects?

• Yes

• No

  05

  If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.

  06

  Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland?

• Yes

• No

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