Transportation Coordinator

Maryland Transit Administration Transportation Office Coordinator (TE) (1755)

This is a temporary employment (TE) opportunity, one-year employment. 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. MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team! The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is currently seeking qualified candidate for the position of Transportation Office Coordinator (TE). This position provides clerical and administrative support to the Metro Transportation Division supporting the daily operations of the office by coordinating calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing routine correspondence, maintaining files and records, processing office access requests, distributing mail, ordering office and mailroom supplies, and providing general administrative support to Transportation management and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates calendars for Transportation management by scheduling meetings, managing appointments, resolving scheduling conflicts, preparing meeting invitations, and maintaining accurate calendars to support daily operations.
• Prepares, formats, proofreads, and distributes routine correspondence, reports, meeting agendas, memorandums, spreadsheets, and other administrative documents using standard office software and established departmental procedures.
• Maintains electronic and paper filing systems by organizing, updating, retrieving, and retaining records and documents to ensure accurate recordkeeping and efficient access to information.
• Coordinates office administrative activities by processing office access requests, assisting with employee onboarding logistics, maintaining administrative records, and supporting day-to-day office operations.
• Receives, sorts, distributes, and prepares incoming and outgoing mail, packages, and deliveries while maintaining mailroom supplies and ensuring timely distribution of correspondence.
• Orders, receives, inventories, and maintains office and mailroom supplies by monitoring stock levels, preparing supply requests, and ensuring materials are available to support office operations.
• Serves as the primary administrative point of contact by answering telephone calls, greeting visitors, responding to routine inquiries, and directing requests to the appropriate personnel.
• Provides general clerical and administrative support, including copying, scanning, filing, maintaining office records, and assisting management with special administrative project as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate (GED).

Experience: Two years of experience performing administrative, clerical, office support, or customer service duties in an office environment.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience scheduling meetings and maintaining calendars.
• Experience preparing correspondence, reports, or other office documents.
• Experience maintaining electronic and paper filing systems.
• Experience answering phones, greeting visitors, and responding to inquiries.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• Experience ordering office supplies and supporting day-to-day office operations.

Licenses & Certifications

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

Additional Information

Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety and supervision.

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) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, 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.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. Note: Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website. Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 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 H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer. TTY call 711 TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 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.