Capital Fund Program Manager (Transportation Engineering Manager I)

(Open Recruitment) State Highway Administration Repost - Capital Fund Program Manager (Transportation Engineering Manager I) Grade 20 (0515) SP# 26-52-06 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION The State Highway Administration's (SHA) Office of Traffic and Safety (Anne Arundel County) is currently recruiting for a Capital Fund Program Manager (Transportation Engineering Manager I) position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies in this classification. Nature of Work The position serves as the Capital Programs Coordinator and Team Leader for the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), Office of Traffic and Safety (OOTS), Contracts and Finance Division. It manages and directs the planning, programming, fiscal oversight, and engineering coordination of OOTS‑administered statewide capital transportation safety programs. The role functions as the engineering and fiscal program manager and fund steward for Fund 85 and other designated capital funds supporting traffic safety and operational improvements statewide. Responsibilities include developing capital programs, establishing funding strategies, allocating and reallocating resources, monitoring expenditures, ensuring compliance with federal and state requirements, and advising executive leadership on program priorities and performance. The position works directly with the OOTS Director, Deputy Directors, Division Chiefs, SHA District Engineers, Office of Finance, and SHA senior leadership to ensure that the annual and six‑year funding allocations within the Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) are adequately programmed, managed, and aligned with statewide transportation safety objectives. This role provides managerial and technical oversight of engineering, administrative, and consultant staff; develops policies, procedures, and internal controls; and exercises independent authority and professional judgment in complex engineering, fiscal, and programmatic decisions that have significant statewide safety, funding, and compliance impacts.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university. Seven (7) years of experience in professional engineering. Three (3) years of the experience in managing or coordinating capital transportation programs and overseeing budget development, budgets, and/or funding allocation. Selective qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill or ability). Preferred Qualifications Experience managing capital transportation programs, including planning, programming, and budget oversight. Experience managing large budgets, funding allocations, or capital funds (preferably $10 million or greater). Experience working with federal and state funding requirements, including compliance and eligibility determinations. Experience developing funding strategies, fiscal forecasts, or financial reconciliation for capital programs. Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including executive leadership, district offices, and finance units. Experience supervising professional, engineering, or administrative staff. Experience developing policies, procedures, or standard operating procedures (SOPs). Experience presenting technical or financial information to executive leadership. Experience using financial management or project tracking systems. Notes 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. Possession of a master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of the non‑supervisory experience. 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. Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland. Special Requirements Employee must be able to travel statewide to attend activities as needed (infrequent). Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland. Benefits MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide. Equal Opportunity Employer SHA is 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. Other Information Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. 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 or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation. The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit. Note: The 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maryland-Department-of-Transportatio