Real Estate Services Program Manager (Administrator VI)

OPEN to All Qualified Applicants

EXECUTIVE SERVICE

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.) This is a position-specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) position/function only. All interested people will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and – most importantly – our employees to achieve these goals. Nature of Work The Real Estate Program Manager oversees and manages complex real estate and right-of-way activities in support of transportation infrastructure projects and organizational property management objectives. This position is responsible for administering real estate programs, coordinating property acquisitions and negotiations, managing leases and contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing leadership for real estate operations, project delivery, and stakeholder coordination. Managing right-of-way acquisition, property management, lease administration, and real estate negotiations. Negotiating easements, land purchases, permits, airspace leases, and settlement agreements. Researching and analyzing land titles, deeds, plats, and property ownership records. Coordinating appraisal, title, demolition, and consultant services related to real estate projects. Preparing and reviewing real estate agreements, contracts, permits, licenses, and related legal documents. Managing surplus property inventory, airspace rental programs, and resource-sharing agreements. Supporting GIS/right-of-way integration and property mapping initiatives. Developing and implementing policies, procedures, and records retention practices for real estate services. Coordinating with engineers, surveyors, attorneys, government agencies, consultants, and other stakeholders. Conducting internal audits and ensuring compliance with State, Federal, and local regulations. Providing guidance, training, and technical assistance to staff and external partners. Managing project schedules, deliverables, meetings, and communications related to real estate activities. This position will report directly to the Deputy Director of Planning and Program Development. The current vacancy is located in Baltimore County, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position. MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including: a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27 days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! (May be prorated based upon start date.)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Two (2) years of this experience must have included supervising employees. Three (3) years of this experience must have involved real property acquisition and disposal, right-of-way activities, lease administration, property management, and/or real estate contract management. 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 (1) position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position. Notes Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application. Application Process Please apply online at RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment. All applications must be received by 06/15/26. Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks. The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit. The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees under 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. We are an equal opportunity employer. MDTA 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. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Issue Date: 05/29/26 #J-18808-Ljbffr Maryland Department of Transportation