Minority/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Coordinator

　　Salary

　　$57,095.00 - $91,742.00 Annually

　　Location

　　Anne Arundel County

　　Job Type

　　Full Time

　　Job Number

　　2586-SHA-72-02-BD-1/24

　　Department

　　State Highway Administration

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/9/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Description

　　Open Recruitment

　　State Highway Administration

　　Minority/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Coordinator (Administrator I)

　　Grade 16 (2586) SP#24-72-02

　　YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

　　http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmdTHE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

　　The State Highway Administration (SHA) Office of Construction (OOC) is currently recruiting for a Minority/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(M/DBE) Coordinator (Administrator I) 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:

　　The candidate assists the OOC Minority/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise(M/DBE) Administrator charged with direct management and oversight of the Disadvantaged/Minority Business Enterprise programs for all SHA contracts (including goal setting, Schedule of Participation (SOP) approval and correspondence). This work is performed in accordance with US Department of Transportation (Federal Highway Administration guidelines and specifications), Maryland Department of Transportation (State Highway Administration guidelines and specifications), and state procurement regulations (COMAR). The incumbent will assist the M/DBE Administrator with the establishment of M/DBE goals for all SHA contracts prior to advertisement for bid. This process requires a thorough review of each construction and maintenance contract's Engineer’s Estimate to determine sub-contractible work opportunities that could be assigned to MDOT Certified M/DBE firms.

　　On bid opening days, the incumbent reviews bids to ensure compliance with the advertised M/DBE goal and other contractual requirements. Additionally, the incumbent will assist the OOC M/DBE Administrator with the review, analysis, and approval of contractor's SOP submittals for all SHA construction and maintenance contracts to ensure compliance with SHA's contract documents and specifications and state and federal Regulations (COMAR & 49CFR23).

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

　　“The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training APEX Awards winner for the fifth consecutive year."

　　Qualifications

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

　　Experience: Four (4) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

　　Selective Qualifications: Two (2) years of experience must have involved responsibility for monitoring compliance with an M/DBE related program regulated by State or Federal Laws.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　The ideal candidate will possess the following:

　　Experience and understanding of construction practices, project management techniques, and OOC/CID operations and procedures/practices of construction inspection including construction contracting techniques (i.e. bidding procedures, construction contract scheduling, and procurement review group procedures, etc.)

　　Ability to interpret SHA’s contract documents and specifications, state and federal regulations (e.g. COMAR, 49CFR23 and 49CFR26)

　　Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills, and detail oriented

　　Ability to utilize Access Database, DocuSign, OneDrive, Excel, and Microsoft Word

　　Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

　　Experience: Four (4) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

　　Selective Qualifications: Two (2) years of experience must have involved monitoring compliance with an M/DBE related program regulated by state or federal laws.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　The ideal candidate will possess the following:

　　Experience and understanding of construction practices, project management techniques, and OOC/CID operations and procedures/practices of construction inspection including construction contracting techniques (i.e. bidding procedures, construction contract scheduling, and procurement review group procedures, etc.)

　　Ability to interpret SHA’s contract documents and specifications, state and federal regulations (e.g. COMAR, 49CFR23 and 49CFR26)

　　Excellent organizational and recordkeeping skills, and detail oriented

　　Ability to utilize Access Database, DocuSign, OneDrive, Excel, and Microsoft Word

　　Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)

　　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.

　　Candidates may substitute the possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university 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.

　　Licenses & Certifications

　　Candidates 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.

　　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, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties.

　　Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.

　　If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Administration at the number(s) listed below: 410-545-5554

　　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.

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

　　Please 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. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

　　Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554.

　　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/ ).

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

　　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: 1/19/2024

　　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.

　　01

　　Do you have a high school diploma or a high school equivalency certificate?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Do you possess at least four (4) years of experience performing administrative or professional work?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of the 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. Please do not list" see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.

　　04

　　Do you possess two (2) years of experience in being responsible for monitoring compliance with a M/DBE related program regulated by state or federal laws?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　If you answered YES to the previous question, please list the experience that you possess. Also, include the name of the 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. 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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