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Maryland Transportation Authority Planning Project Manager (Transportation Engineering Manager I) in Baltimore, Maryland
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 persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.
The MDTA owns, operates, and maintains{tabindex="0"}{tabindex="0"}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 incumbent will work in the Office of Engineering and Construction (OEC), Division of Planning and Program Development (DPPD) as a Planning Project Manager. The Planning Project Manager will be a part of the management team for the planning of projects related to the transportation facilities owned, managed, and operated by the MDTA. The main responsibility of this management level position is managing major projects through the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Maryland Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) processes to include engineering and environmental technical analysis, public involvement, and documentation efforts related to the development of plans for the future use and improvement of MDTA facilities. The position is also responsible for representing MDTA in partnering with the State Highway Administration (SHA) on proposed new toll projects, including public-private partnerships with the private sector. Additional duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Leading the overall operation and review of data, research analysis and concept development including preparation and/or review of feasibility studies;
Completing environmental documentation and permitting efforts directly affecting the ability to advance projects, which could have a significant regional influence on traffic or a significant impact on the natural or built environment;
Managing consultant contract tasks to include developing, reviewing, analyzing, and approving consultant scopes of services and invoices;
Preparing written correspondence and press releases regarding planning studies and projects. Responding to written and verbal inquiries and complaints; and
Planning, attending, and participating in public meetings as the lead representative for the MDTA.
This position will be supervised by the Planning and Community Relations Manager or other higher-level official. Work is performed primarily in an office setting and occasional field visits to project sites.
The current vacancy is in Baltimore, Maryland.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.