Board of Public Works (BPW) Coordinator (Administrator IV)

Executive Service

*This position serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority*

Open to all qualified applicants

**Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. MDOT 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 Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is seeking a dynamic, results-driven professional for the position of Board of Public Works (BPW) Coordinator. The BPW is the highest administrative body in the Maryland state government and derives its ultimate authority from the State Constitution. It consists of the Governor, the Comptroller, and the Treasurer, and is responsible for the expenditure of all capital appropriations and the superintendence of nearly all state public works projects.

This position is responsible for preparing detailed information for all MDOT MTA contracts that require reporting to or approval by the Board of Public Works (BPW). The selected incumbent will write BPW Action Agenda Items and collect information to be submitted to the Procurement Agency Activity Report (PAAR) for BPW approval. This person will also serve as MDOT MTA’s Small Business Liaison responsible for the Small Business Reserve (SBR) and the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) programs, including the development of MDOT MTA’s annual Small Business Strategic Plan SBR Procurement Forecast. This position is the lead representative for the Procurement Review Group (PRG) including all aspects of the minority, small, and veteran-owned business contract goals.

Some additional duties include:

Briefing the Director of Procurement on each BPW item compiled for bi-weekly meetings.

Assisting the Deputy Director on BPW-related tasks and special assignments.

Providing training regarding SBR and SBE programs and monitoring the outcomes and achievements of small business designations

Scheduling and hosting Industry Days and Small Business outreach events.

Managing the MDOT MTA Procurement internal and external website.

Analyzing legal documentation and taking the necessary steps to correct deficiencies.

Assisting with oversight of all MDOT MTA contracts.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent verbal, written and overall communication skills; the ability to manage multiple projects and efficiently meet strict deadlines; and demonstrated success in establishing collaborative partnerships with local, state, and community representatives.

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in administrative or professional work. One year of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.

Notes:

1. Additional experience in administrative or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-to-year basis for the required general experience.

3. 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 on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.