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Description
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OPEN RECRUITMENT Executive Service Position (This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)
If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver's license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland's toll roads, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).
MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission-connecting our customers to life's opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary's Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking to hire a visionary human resources professional with strong leadership skills to serve as our next
Organizational Development and Training Manager
(DOT Executive IV). As the Organizational Development and Training Manager and a key member of our team, you will work closely with all levels of the Transportation Secretary's Office (TSO) and the Modal Administrations to develop and implement programs and practices that build our professionals' skills to build effective teams across MDOT. This managerial-level role enables organizational performance and effectiveness by developing and implementing strategies and programs to drive a culture of continuous professional development and improvement.
In this dynamic role, you will:
- Oversee and implement programs for professional development that will include a competency-based approach to all aspects of talent and performance management
- Conduct continuous reviews and acquire program feedback, identify trends and prepare analyses, and identify organization development tools and resources for program modification and improvement
- Develop a multi-year strategic plan with emphasis on the first year, foundational initiatives, activities and achievements, policies and procedures, communication, approaches, and methodologies tailored specifically for MDOT's human resources, business processes, and operating environments.
- Develop strategic alliances with Universities and Colleges and human resources contractors and consultants specializing in training and development programs, tools, and resources
- Develop, propose, and manage a budget for Organization Development and Training
The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Human Resources, which is located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County).
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here:
MDOT Benefits
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Qualifications
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Organization Development, Psychology, or a related discipline. Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible human resources leadership experience in leading and administering programs in training and development, workforce development, needs assessments, facilitating virtual and instructor-led classroom training, and evaluating program outcomes. Two (2) years of the six years of experience should 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. The ideal candidate will possess:
- Knowledge of curriculum build, training design, and measurement of training objectives
- Prior experience designing, delivering, and measuring leadership training for managers
- Strong knowledge of training principles, methodologies, and adult learning theories
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills
- A high degree of personal and professional ethics
- An energetic, creative, and solution-oriented mindset
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 for which you are applying.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position
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Licenses & Certifications
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None.
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Additional Information
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TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted. Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on 5/15/2026. Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B 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.
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
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or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (
https://www.wes.org/
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The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT 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.
Issued Date: 5/1/2026
The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described in detail in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.
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Maryland Department of Transportation
$104,519.00 - $162,800.00 Annually
dental insurance, long term disability
May 02, 2026