• Job Description

  Req#: 4053754

  Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (Open)

  Legislative Services Specialist (Administrative Officer II)

  Grade 14 (3235) SP#23-10.10-03

  Competitive Contractual
  

  YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION
  http://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd

  *Previous applicants need not reapply. *

  
  

  THE RECONSIDERATION PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS THREE (3) BUSINESS DAYS

  This is a contractual position, which offers some state benefits

  The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration’s (MDOT SHA) Office of Policy and Research (OPR) is currently recruiting for a Legislative Services Specialist (Administrative Officer II) in Baltimore City. 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 recruitments conducted for this job classification.

  Nature of Work:

  There are two main functions of this position: to assist the State Legislative Analyst and assist the Federal Legislative Analyst. The duties are described below:

  
  State Legislation:
  In this role, the position’s primary focus is working in close collaboration with the State Legislative Analyst on assisting with coordinating legislative positions and responses to state legislation with SHA's Senior Management Team (SMT); preparing background material, reviewing position papers; assisting in communication and coordination on SHA responses to bills brought up for discussion on weekly MDOT TSO legislative calls; and providing time sensitive responses to inquiries from the public, state elected officials, MDOT TSO, and various government officials.
  
  Federal Legislation:
  This role assists the Federal Legislative Analyst with technical and analytical policy analysis to provide recommendations to the Director of Policy and Research and Policy and Legislative Services Division Chief, on federal-aid financial funding issues. It is also responsible for assisting with management of the internal coordination of American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) activities, and researching transportation policies, laws, bills and congressional reports. This position assists with preparation of briefing materials, white papers, charts and graphs, drafts letters and presentations, and performs other duties as needed.
  
  

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

  "The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX Awards for the third consecutive year."

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
  
  Experience: Two (2) years of experience in administrative or professional work.
  
  

  Selective Qualification: One (1) year of the required experience must have involved working with public policy development and/or t he legislative processes.

  *A Selective Qualification is more focused in scope than the minimum qualifications for this classification. Selective Qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (i.e., knowledge, skill, or ability).

  Preferred Qualifications:

  The ideal candidate should possess the following:
  

  • Excellent oral/written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  
  
  Notes:
  
  1. Additional experience as defined above may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
  
  2. Additional graduate-level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
  
  3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work that included the regular independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations, or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year-for- year basis for the required education and experience.
  None.TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http:// 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. 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.
  
  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 position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
  

  The state of Maryland offers excellent health and leave benefits, 401k benefits, a pension plan, a free transit program, and advanced education and training opportunities.
  
  The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
  

  Please Note: The Maryland Department of Transportation 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.

  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/ ).

  Applications must be submitted online by the closing date.
  If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment and Examination Division at the number(s) listed below:
  410-545-5554

  Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please call at 410-545-5554 or the Maryland Relay Service at 1-800-735-2258. MDOT SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

  WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  MDOT 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.

  Re-Issue Date: 11/17/23

• About the company

  The Maryland Department of Transportation is an organization comprising five business units and one Authority: Maryland Transportation Authority Maryland Transit Administration Maryland Port Administration State Highway Administration Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Maryland Aviation Administration

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