Board of Public Works (BPW)/Reports Coordinator

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.

TO APPLY
You must complete and submit a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application online by registering at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd.to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. 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 within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Unit, or the Authority.

 NOTE:  Applications not filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy including possible drug testing.

Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/.
  
MTA 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.
  

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in the application for the 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 and Reform Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; the potential employer must assume all sponsorship fees.
  Issue Date 9/21/2022
 
 
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