Minority Business Enterprise Officer II

OPEN RECRUITMENT

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; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, 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 recruiting for an MBE Officer II for the Office of Minority Business Enterprise (OMBE). The primary purpose of this position is to investigate firms applying for certifications as Minority Business Enterprise/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Airport Concession Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/Small Business Enterprise (MBE/DBE/ACDBE/SBE) in accordance with the eligibility standards set forth by federal and state law. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Reviewing confidential financial information, including corporate and personal tax returns and personal net worth statements, legal documents lease agreements, subcontracts operating agreements, articles of incorporation and related documents.
• Investigating applications for initial MBE/DBE/ACDBE/SBE certification, expansion of services request, annual review filings, and reassessments.
• Advising MBEAC of areas within certification and expansion of service request applications that require further inquiry to determine the MBE/DBE/ACDBE/SBE eligibility of applicants.
• Assisting with special investigations into allegations of MBE/DBE/ACDBE/SBE ineligibility, and/or abuse and fraud against the Minority/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program as requested.

The current vacancy exists in the Minority Business Enterprise Office located at MDOT TSO in Hanover, Maryland (Anne Arundel County).

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience: One (1) year of experience investigating regulated activities to ensure compliance with Federal, State or municipal laws; or overseeing program and business development activities; or coordinating and conducting community outreach activities and events; or monitoring contracts for compliance.

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.

Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees may be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland.

TO APPLY: You must complete a 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 03/07/2025.


Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disability 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 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/).

The incumbent in this position may 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.

Issue Date: 02/21/25

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.