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Description
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MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION Join the Team That Moves Maryland! Now Hiring: Deputy Director - Light Rail Operations (Administrator VII) (0939) Are you ready to take on a career where your work directly impacts the lives of thousands of Marylanders every day? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving real-time challenges, and feel motivated by meaningful public service? If so, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) wants you on our team. The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking a Deputy Director of Light Rail Operations. The right leader will be responsible for providing overall leadership of Light Rail Operations in formulating and achieving public transportation goals and objectives. The Deputy Light Rail Operations impacts the MTA's organizational success by:
The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent may not be
required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Ensures the Light Rail system follows the safety standards and maintains accountability for all safety performance
measures for the agency and subordinate employees. - Provides overall leadership of Light Rail Operations and responsible for formulating and achieving public
transportation objectives. - Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, priorities, and
budgets for assigned projects, services, and functional area within the Divisions; makes recommendations and
forecasts for future funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies. - Participates in contract negotiations, administration of collective bargaining agreements, grievance investigations
and arbitration proceedings. - Provides support to the division/department and others on matters as directed; serves as staff on a variety of
boards, commissions, and committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence;
attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and developments in
the fields related to light rail operations and maintenance; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures
processes, policies and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability
and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and
regulations. - Provides leadership direction to staff; coordinates and/or provides developmental work plan, trainings, advice, and
counsel for staff; manages employee relations and takes appropriate corrective action manages the workflow and
prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the division and all related staff. - Act as the delegate in the absence of the Director.
- Other duties as assigned.
This vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD
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Qualifications
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Transportation, Administration, Management,
Public Safety or related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in Bus Operations, Rail Operations, Public Safety
and/or related field, to include three (3) years of lead or supervisory experience.
Knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations relating to rail transportation.
Notes:
1. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for
the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.
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Licenses & Certifications
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Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
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Additional Information
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Managers should foster a positive safety culture by leading with integrity and establishing departmental safety practices and procedures for all employees. Managers should attend and participate in safety meetings and adhere to and enforce all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Ensure employees are properly trained and provided with personal protective equipment to conduct their job functions in a safe manner. Report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety. Collaboratively work to mitigate reported hazards in a timely manner. Conduct safety risk assessments and/or job hazard analyses as needed. To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training.
To Apply:
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment.
Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, 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 Units, or the Authority.
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: Applications not completely 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 to include possible drug testing.
It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment.
Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.
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: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/
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Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.
The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit.
The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 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 H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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, or any other protected status.
Issue Date: 12/26/2025
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Maryland Department of Transportation
$97,972.00 - $152,528.00 Annually
dental insurance, long term disability
Dec 26, 2025