Director of Small & Minority Business Policy (DOT Executive V)

OPEN RECRUITMENT

Executive Service

(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; 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 a Director for the Office of Small & Minority Business Policy (OSMBP). The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct day-to-day management and oversight of Maryland's predicate Disparity Studies and analyses for the MBE, DBE, SBE, and ACDBE Programs, as well as the State's Video Lottery, Offshore Wind, and Medical Cannabis Industries. This role is responsible for leading and coordinating the efforts of the Studies management teams, which include the Governor's Office of Small, Women, and Minority Business Affairs (GOSBA), each of MDOT's business units/administrations, Office of Procurement (OOP), Office of the Attorney General (OAG), Office of Diversity Equity (ODE), and any consultants.

In this Dynamic role, duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting with the coordination of the MBE/DBE/ACDBE/SBE Programs at TSO and Modal Administrations.
• Providing leadership and coordination for the Studies' management team, (GOSBA, MDOT modal administrations, OOP, OAG, ODE, and all consultants).
• Monitoring, reviewing, and assessing the quality of all data, reports and other material submitted by the Study consultant.
• Coordinating and monitoring each MDOT administration's compliance with federal and state policy, laws, and regulations, which includes coordinating responses to sensitive and difficult inquiries regarding the small, minority and disadvantaged business programs.
• Preparing the review of briefing packages required for presentations and meetings related to the Studies.
• Representing MDOT at designated meetings and events with elected and appointed officials, government agencies, businesses, community groups and the general public as appropriate.
• Executing the certification application assistance and all other training workshops.
• Overseeing the development of strategic plans, workplans, and monitor implementation of related goals and objectives.

The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Small & Minority Business Policy, which is located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County).

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience: Seven (7) years of experience in project management and outreach. Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in the implementation of state and federal policy requirements for programs related to minority businesses. Four (4) years of this experience should include the supervision of employees.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Ability to effectively communicate in both oral and written forms
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Public sector experience
• MBE/DBE/SBE/ACDBE program related experience

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 in 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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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 1/28/2025.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with a disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us 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 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.

Issue Date: 11/04/2024