TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN II

Salary

$42,056.00 - $66,759.00 Annually

Location

Anne Arundel County

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

8447-SHA-73-14-SP-03/25

Department

State Highway Administration

Opening Date

03/05/2025

Closing Date

3/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

(OPEN RECRUITMENT)

State Highway Administration

Office of Materials Technology - Anne Arundel County

Grade 10 (8447) SP# 25-73-14

Transportation Engineering Technician II

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

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

The State Highway Administration’s (SHA) Office of Materials Technology is currently recruiting for a Transportation Engineering Technician II in Anne Arundel County. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below by the closing date. 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 recruitment conducted for this job classification.

Nature of Work: This position is responsible for operating specialized testing vehicles with and without trailer, and up to 26,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and perform roadway testing on SHA network roadways in accordance with American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards. This includes, but is not limited to, surface friction testing using the Locked Wheel Skid Trailer and Automatic Road Analyzer (ARAN) automated data collection system vehicles. This position is supervised by the Pavement Testing Team Leader but receives daily work guidance in the field from the ARAN or the Friction Crew Chief to assist in roadway testing data collection. This position is responsible for operating and performing routine and periodical safety and operational checks on testing vehicles and related equipment. This position is also responsible for performing testing duties in the absence of the crew chief.

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

"The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named Training Magazine’s Training APEX Awards for the sixth consecutive year."

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: One (I) year of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning.

Preferred Qualification:

Ability to operate a vehicle or equipment with a trailer attached.

Notes:

1. Applicants may substitute education in a civil engineering curriculum at an accredited college or university at the rate of 30 semester credit hours for the year of the required experience.

2. Applicants who possess an Associates Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or Surveying or Surveying Technology from an accredited community college, college or university are considered to have met the experience requirement.

Licenses & Certifications

Candidate must possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland

Additional Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must be able to routinely travel statewide which requires overnight stays up to 2 weeks duration at a time throughout the data collection season.

TO APPLY: All applicants must submit an application online at http://www.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 may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Please Note: 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. SHA is committed to complying with the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.

Issue Date: 03/05/2025

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

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Do you possess a standard high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Do you have one (1) years of experience in technical engineering related work in the areas of design, traffic, construction, materials testing, engineering surveys, maintenance, or planning?

• Yes

• No

  03

  If you answered YES to the previous question, please provide detailed work experience that you have. Also, include the name of employer, job title, dates of employment, and hours worked per week. This information must also be reflected in your application. If you DO NOT possess experience in this area, type "N/A" in the box below. Please do not list "see resume" or copy and paste information provided in the application.

  04

  Do you possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the state of Maryland? If so, please ensure your driver's license information is in your application.

• Yes

• No

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