Lead Talent Management Specialist (Administrator IV) at Maryland Department of Transportation

OPEN RECRUITMENT

Job Specific 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 is seeking dynamic and innovative candidates for the position of LeadTalent Management Specialist (Administrator IV).  The Lead Talent Management Specialist is responsible for developing and fostering a MDOT wide culture of continuous professional development and improvement. This role collaborates closely with TSO and Modal Administrations to implement programs that enhance employee knowledge, skills, and competencies, supporting career growth and organizational objectives.

This role will support Talent Management and build key initiatives, including developing training and course curriculums on leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and technical skills. The Lead Talent Management Specialist will assess needs, design, and facilitate comprehensive programs that address identified gaps to improve employee performance and enable colleagues to develop and grow meaningful careers while supporting organizational goals and objectives.

This position reports to the Talent Development Manager within the Office of Human Resources.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

·       Identify skill or knowledge gaps among employees and develop and deliver training content accordingly.

·       Apply adult learning theory to select appropriate training media and methodologies based on audience learning styles, course content, and desired outcomes.

·       Create, facilitate, and maintain course content, manuals, or other training materials in line with company branding standards, periodically reviewing testing material and staying updated on organizational development and training trends.

·       Design and produce engaging, interactive learning materials in various formats (print, graphics, audio, video, animation, multimedia) to accommodate different learning styles within the MDOT workforce and initiatives.

·       Identify, evaluate, and assign integrated computer-based human resources provider programs (e.g., Cornerstone On Demand, LMS) to offer web-based, online courses.

·       Assess the impact of training programs and knowledge retention.

·       Coordinate guest trainers or subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed.

·       Collaborate effectively with colleagues, stakeholders, and partners throughout MDOT, while also working independently to meet deadlines and achieve goals.

·       Perform other duties as assigned.

The current vacancy exists at the MDOT TSO in the Office of Human Resources located in Hanover, MD (Anne Arundel County).

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience: Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Three (3) years of this experience must include developing and implementing programs in organizational and workforce development, including conducting needs assessments, developing instructional design courses and training programs, and evaluating program outcomes.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related field
• Solid foundation for understanding and implementing HR programs from inception to completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Articulate 360, and familiarity with HR software applications such as Cornerstone on Demand and Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Knowledge of web-based training platforms, online course registration systems, and training tracking and reporting tools

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 experiences in your application.  This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer work, 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.  

Notes:     
 
1.  Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2.  Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3.  Candidates may substitute the possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

4.  Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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

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 selected candidate 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: 05/07/2024