Chief Facility Maintenance Officer

OPEN RECRUITMENT

This is a location specific recruitment. Applicants must be willing to work in Charles County to be considered. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted for this classification.

The MDTA owns, operates, and maintains eight major toll facilities comprised of four bridges, two tunnels, and two turnpikes, across the State of Maryland. For over 50 years, the MDTA has provided Maryland's citizens and visitors with safe, secure, and convenient transportation facilities. We are committed to quality and excellence in customer service, and we rely on our organization's values, traditions and-most importantly-our employees to achieve these goals.

Nature of Work: This is the managerial level of work directing a maintenance program for a major facility or division at the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). The Chief Facility Maintenance Officer (CFMO) assumes authority and responsibility for the facility or division and its operations as assigned by the Facility Administrator in charge. The CFMO is also responsible for implementing the facility maintenance work program and provides technical advice to higher level officials concerning construction, reconstruction, and long-range preventive maintenance programs. The incumbent in this position will oversee facility maintenance supervisors, technicians, and skilled trades workers. Other duties include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing and coordinating daily work schedules, maintenance inspections, prevention and programs;
• Directing the repair work on the facility buildings, roadway and bridge deck;
• Attending meetings concerning facility projects;
• Establishing weather related schedules and reporting facility status information during weather related events;
• Driving maintenance fleet during emergency operations;
• Taking part in the development of the annual budget and monitoring the fiscal budget of maintenance related materials, services and equipment;
• Making authorized purchases using the agency credit card and reconciliation of all transactions; and
• Overseeing safety meetings and maintenance trainings to ensure maintenance is in compliance with the maintenance programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience: Eight years of experience in construction, facilities maintenance or skilled trade work. Four years of this experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.

1. Employees in this class are assigned duties which require the operation of motor vehicles. Employees must possess and maintain a Class C motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application. During the probationary period, the employee may be required to obtain and maintain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), valid in the State of Maryland depending on the type of equipment operated.

2. Employees in this class may be required to satisfy the employing administration's training and certification program requirements to obtain and maintain permanent status in this classification.

1. Applicants may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform and supervise maintenance work on high structures and in cramped quarters in tunnels, underground and in buildings.

2. Employees must be willing and available for duty at such hours, day or night, as may be required in order to maintain continuous and safe operation of a facility. Employees are required to maintain a reliable communication link (telephone or beeper) at their own expense for the purpose of emergency call back requirements.

3. Applicants may be subject to a background check which may impact employment. A history of arrest or conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment.

4. Employees who work with or may be exposed to hazardous materials such as asbestos, lead-based paint or chromium may be required to undergo periodic medical testing, pass hazardous materials training, and have the ability to wear a respirator.

5. Employees in this classification are considered "Essential Employees" and may be required to sign and agree to all policies and procedures relating to "Essential Employee" status.

6. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment drug testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

7. Employees in this classifications are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with the Transportation Code of Maryland Regulations 11.02.11, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply on-line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE ONLINE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. Paper applications (Form DTS-1) will not be accepted for this recruitment.

NOTES:

Please be advised that the State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

The Maryland Transportation Authority 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 H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDTA 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.

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!
Reasonable Accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request.

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Issue Date: 4/28/2025