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Board of Public Works; BPW Coordinator; Administrator IV Jobs in Bethesda, USA at Maryland Department of Transportation
Position: Board of Public Works (BPW) Coordinator (Administrator IV)
Board of Public Works (BPW) Coordinator (Administrator IV) within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Secretary’s Office (TSO) Office of Procurement.
Location:
Hanover, Maryland (Anne Arundel County). Work schedule may include a hybrid schedule with both telework and required on-site work hours.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating initial BPW review and meetings with modal representatives, BPW liaisons, and MDOT’s Chief Procurement Officer to incorporate comments into the final BPW agenda.
- Acting as the final quality assurance checkpoint to ensure BPW agenda submission deadlines are met and agenda meets submission standards before publication.
- Publishing and distributing the final BPW MDOT agenda to the Governor’s Office, Treasurer’s Office, Comptroller’s Office, BPW Office, press and other appropriate individuals by established deadlines.
- Proposing and making changes to BPW processes and forms when necessary.
- Verifying accuracy and certifications of MBE firms submitted for BPW approvals.
- Providing assistance to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Assisting the Chief Procurement Officer in developing procedures and templates.
- Training parties on procedures, updated and new templates, and advisories.
- Maintaining the Office of Procurement website, including both intranet and internet-based pages.
- Maintaining the SharePoint site supporting BPW coordination activities.
Qualifications
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school graduation or high school equivalency certificate.
- Six (6) years of experience in administrative or professional work.
- One (1) year of experience involving preparing, reviewing, and editing documents for high-level executives, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for development of policies or procedures.
- Excellent verbal, written, and overall communication skills.
- Intermediate proficiency in Word and Excel.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
- Success in establishing collaborative partnerships with local, state, and community representatives.
CORE REQUIREMENTS:
- Six (6) years of administrative or professional work experience.
- At least one (1) year of experience in preparing, reviewing, or editing documents for executives, coordinating general operations, or developing policies or procedures.
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree may substitute for up to four years of experience (one year experience each year of degree) or may reduce required experience accordingly.
- Possession of a master’s degree may substitute one year of experience.
- Military service experience involving staff work related to administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, or coordinating unit operations may substitute for required experience.
Benefits
- Healthcare, dental, long-term disability, and other insurance plans.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Access to MDOT’s training and professional development opportunities.
Application Process
To apply, complete the MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online. Resumes cannot be substituted for the application. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 pm on 3/30/2026. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks. MDOT is not sponsoring new employees for H‑1B visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Equal Opportunity Statement
MDOT is 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.
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Title: Board of Public Works; BPW Coordinator; Administrator IV
Company: Maryland Department of Transportation
Location: Bethesda, USA
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