[Hiring] Section Manager @Maryland Department of Transportation

Role Description

This position is responsible for overseeing the license, certification, or approval of driving schools, driver education schools, and remedial program providers. It also assists in the development and approval of driver educational, remedial program curriculums, and professional development program requests.

• Managing regulatory compliance for all driver educational programs including:
  • Certified driver education program
  • Driver improvement program
  • 3-hour roadway safety driving education program
  • Programs approved for use by licensed driving schools
• Overseeing the licensing and certification of driving schools' instructors, including all necessary approvals of offices, training sites, and personnel.
• Assisting in developing policies, procedures, legislation, and regulations.
• Collaborating with employees to ensure regulatory compliance and take appropriate action to enforce sanctions in cases of noncompliance.
• Attend hearings as required.
• Conducting training classes for internal employees or providers outside the Administration.
• Managing the closing of driver schools, driver education schools, or remedial program providers whose license/certification has expired, suspended, revoked, or cancelled.
• Reviewing applications and supportive documentation to include driving records, CJIS reports, and making decisions on qualification/disqualification for licensure or certification based on that information.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Five (5) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
• Three (3) years of the required experience must have included licensing of businesses, auditing of business documentation, and managing regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Experience in adult education, training, and development.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance and quality assurance.
• Ability to assess educational curriculum.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Analytical and critical thinking skills.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Generous and competitive benefits package.

Additional Information

• Submit a DTS-1 application online at: MDOT Careers . The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience.
• Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.
• Applications submitted online must be received by 11:59 PM if a closing date is noted.
• Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education.
• The MVA 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.
• The MVA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on various factors.
• The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit.
• The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy.
• The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks.