Classification And Compensation Manager (Administrator Vi)

The Maryland Transportation Authority (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: The Classification and Compensation Manager directs and manages the Classification and Compensation Unit (CCU) programs and activities of the MDTA and is located in the Office of Human Resources and Workforce Development (OHRAWD). This position is responsible for evaluating and addressing the MDTA's Classification and Compensation requirements; providing recommendations and solutions to management regarding various Classification and Compensation issues; and independently managing, administering, researching, and coordinating the implementation of laws, rules, regulations, and policies to assure the proper Classification and allocation of compensation levels to the approximately 1,700 MDTA statewide positions across labor, clerical, administrative, technical, professional and law enforcement fields.
This position acts as a senior member of the MDTA's central human resources team and works on integrated HR projects and initiatives. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Trains and supervises Class and Comp Unit staff in the interpretation and consistent application of the job evaluation standards and MDOT policies, procedures, rules and guidelines;
• Acts as primary technical resource and subject matter expert in Classification and Compensation programs, initiatives, and activities;
• Manages, researches, and coordinates the implementation of laws, rules, regulations, and policies governing the administration of the MDTA's Classification and Compensation program;
• Assists the OHRAWD Director and Deputy Director in the development and administration of classification procedures, standards, methodologies, and related policies, systems, and operations;
• Oversees the completion of complex, large-scale job analysis and market salary surveys to assess the MDTA's competitiveness to other public agencies and the private sector;
• Evaluate proposals for reorganizations and recommend solutions for organizational effectiveness;
• Collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams to address a wide range of employment and HR topics aimed at enhancing the employee experience and meeting organizational goals, and;
• Represents the Agency in grievance hearings, Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) cases, and labor union meetings, when applicable.

This position will report directly to the Deputy Director, Office of Human Resources and Workforce Development. The current vacancy is located in Baltimore, MD. Hybrid telework schedules may be available for this position.
MDTA employees are offered a generous benefits package including a minimum of 11 paid holidays, a minimum of 27* days of leave annually (personal, vacation, and sick), access to the State Pension System, deferred compensation plans, excellent health, dental, and vision plans, and more! *May be prorated based on start date.PREFERRED 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 experience must be in the professional human resources area of Classification and Compensation, including job evaluation and salary administration.
The ideal candidate will possess:

• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or CCP or similar certification
• Possess excellent written and oral presentation skills
• Possess stellar attention to detail and have an analytical mind
• Have a keen ability to research, interpret and explain a large amount of information in a clear, concise and professional manner to executive leadership
• Experience representing and/or testifying on behalf of an employer in administrative, legal, or other similar proceedings.

Your placement on an eligible list 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 (1) 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.APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online 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, including possible drug testing. Selected candidate(s) may be subject to background and reference checks.
The incumbent in this position is not a member of a covered bargaining unit.

For education obtained outside the U.S., at the time of application, you are required to provide proof of the equivalent American 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/). This must be submitted as an attachment with the application for the position in which you are applying.
The Maryland Transportation Authority is not sponsoring new employees in the application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa currently 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.
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 in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.
Issue Date: 12/7/2023 Employment Type: Full Time