Manager of Bus and Mobility Training (Administrator IV)

The Manager of Bus and Mobility Training is responsible for managing, directing, monitoring, and reporting on all training and development initiatives for MTA Bus Transportation, Mobility Transportation, Bus Maintenance, Field Supervision, and Operations Control Center (BOCC) Training. This role includes leading a team of Certified Professional Transportation and Union Instructors and arranging and facilitating training classes as necessary.

The Manager ensures the accuracy of training reporting through the MTA-wide Learning Management System (LMS) database, maintaining up-to-date records for all Bus/Mobility employees. Responsibilities include generating requisitions (PUR-1s), writing statements of work, requisition justifications, and other documents to facilitate the procurement process as needed. Monthly reports on training data are prepared, ensuring compliance and accountability.

In addition, this position supervises Bus/Mobility Instructors and an Administrative Assistant, conducting efficiency ride checks, approving leave, and performing annual performance appraisals. The Manager schedules professional development opportunities for instructors and conducts regular staff meetings. Furthermore, they develop strategic directions for learning that align with MTA's mission, vision, and goals, ensuring classrooms are equipped and organized for each training session.

Safety Responsibilities

Managers play a key role in creating a positive safety culture by setting up safety practices and procedures. They must attend safety meetings, enforce safety rules, and ensure all employees are trained to perform their jobs safely. It is essential to report any hazards, unsafe actions, or accidents immediately to the Office of Safety. Regularly conducting safety risk assessments is vital for a safe work environment. If someone does not follow safety protocols, they may face disciplinary action.

Location & Reporting

The current vacancy is located in Baltimore City, MD. Based on departmental needs, occasional travel and telecommuting may be necessary. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Training.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Experience: Five (5) years of administrative or professional work experience is required, with at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Three (3) years of this experience must include instructor-led training in transportation or maintenance operations. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for two (2) years is required.

You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) employment application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. It is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. 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 within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority.

Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering at

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd.Please make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

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/).

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. TTY call 711. TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service

The Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B 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.

MDOT MTA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MDOT MTA 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 or any other protected status.

Issue Date: 05/28/2025