Learning & Development Specialist (Administrator II)

*Open To All Qualified Candidates*

This is a position-specific recruitment and is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below.  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 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 Learning and Development Specialist is located in the in the Office of Human Resources and Workforce Development and is responsible for creating and facilitating training programs which help to achieve organizational goals, enhance workforce effectiveness, and foster employee professional growth. Programs may include, but not be limited to leadership development, new employee orientation, mentoring, and technical/knowledge-based training.

 Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and design comprehensive workforce development training programs to align with organizational goals and objectives;
• Design, implement, and expand eLearning courses, interactive training materials, facilitator guides, workshops, lunch-and-learn sessions, ‘How To’ training guides;
• Work with leadership to develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction;
• Conduct thorough needs assessments to identify skill gaps and training requirements within the organization;
• Apply instructional design principles to create effective and interactive training materials, including curriculum, facilitator guides, participant handouts, multimedia assets, and assessments; and
• Full cycle project management, including setting timelines and key milestones, coordinating resources and logistics, and ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.

This position will report directly to the Workforce and Organizational Development Manager.  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.

**This statement contains a SELECTIVE QUALIFICATION, which is more focused in scope than the Minimum Qualifications for this classification.  Selective Qualifications are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities).  No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification.

The ideal candidate may possess the following:

• Exceptional skill and comfort in delivering presentations to a large, diverse audience.  
• Proficiency using Articulate 360 or a comparable Instructional System Design (ISD) tool.
• Training certification such as Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD), Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), Training & Facilitation Certificate, or Instructional Design Certification.
• Experience conducting in-person and virtual presentations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adult learning methodologies, distance learning, organizational development techniques, and the use of organizational design tools.

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.

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.  Applicants must list the license number and date of expiration on the application. 

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.   

All applications must be received by 2/13/2025. 

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 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 of 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 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.  

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.

Salary : $64,984 - $104,954