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HR Specialist (Administrative Officer I)

Maryland Department of Transportation
Anne Arundel County, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 9 Jul 2026
💰 $87,867/yr($55,710/yr$87,867/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 2711-SHA-85-08-SS-07/26

Department: State Highway Administration

Job classification: ADMIN OFFICER I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Human Resources, Customer Service, Office and Administrative Support

Summary

(Temporary)

State Highway Administration

HR Specialist (Administrative Officer I)

 Grade 13 (2711) SP# 26-85-08


 YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

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This is a temporary position. Temporary positions offer some paid leave and may offer partially subsidized state health benefits.


The State Highway Administration's (SHA) District 5 (Anne Arundel County) is currently recruiting for a HR Specialist (Administrative Officer I) position. This position is open to anyone who meets the minimum and selective qualifications listed below.

This announcement may also be used for future vacancies throughout the State of Maryland for SHA


 If you indicate veteran status on your application, you must submit your DD-214 along with the completed DTS-1 (application).


Nature of WorkThis position provides administrative and professional assistance to the Assistant Administrative Section Chief, Administrative Section Chief, Administrative Assistant, and other team members in the District 5 Administrative section (Human Resources, Training and Performance Excellence sections. The incumbent is responsible for applying a variety of personnel policies and procedures to accomplish their daily work and managing the employee record and filing systems. Assist hiring managers with preparing selection plans for District and shop vacancies. Obtain required signatures from District Engineer and Equal Opportunity Officer and forward selection plant to recruitment and Examination Section for approval. Print TSHRS and DBAM job announcements, post on District bulletin board, place copy of announcement in appropriate file and forward announcement to District 5 employees via e-mail. Review and contact candidates on eligible list using various systems. Work with panels on setting interview dates, set up interview times. Set up PPP appointments and manage background investigation paperwork and pre/post-employment documentation. Receive interview summary from hiring manager, review for error/omissions, obtain required signatures and submit to R&E for review and approval and submit cleared eligible list. Notify hiring manager when an offer can be made and provide pertinent offer information to include salary, potential start date and any script that must be used to make an offer. This position will also assist with open enrollment and helping staff log into Workday and OSCTS. This position will also serve as the timekeeper for the district office and the backup for shop timekeeping duties.



MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits hereMDOT Benefits Guide

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“The State Highway Administration (SHA) has been named a Training magazine Training Awards winner for the seventh consecutive year."

Examples of duties

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
 
Experience: One (1) year

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Company

Maryland Department of Transportation

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