Senior Learning and Organizational Development Specialist; Administrator V

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)

If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

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!

The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary’s Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking a Senior Learning and Organizational Development Specialist (Administrator V). This is an advanced level within the Organizational Development & Training function of the Office of Human Resources. This position serves as a senior internal consultant with enterprise-level responsibilities including MDOT-wide program leadership, learning and organizational development subject matter expertise, cross organizational influence and coordination.

The incumbent partners with TSO leaders, MDOT modal administrations, human resources partners, and other stakeholders assessing organizational and workforce needs, and design, implementing and evaluating solutions that strengthen leadership effectiveness, workforce capability, team performance, employee experience, and organizational readiness for change.

• Leading MDOT-wide organizational development from scoping through implementation and evaluation.
• Conducting organizational, team, and performance assessments.
• Synthesizing qualitative and quantitative formation and recommending practical interventions aligned to business needs.
• Partnering with TSO and Modal leaders for organizational effectiveness needs.
• Designing and facilitating workshops, leadership/team sessions, and problem solving engagements.
• Developing and supporting change readiness for process, policy, and technology changes.
• Integrating applied practices into leadership solutions.
• Improving transferring to the workplace with follow up activities.
• Supporting mentoring, coaching, and critical function development.

This vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Human Resources, which is located in Hanover, MD (Anne Arundel County).

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on‑site work hours.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here:

MDOT Benefits

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Six (6) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Three (3) years of this experience must include designing, implementing, and evaluating enterprise-wide learning and organizational development initiatives.

• Master’s Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resources, Instructional Design or other related field.
• Experience with instructional design theories, adult learning and distance learning methods, and change management techniques.
• Experience in leadership development program design, delivery and measurement a plus
• Experience using Cornerstone or a similar Learning Management System.
• Experience using InDesign, Capivate, Storyline, GoAnimate, Camtasia, or other instructional design/learning software.