Assistant District Administrative Manager (Administrator I)

Maryland Department of Transportation•Allegany County, MD

About The Position

The State Highway Administration’s District 6 is recruiting an Assistant District Administrative Manager (Administrator I) to support operations across Allegany, Garrett, and Washington counties. The position manages human resources operations for a district serving approximately 220 permanent, temporary, and consultant employees. The incumbent serves as the district’s primary health benefits and retirement coordinator and manages other leave and benefits programs, employee transactions, and onboarding. The position also assists with the daily operations of the Administrative Section by interpreting and applying personnel policies and procedures and providing administrative guidance to managers and employees. The unit’s functions include payroll, personnel transactions, benefits, leave, and workplace safety, including injury and illness submissions.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Four years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.
Two years of human resources experience in recruitment, benefits, employer-employee relations, and/or classification.
Possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in Maryland.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Manage human resources operations for District 6.
Coordinate health benefits and retirement programs for the district.
Manage leave and other benefits programs, employee transactions, and onboarding.
Assist with daily operations of the Administrative Section.
Interpret and apply personnel policies and procedures.
Provide administrative guidance and assistance to managers and employees on payroll, personnel transactions, benefits, leave, and workplace safety, including injury and illness submissions.