Manager of Rail Training (Administrator IV)

The Manager of Rail Training is responsible for managing, directing, monitoring, and reporting on all training and development initiatives for MTA Metro Maintenance, Light Rail Maintenance, Metro Transportation, Light Rail Transportation, Rail Facilities Maintenance, and Light Rail and Metro Operations Control Center training including Controller training. This role includes leading a team of Certified Professional Transportation Instructors and an Administrative Assistant and may occasionally involve conducting training sessions directly.

The Manager ensures accurate and timely reporting of all training activities through the MTA-wide Learning Management System (LMS), maintaining up-to-date records for all Rail employees. Monthly reports are prepared to track progress, compliance, and effectiveness across the Rail divisions.

Responsibilities also include generating requisitions (PUR-1s), writing statements of work, and preparing requisition and sole-source justifications to support the procurement of training resources and services. The Manager guides the development and continuous improvement of instructional materials-including syllabi, lesson plans, training manuals, PowerPoints, tests, and evaluations-using the ADDIE model. They also ensure proper implementation of the four levels of training evaluation from the Kirkpatrick model.

This position supervises Rail Operations Instructors (assigned to both Metro and Light Rail) and is responsible for scheduling efficiency ride checks, approving leave, and conducting annual performance appraisals. The Manager plans professional development for instructional staff through targeted training opportunities such as leadership courses, computer skills training, and instructor certifications. Staff meetings are conducted regularly to support team cohesion and quality instruction.

In alignment with MTA's mission, vision, and strategic goals, the Manager develops long-term learning strategies and ensures instructional environments at Metro and Light Rail facilities are clean, organized, and equipped with appropriate audio-visual equipment, computers, and training materials.

Safety Responsibilities

Managers play a vital role in fostering a positive safety culture by establishing safety practices and procedures within their departments. They must attend safety meetings, enforce safety policies and PPE requirements, and ensure employees are trained to perform duties safely. Managers are responsible for promptly reporting hazards, unsafe acts, injuries, or accidents to the Office of Safety and conducting safety risk assessments or job hazard analyses as needed. Any failure to follow safety protocols may result in disciplinary action.

Location & Reporting

This position is based in Baltimore City, MD. Occasional travel and telecommuting may be required depending on departmental needs. The Manager of Rail Training 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.

TO APPLY
You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) 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.

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.

NOTE:
If you submit your application online you must attach your complete driving record, or your application will not be considered for this position. Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing.

Applications must be completed and submitted online by registering athttps://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website.

For general questions, please contact the Office of Recruitment and Examinations at (410) 767-3860.

Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/.

The incumbent in this position may be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in 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.

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Issue Date: 05/28/2025