Organizational Development Officer (Administrator II)

Career Service

This is a position specific recruitment. The resulting list of eligible candidates will be used to fill this Maryland Port Administration (MPA) position/function only. All interested persons will need to re-apply for any future recruitment conducted in this classification.

This position is located at the World Trade Center in Baltimore City.

General Role Description:

MPA is seeking a motivated, positive, and driven organization development/adult learning professional to join the Office of Human Resources. The primary responsibility of this position is to support Organizational Development (OD) strategies and priorities, including the development of OD programs and training, facilitation of trainings, coordination of OD-related programs, and administration of OD-related software and tools.

• Partners with Subject Matter Experts and assists in developing training, activities, and events for the purpose of building knowledge, skillsets, and team morale.
• Utilizes the data and strategy developed from needs analysis/other sources to develop training and tools to meet the identified needs of the MPA.
• Acts as an LMS administrator (Cornerstone) for the purpose of keeping complete training records and expanding the accessibility of learning.
• Develops e-Learnings utilizing specialized software (such as Articulate 360).
• Facilitates and develops OD related projects as necessary, such as career mapping, annual awards programs, etc.
• Acts as primary facilitator for trainings as necessary. Responsible for delivering material in a clear, engaging, and organized manner.

• Continued training and development is provided by the MPA.
• Tuition reimbursement and No Cost No Debt Program for education is available per TSHRS policy and MPA directives and procedures.
• A selection of high-quality boots is provided with no out-of-pocket cost from the employee and continue to be covered for replacement once per year (the employee may choose to pay for boots outside the covered options).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in administrative staff or professional work.

Selective Qualification: Two (2) years of the required experience must have involved delivering employee curriculum through instructor-led and blended formats to include experience delivering stand-up presentations that observe adult learning principles and/or delivering hands on training in a group setting.

*Selective Qualification recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skill, or ability). No substitution is allowed for a selective qualification.*

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

1. Employees in this classification are assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. All applicants MUST list their driver's license number and expiration date on the application.

2. Employees in this classification will be required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to gain unescorted access to Maryland Port Administration facilities.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Please apply on-line 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 5/14/2026.

Notes:
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 may choose to be a member of a collective 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(https://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 MPA 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. MPA 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 aides and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. MR Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TYY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

ISSUE DATE: 4/30/26