Manager of Maritime Commercial Management (Comm Mgmt Off V)

Executive Service

**Open to All Qualified Candidates**

• Provide management and direction for the negotiation for and technical development of MPA contracts, leases, letters of understanding, and requests for proposal that provide revenues to the Maryland Dept of Transportation (MDOT) Trust Fund.

• Monitor cargo volume projection reports and plan, direct, deny, or assign space/facilities for Port of Baltimore business on MPA land in order to address identified business deficiencies and inefficiencies as necessary.

• Plan, organize, manage, review, and develop economic plans, strategies, and policies for new/expanded revenue-producing lease and contract activities in order to promote the MPA's strategic plan and mission.

• Provide management and coordination of the MPA's Real Property Acquisition Program (RPAP), including implementing and directing all aspects of the RPAP to promote the expansion of leased space for cargo-handling operations

• Manage and direct the MPA's Payment in Lieu of Taxes Program (PILOT), and approve/track annual payments, recommend terms/participations for negotiations, and prepare/submit annual program budgets.

• Research national/international Port tariffs and represent the MPA during MDOT and Board of Public Works (BPW) conferences regarding the modification and adjustment of tariffs.

The current vacancy exists at the Baltimore World Trade Center. This position reports directly to the MPA Director of Maritime Commercial Management

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

Preferred Qualifications:
Education:

Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Eight (8) years of experience developing and writing and/or monitoring commercial contracts, leases, and/or concessions OR eight years (8) property management experience OR eight (8) years professional airport or maritime leasing experience.

Three (3) years of this experience must have involved the supervision of other employees or exercising responsibility for program development.

Two (2) years of experience working in the Federal Government.

Notes:

1. Additional directly related work experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education. Directly related experience is defined as developing, writing, and/or monitoring contracts, leases, and/or concessions for an airport operation or maritime operation.

2. Possession of sixty semester credit hours from an accredited college or university plus ten years of related experience developing, writing and/or monitoring contracts, leases, and/or concessions for an airport operation or maritime operation may be substituted for the required education and experience.

3. Possession of a law degree or Master's degree in a related field may be substituted for up to two years of the required work experience.

4. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

A current, Class C (Non Commercial) motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland is required for this position. The applicable fields on this application regarding your Driver's License are required on this application for position eligibility.

Employee will be required to obtain and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) to gain unescorted access to Maryland Department of Transportation 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 04/23/2025.

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 will not 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 (http://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 Maryland Port Administration 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 H1B 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 aids and services for qualified individuals with disability will be provided upon request. Please notify us in advance. MD Relay Service Number 1-800-735-2258 (TTY Number: 711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Issue Date: 4/9/2025