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Deputy Chief of Special Projects

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 93138 - 146883

Posted: 1 October 2026 (2 days ago)

Application Deadline: 29 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS)supports State and local government agencies as well as local non-profitorganizations and the citizens of Maryland by providing facilities managementreal estate and surplus property services as well as security and lawenforcement for State buildings. DGS is also responsible for a full spectrum offacilities engineering design and construction services almost $1 billion inannual contract administration and overseeing the State procurement at DGS we truly Do Great Service Consider joining our team!

This recruitment is limited to current State permanent and contractual employees only.

This is a Management Services position and therefore servesat the pleasure of the Appointing Authority (at-will). To apply see theFurther Instructions section below.

GRADE

STD0021

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore State Office Complex

301 W. Preston Street

Baltimore MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Deputy Chief of Maintenance Engineering for the design inspection and repair of systems and utilities related to the maintenance of buildings and grounds. This position manages fund sources (program open space underground tanks hazardous material capital and operating maintenance budgets). The position also manages personnel and financial resources and develops short- and long-range plans for program operations.

Provide management and supervision of the staff responsible for maintenance engineering work as mandated by the Statewide maintenance and repair program for all State-owned properties. This position is responsible for identifying maintenance deficiencies prioritizing maintenance projects managing program open space hazardous materials facilities renewal underground tank using agency appropriations and emergency projects.

POSITION DUTIES

Dutiesinclude but are not limited to:

This position is the primary backup for theChief of FED and will act on their behalf when the Chief is unavailable.

Review assign and manage project management hazardous materials assessment and roof section work to assure timely completion.

Establish policies and procedures for these programs revising as necessary. State goals standards and controls to meet program objectives.

Coordinate with management and executive level personnel from DGS and other agencies regarding requirements priorities budget limitations fund sources and other matters related to these budgets and maintenance requirements of State owned building so that funds are appropriated and expended within time restrictions.

Supervise positions in project management hazardous materials roofing and assessment programs inspections project justifications AIE selection bidding award of contract and completing projects on schedule and within budget.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of Five (5) years of project management experience with three of those years in a project management managerial role.
Experience overseeing multi-agency or multi-site facility inventories (e.g. managing facilities programs spanning hundreds of buildings).
Hands-on management of specialized environmental compliance programs specifically Hazardous Materials abatement (asbestos lead) and Underground Storage Tank (UST) replacement and compliance or environmental regulations (e.g. stormwater management building energy performance).
Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.
Knowledge of the Office of State Procurement policies.
Direct experience preparing and executing public-sector capital maintenance budgets navigating state procurement regulations (e.g. Board of Public Works agenda item preparation) and testifying or presenting before legislative/budget committees.
Familiarity with state-specific funding mechanics such as Program Open Space Critical Maintenance Funds and Facility Renewal Funds.
Experience utilizing public sector enterprise resource planning or asset management tracking systems (such as modern capital asset tracking databases) to manage project lifecycles schedules and financial updates.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment islimited to current State permanent and contractual employees only.

SELECTION PROCESS

It is important that you provide complete and accurateinformation on your application. Please include all experience andeducation that is related to this position. All information concerningyour qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; informationsubmitted after the closing date will not be considered. Credit is givenfor relevant part-time temporary or volunteer experience based on the numberof hours worked per week; you must include the time spent on such activities onyour application.

Note that for any position requiring a college degree or college credityou will be required to submit a college transcript prior to being offered aposition. You may submit your transcript as part of the applicationprocess.

Please note selected candidates may be required tocomplete and successfully pass a State and Federal fingerprint background checkprior to being hired.

You must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reformand Control Act to be hired in the position for which you apply.

BENEFITS

The State of Maryland offers a generous benefits package that includes: