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    Maryland Transit Administration Reviews

    Updated January 9, 2018
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    1. "none"

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      Current Employee - Supervisor
      Current Employee - Supervisor
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Maryland Transit Administration full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Benefits are good, wide range of Job opportunities.

      Cons

      Compensation is low compared to nearby cities.

      Advice to Management

      none

    2. "Beware of political appointments and tenured bureaucrats.."

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      Former Employee - Project Manager in Baltimore, MD
      Former Employee - Project Manager in Baltimore, MD
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Maryland Transit Administration (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      There are some people that are are genuinely interested in innovating. Great benefits, time off, working conditions.

      Cons

      - High level executives change with political appointments, so projects and initiatives can change or be term'd without any real reason other than because a different party is in the governor's mansion.
      - There are plenty of 'badge holders' who are more than happy to do the minimum amount of work, get their check, and go home, which makes trying to innovate or push an interesting project an uphill battle all the way.

      Advice to Management

      - Change the culture - make it known that simply doing the minimum doesn't mean job security.

    3. "Deputy Director of Marketing"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Maryland Transit Administration full-time

      Pros

      The MTA offers many opportunities to learn.

      Cons

      There are many challenges here.

    4. Helpful (1)

      "Manager"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I worked at Maryland Transit Administration full-time

      Pros

      Work has a purpose - providing transportation to the greater Baltimore region. You're given lots of responsibility and learn a lot about the industry as well as working in government. Very large agency so there is room to grow and move up.

      Cons

      Lots of turnover, especially after elections. There also seemed to be a good number or people who didn't have any work to do/didn't do their work, and those who were completely overworked had to make up for it. Politics from whoever is in office can be frustrating. Transit has been neglected for years in Baltimore City, so it is hard working somewhere where there are so many problems, and not enough money for solutions.

    5. "Don't do it reconsider"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Benefits. That's it. And you will meet a bunch of people other than that worst place I ever been employed

      Cons

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      Union is corrupted. MTA does not pay overtime correctly at all.

      Advice to Management

      Treat operator with respect. If it wasn't for the operator the bus system would be a mess. They are the backbone to the company. And the way they treat them as if they don't need or care about them

    6. "Working at MTA"

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      Current Employee - Project Manager in Baltimore, MD
      Current Employee - Project Manager in Baltimore, MD
      Neutral Outlook

      I have been working at Maryland Transit Administration full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Opportunity to work on transit projects that provide people with access to jobs, education, healthcare, entertainment, etc. that truly benefit people's lives. Work with policy makers at all levels of government. Great benefits and leave time.

      Cons

      Not always clear what people's roles and responsibilities are. Facilities are in need up modernization. Outlook of projects have lots of uncertainty, which in turn means your job function.

    7. "Sr. Desktop Support Technician"

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      Former Employee - Senior IT Desktop Support Technician in Baltimore, MD
      Former Employee - Senior IT Desktop Support Technician in Baltimore, MD

      I worked at Maryland Transit Administration (More than a year)

      Pros

      Short distance to get to work

      Cons

      No standards of work enviroment.

    8. "Great place to work"

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      Current Employee - Transportation Supervisor in Baltimore, MD
      Current Employee - Transportation Supervisor in Baltimore, MD
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Maryland Transit Administration full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      The MTA is a government agency with multiple positions. Once you get in, you can continue to move up the ladder. The offer on the job training, tuition reimbursement and college credits from MTA University.

      Cons

      Unfortunately working for the government means that when your state is in a budget crisis's, raises will stop sometimes for years.

      Advice to Management

      Continue to provide educational training and development of your employees. That is just one of the wonderful benefits of being an MTA employee

    9. "GOOD"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Maryland Transit Administration part-time

      Pros

      friendly environment and easy work

      Cons

      doesnt pay for the internship

    10. "Money Counter Position"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend

      Pros

      Work from 6:30am unail 3:00pm

      Cons

      Does not have short term disability, no room for growth, takes years to get a pay raise.

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