Summary
This position is located in the Office of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Region 2. You will serve as the Deputy Regional Administrator under the supervision of the Regional Administrator.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen.
Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
This is not a Bargaining unit position.
Duties
As the Deputy Regional Administrator, you will:
- Contribute to the mission of the office by assisting the Regional Administrator with the general administration and management of the Regional Office, the support of different transit needs, environmental issues including the federal environmental review process, the development of federal grant applications, the project management oversight of major capital projects, the programmatic oversight of federal recipients, the provision of technical assistance to FTA recipients, interactions and communications with key FTA stakeholders, and the identification and resolution of complex, novel, and politically sensitive issues.
- Assist the Regional Administrator in advancing and achieving FTA's mission.
- Represent and speak for the Regional Administrator in the resolution of policy and programmatic issues with Federal, State, regional, local, and tribal officials, representatives of the transit industry, trade associations, interest groups, and the public.
- Direct the management of regional resources and establishes policies and goals for management services, including organizational, personnel, training, budget formulation and administration, financial management, facilities management, records management, and general administrative services.
- Support the Regional Administrator with executive direction in the provision of financial and technical assistance to Federal, State, regional, local, and tribal officials associated with the various FTA programs and Federal loans.
- Determine and establish program policies, objectives, and priorities for the Regional Office, and direct development and implementation of the regional strategic and workforce plans.
- Support the administration of the Federal Transit program, including the transportation planning process; federal environmental reviews; the design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of capital projects; the provision of operating assistance; compliance with civil rights program requirements including the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise requirements; the programmatic oversight of FTA recipients; the project management oversight of major capital projects; the delivery of tribal transit programs; and grants development, oversight, and administration.
The ideal candidate is a senior level professional and has experience managing cross-disciplined teams and large complex transportation projects, with significant knowledge of the transportation industry. The candidate must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to convey ideas and make recommendations to senior internal and external stakeholders. The candidate must have a strong work ethic and be resilient in high pressure and changing environments.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
- Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
- Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
- Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
- FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
- PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.
- PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements.
To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include:
- Experience supervising or leading staff responsible for program, operations, and capital project delivery, and providing guidance related to policy and program requirements.
- Experience managing and directing one or more major programs in a transportation or construction environment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- Written and Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
- Strategic Thinking - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy.
- Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
- Transportation Program Management - Comprehensive knowledge of role that the FTA and the federal government (including OMB, Treasury, GSA, and OPM) play in funding transportation programs nationwide; roles and responsibilities of federal, state and local transportation partners.
For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For this announcement, all applicants will be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational requirements. Applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official.
Applicants will not be rated or ranked. Veteran’s Preference does NOT apply.
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated by a resume. If, upon review, it is determined that your resume and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be removed from consideration.
Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
ALL Applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and was created within USA Jobs Resume Builder and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy. Formatted resumes can be uploaded when you arrive at the DOT application system. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/
DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 85) and provide all of the following documents:
- your most recent performance appraisal,
- the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and
- your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration.
For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USA Jobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
- To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
- Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
- You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.
If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: Transjobs@dot.gov
Next steps
You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com (Select "My USAJobs" and click "Applications". Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist will evaluate your application. Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring agency will contact you directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
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