Associate Administrator for Transit Safety Oversight

The Associate Administrator for Transit Safety Oversight:

• As the senior FTA expert in safety the incumbent will oversee major programs having national and international focus major political emphasis the highest visibility and great impact on the lives and safety of people in communities served by the transit industry.
• Serves as FTAs Chief Safety Officer and liaison with other elements of the Department and other Federal agencies on transit safety and emergency response matters. Ensures that safety including crime prevention is a priority with FTA grantees and contractors the transit industry and other stakeholders. Responsible for establishing the framework for coordinated and cooperative safety and emergency response and oversight activities by FTA relevant DOT agencies other Federal agencies and with concerned national organizations and State agencies. Responsible for directing coordinating controlling and ensuring the adequacy of short- and long-range FTA plans and programs on all transit safety matters as they relate to the FTA strategic plan its missions programs and objectives. Anticipates advises and informs the FTA Administrator Deputy Administrator and Executive Director of emerging and controversial issues.
• Provides executive direction over a safety program which includes a Congressionally mandated drug and alcohol testing program State Safety Oversight program for fixed rail guideway systems the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and other safety programs and regulations for rail and bus systems as well as safety training and research for the transit industry.
• Provides executive direction of FTAs safety rulemaking initiatives identifying and filling regulatory gaps reviewing existing regulations for clarity and identifying improvements.
• Develops programs for the acquisition and analysis of transit safety data the promotional use of safe materials and designs in transit equipment and facilities and the encouragement to operate and manage techniques methods and procedures that reduce transit incidents and injuries. Evaluates a variety of data and information pertaining to accidents injuries and their contributing factors and proposes and directs policies and actions needed to resolve complex hazardous conditions.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Provide all required documents by closing date.
• A Secret clearance is required.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

• PROBATIONARY PERIOD:Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete aDeclaration for Federal Employmentto determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered withthe Selective Service Systemor are exempt from having to do so.(seehttps:// CLEARANCE: You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• WRITING SAMPLE:A writing sample may be required.
• PRESENTATION:Applicants may be asked to prepare and present a presentation provide a
  presentation on a scenario-based situation or a similar activity as a part of the applicant evaluation
  process.
• DRUG TEST:This is a drug testing position. You will be required to complete a drug test upon entry of this position and are subjected to at random drug testing.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1. Demonstrated executive level experience managing and coordinating the activities of a multidisciplinary staff including senior safety specialists engineering and technical specialists program managers and administrative staff and has experience developing strategic plans budgets and operating procedures.

TQ 2. Demonstrated executive level experience directing major safety and oversight programs of national significance and applying expert knowledge of transportation safety systems risk management principles and safety performance practices to establish policies improve safety outcomes and achieve organizational safety objectives.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence -This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) or have SES reinstatement eligibility you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead you should attach proof (e.g. SF-50 Certification by OPMs SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility fornoncompetitive appointment to the SES.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting which includes Rap Back
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI(this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation) and
• () (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)