Community Planner (Transportation)

As a Community Planner (Transportation) you will:

• Provide guidance and technical assistance to Division staff state Department of Transportation and MPOstaffs on Federal planning requirements policies and procedures. Negotiate working agreementsexchanges and review information and resolve problems.
• Provide leadership and influence in key transportation planning decisions. This includes activities such asthose related to Statewide Planning and Research Programs (SPR) Statewide Transportation PlanningProducts Metropolitan Planning products and the Unified Planning Work Program.
• Play a key role in reviews to assess the adequacy of State and/or Metropolitan agency planning processes tomeet Federal transportation planning requirements including TMA Certification Reviews and Reports.
• Monitor emerging issues and planning applications and takes responsibility for learning the application ofthese emerging or specialty areas to planning practices and requirements. Initiate and facilitatecommunication with partner agencies to share FHWA developed state-of-the-practice transportationprocesses tools and best practices.

The ideal candidateis an experienced mid-career transportation planning professional who has the skills and abilities to effectively represent theagency to Federal state and local officials and the general public. This candidate is someone with good communication negotiation andpartnering skills who desires to work in a challenging complex innovative environment.

• 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/SME will be used to fill this position.

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.

• 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.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT:Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Relocation and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and aservice agreement may be required.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include:

Experience in transportation planning that entailed consideration of the interplay of various modes of transportation. This experience may haveincluded performing work such as or related to the following:

• Reviewing transportation products/documents and preparing comments and recommendations;
• Providing advice and guidance on transportation planning at a local regional state or national level;
• Researching information and developing presentations on a variety of transportation planning topics;
• Reviewing transportation programs and making recommendations for improvement; or
• Coordinating with other technical specialists on transportation planning products.

To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone you must have:

• 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts provided with your application.

To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

• Experience in transportation planning that entailed consideration of the interplay of various modes of transportation (as describedabove under the GS-11 section); AND
• Experience developing and/or evaluating transportation planning and program development processes at a local regional state ornational level; AND
• Experience in representing the organization at public meetings and conferences.

You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience.

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:

1. Organizational Awareness - Knows the organizations mission and functions and how its social political and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs policies procedures rules and regulations of the organization.
2. Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-jobexperience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to thejob; advises others on technical issues.
3. Public Planning - Knowledge of functions principles methods and techniques of public planning includingthose related to community planning outdoor recreation planning and natural resource management suchas demand forecasting environmental impact analysis financial forecasting and land use planning andzoning.
4. Performance Measurement - Knowledge of the principles and methods for evaluating program ororganizational performance using financial and nonfinancial measures including identification of evaluationfactors (for example workload personnel requirements) metrics and outcomes.

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.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions please click on the following link: enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.

Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.