Program Manager DIRECT HIRE

As a Program Manager you will:

• Be responsible for working closely with top level officials of client and cooperative agencies and with the internal staff of the Federal LandsHighway Office in Headquarters WFLHD and other FHWA and FLH Division Offices. This encompasses a broad range of technicaladministrative and fiscal activities that requires a general knowledge and understanding of highway engineering administrative andfiscal practices.
• Work with partner agencies to define program and fund WFLHD projects. Partners include State Departments of Transportation andtheir Regions U.S. Forest Service National Park Service Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Bureau of LandManagement Bureau of Reclamation Counties Highway Districts Boroughs and other Local Governments.
• Coordinate the development of annual and multi-year (5-year plan) programs of projects; working closely with planners to evaluatethe proposed projects consistent with the criteria set forth in 23 U.S.C. 204 and other applicable regulations. As part of this process youwill cooperate with various Federal Land Management agencies and state and local government representatives in the five-state area.
• Oversee the coordination of program and budgetary matters with FHWA Headquarters and other FLH Division offices. You will also be responsible for tracking and managing fund allocations for planning preliminary engineering right-of-way and utility activities agreements construction engineering and contract construction activities. This includes coordinating the transfer of funds to/from other agencies for project related activities.

The ideal candidate for this position is detail oriented and will have experience programming road projects; knowledge of funding allocations andfiscal accounting; a transportation background; the ability to manage multiple priorities; facilitation and excellent interpersonal communicationand collaboration skills to develop and monitor a program of projects in cooperation with multiple partners.

• 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 may 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 meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

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

• Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with partners and project stakeholders (e.g. Government agencies private firms state/local/city government agencies etc.) to effectively manage and oversee the programming of road and/or bridge projects.
• Experience preparing monthly and/or quarterly reports reflecting fund distribution and utilization of resources by gathering data for special reports and correspondence related to Program activities accomplishments and measurements.

To qualify for the Grade 13 you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include:

• Experience establishing and maintaining working relationships with partners and project stakeholders (e.g. Government agencies private firms state/local/city government agencies etc.) to effectively lead the programming of road and/or bridge projects. AND
• Experience managing the funding and development of transportation improvement projects to meet partner and agency requirements. This includes the ability to analyze input and make decisions on questions related to managing the project scope schedule and budget in accordance with applicable laws policies and regulations
  
  

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:

• Administration and Management:Knowledge of planning coordination and execution of business functions resource allocation and production.
• 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.
• Partnering:- Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategicrelationships and achieve common goals.
• Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for theintended audience.

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