Supervisory Community Planner DIRECT HIRE (P)

The Supervisory Community Planner:

• Directs carries out oversees or conducts special studies; develops tools and informational products about TPE-20s programs and activities; manages systems and processes for control of fiscal human and physical resources to ensure timely and responsive accomplishment of assigned objectives; and a variety ofrepresentations or liaison duties.
• Supervises the analyses evaluations and technical assistance of CIG or EPD Pilot Program projectdevelopment evaluation and rating to project sponsors.
• Oversees the development of technical guidance training and other assistance for FTA Regional Offices andproject sponsors reflecting best professional practices in CIG or EPD project development.
• Provides direct technical advice and oversees the advice from staff on CIG or EPD Pilot Program planning policy and procedures to the Regional Offices. This advice includes advance notification and consultation on new policy and procedural initiatives and consultation on the interpretation of new or existing policies orprocedures.
• Briefs FTA the USDOT Secretarys Office and the Office of Management and Budget executivemanagement and Congress on CIG or EPD Pilot Program project investments and on the status progressmerits or issues associated with individual projects under those programs.
• Represents the Associate Administrator (AA) and Deputy Associate Administrator (DAA) for TPE; speaksauthoritatively for the AA or DAA in meetings with project sponsors State and local governments industryand professional associations private organizations or academic institutions concerning CIG Program orEPD Pilot Program project development and policies the provision of transportation service majorinvestment assessments financial planning or the objectives programs and policies of FTA.

The ideal candidate for this position is a senior-level career professional who has technical knowledge and experiencein FTAs Capital Investment Program (CIG) or Expedited Project Development (EPD) Pilot Program and related lawsregulations and CIG Policy Guidance. The candidate has experience managing a team of professional interdisciplinarystaff. Candidates must have the skill and experience working collaboratively and productively with individuals withdiverse backgrounds and experiences; organizational and management skills; and the ability to handle multiplecompeting priorities issues and projects simultaneously. Candidates must also be skilled and confident in effectivelydiscussion complex and sensitive materials and topics to an array of audiences such as executive leaders members ofCongress project sponsors and industry organizations.

• 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.
• 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).

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 complying with and providing direction on the Capital Investment Grants (CIG) Program or the Expedited Project Development (EPD) Pilot Program and related Federal laws CIG Policy Guidance or CIG or EPD evaluation or rating procedures for public transportation projects.
  
• Experience leading and managing a professional interdisciplinary team comprised of supervisors and non-supervisors in developing implementing and administering major capital investment projects and related undertakings including policy-making or guidance documents.
• Experience coordinating technical policy and other resources to address issues related to local agency compliance with CIG Program or EPD Pilot Program requirements (e.g. project development engineering construction grant agreement development or execution).

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:

• Leadership - Influences motivates and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Compliance- Knowledge of procedures for assessing evaluating and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws regulations and guidance.
• Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies principles procedures requirements Federal laws regulations and policies related to specialized expertise.
• Oral and Written 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. Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended 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.