Supervisory Program Manager (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

As a Supervisory Program ManagerBranch Chief Planning Programming & Environmental you will:

• Serve as a member of the Leadership Team (LT) providing national and divisional strategic planning and direction for Division-widegoals and needs ensuring alignment with the USDOT and FHWA. Represent the CFLHD in meetings with partners Federal State localagencies Congressional representatives and the public in the administration and coordination of the CFLHDs program.
• Coordinate all aspects of the Federal Lands Highway Program on the interpretation and application of standard practices to newsituations or relating precedents to situations with comparable but conflicting issues.
• Develop promote and execute branch office policies directives standards guidelines and priorities for each program area.
• Monitor track and distribute programmed funds for preliminary engineering construction engineering construction Architectural andEngineering (A/E) contracts agreements State-administered projects right-of-way and advance planning.
• Perform supervisory duties such as coaching team members developing performance improvement plans and performance objectivescounseling and evaluating performance. Provide technical and administrative supervision to subordinate supervisors and team a business-focused team environment within the Branch monitoring team performance through measurement of division andbranch team accomplishments.

The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-career employee with the knowledge and experience in coordinating and administering a legislated federal transportation program. This includes the budgeting allocation and programming of funds for the design and construction of transportationprojects and the coordination of the establishment of a multi-year program of projects. The incumbent has experience in facilitating and leadingteams of cross-functional groups; providing strong leadership to a dynamic environment shaped by Federal agency partner input and bestpractices; and in using a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving and creative thinking. This position is ideal for the professional who likesto be challenged is a team player and is comfortable working with a number of Federal Lands partners and FHWA staff to achieve success.

• You must be a and eligible for consideration.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT:Permanent Change of Station (PCS) Relocation and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and aservice agreement may be required.
• SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• 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: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• TIME-IN-GRADE:Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower gradein the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.
• DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures 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 requirements.

To qualify for the Grade 14 you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13 it must include:

• Experience administering and coordinating transportation and environmental program planning activities including stewardship andoversight of funds for federal state and local planning organizations.
• Experience identifying skill gaps designing targeted training plans and coaching staff to drive performance and long-term careergrowth.
• Experience providing policy and program advice to senior officials and negotiating solutions around contentious issues where there ishigh-level political interest.

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:

• Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience toperform ones job; work with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others ontechnical issues.
• Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work sets priorities and determines resource requirements; determines short- orlong-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization toaccomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Leadership - Influences motivates and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Communication - Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience. Makes clearand convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• 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 strategic relationships andachieve common goals.

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.