Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist Direct Hire

As a Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist (Director of the Office of Grants Management and Guidance) you will:

• Managerially lead for two divisions and a team of approximately 15 staff.
• Manage and oversee FTAs electronic grants management system.
• Manage and implement FTAs grants guidance dissemination and training.
• Manage FTAs formula apportionment calculations and other grant data reporting and analysis.

The ideal candidate possesses a full understanding of the grant lifecycle a robust understanding of federal transportation related grant rules and regulations and a deep understanding of compliance risk mitigation practices.

• 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 Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and the specialized experience requirements.

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): To qualify for this series applicants resume must show experience that demonstrates a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled.

In addition to meeting the IOR requirement for this position to qualify for theGrade 15 you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14 it must include:

• Experience with the Federal Transit Act and federal grant program administrative requirements.
• Experience managing and directing one or more major programs preferably in a transportation industry.
• Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing with internal & external stakeholders.
• Experience designing and delivering formal briefings and ad-hoc executive updates on strategic priorities to senior leadership.

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. Grants Management Laws Regulations and Guidelines - Knowledge of principles laws regulations policies practices and guidelines (forexample Executive Orders Code of Federal Regulations OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs including their order of precedence.
2. Grants Management - Knowledge of requirements practices and procedures for soliciting receiving reviewing and processing proposals andawarding and administering grants and agreements.
3. Communication- Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience andnature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends tononverbal cues and responds appropriately.
4. Human Capital Management - Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals budget considerations and staffing needs. Ensuresthat employees are appropriately recruited selected appraised and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.

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.