Texas Division Administrator (DA)

The DA serves as the principal advisor to the Director of Field Services - Mid-America and the Office of the Administrator on policy program and technical issues particularly with regard to the effect on Texass Federal-aid program management and on Federal/State addition the DA:

• Provides leadership and direction over the administration of a highly diverse and complex $7 billion Federal-aid highway program through the establishment of Division Office objectives priorities and timetables and through the evaluation of program activities issues and accomplishments;
• Directs operations of the Texas Division Office in the advancement of public-private partnership ventures to fund major transportation improvements and upgrading the States transportation network including border connections that support increased international movement of freight between the United States and Mexico;
• Provides executive leadership in building and enhancing intermodal and interagency partnerships;
• Promotes intermodal coordination and technical skills development and consultation and assures that actions comply with national priorities objectives and federal laws and regulations promoting transportation systems are economically sound and well balanced;
• Directs a professional staff through subordinate supervisors in providing program delivery assistance and technical services in highway transportation and safety; and
• Provides leadership and direction on the implementation of programs in furtherance of equal opportunityprinciples consistent with Agency directives and goals.

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Provide all required documents by 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.

• PROBATIONARY PERIOD:Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
• Complete aDeclaration for Federal Employmentto determine your suitability for Federal employment at the time requested by the agency
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 certify that you have registered withthe Selective Service Systemor are exempt from having to do so.(seehttps:// TEST: May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• WRITING SAMPLE:A writing sample may be required.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicants Privacy Rights for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting which includes Rap Back
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI(this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation) and
• () (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race sex color religion or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience education and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1: Demonstrates executive level experience leading the implementation of surface transportation lawsregulations policy and principles involving programs such as the Federal-aid Highway Program highwaysafety transportation planning environment infrastructure design and construction contractadministration highway financing intelligent transportation systems operations or technology transfer.

TQ 2: Demonstrates executive level experience establishing partnerships and providing guidance to FederalState and local agencies and other transportation stakeholders in the delivery of surface transportationactivities at all levels.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and commitment to serve the American people.

• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources budget effectively cut wasteful spending and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence -This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

• ECQ 4: Leading People -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organizations vision mission and goals and to drive a high-performance high-accountability culture. This includes when necessary the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

• ECQ 5: Achieving Results -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP) or have SES reinstatement eligibility you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead you should attach proof (e.g. SF-50 Certification by OPMs SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility fornoncompetitive appointment to the SES.