Transportation Specialist ADL-DIRECT HIRE

As a Transportation Specialist you will:

• Assist in the analysis of applications provide advice and funding recommendations for the development and preparation of complexgrants specifically for a broad range of projects as well as a wide variety of applicants including state and local governmentsgovernment sponsored authorities and corporations and joint ventures.
• Assist in the drafting internal grant policies and procedures for designated departments and provide assistance under the grantsassistance programs.
• Provide program staff and other grantees with technical assistance including the interpretation of and application of grant lawsregulations policies and procedures in assigned areas.
• Evaluate recipients disbursement requests and provide feedback to leadership on recommendations for approval or disapproval usingfact-finding and analytical techniques and methods used to gather evaluate and summarize information and draw conclusions.

The ideal candidate is a versatile professional with exceptional writing analytical and interpersonal skills who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate brings a strong customer-service mindset alongside political and organizational savvy. Additionally you should possess a solid understanding of the Federal-aid highway program and its governing laws with proven experience managing Federal grants and cooperative agreements. Key to this role is the ability to effectively guide and support state local or recipient agencies through projects requiring substantial federal-level involvement and oversight.

This announcement is being advertised under the FHWAs Alternative Duty Location (ADL) Program and can be filled in any one of the approved ADL locations listed on this announcement as space allows for each location. It is possible to select a location that no longer has space available and in that instance the selecting office will not be able to move forward with placement.

PLEASE NOTE:Salary will be adjusted in accordance with the locality pay for the specific area.

Under this program relocation assistance is not available to applicants residing in any one of the ADL locations advertised in this announcement.

Employees who are not eligible for relocation because they reside in one of the advertised locations may apply for positions in other advertised duty locations; however if selected they must move themselves to the locations at their own expense.

Positions under the ADL program have several unique requirements such as remote supervision the required signing of an ADL agreement and possibility of increased travel.

Applicants are responsible for selecting the locations in which they want to be considered.

Applicants will be considered based on their qualifications for the position as represented in their application for the position.

• 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).

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and the specialized experience requirements.

• Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled.

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 analyzing and evaluating complex grant applications or financial assistance requests to ensure compliance withapplicable policies regulations and program requirements and developing funding recommendations.
• Experience providing technical guidance and assistance to stakeholders on establishment management and close-out of grants or cooperative agreements including monitoring compliance and interpreting policies.
• Experience performing grant monitoring activities including reviewing recipient reports and disbursement requests and maintaining grant tracking systems or databases to support management reporting and file maintenance.

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 applying automated grant management and budgetary systems to resolve issues develop and analyze reports manage grant resources and develop recommendations for systems and/or business process changes.
• Experience in preparing and applying federal financial assistance (grant and cooperative agreement) legislation regulations policies and processes to organization-wide policy and guidance.
• Experience in the full life-cycle administration of complex federal grants or cooperative agreements communicating agency policy orally and in writing including analyzing applications for compliance performing post-award monitoring resolving issues related to fund obligations or program requirements and initiating grant closure actions.
  
  

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:

• Grants Management:Knowledge of requirements practices and procedures for soliciting receiving reviewing and processingproposals and awarding and administering grants and agreements.
• Oral/Written Communication: Skill in oral and written communications including communications at the senior executive level.
• Grants Management Laws Regulations and Guidelines: Knowledge of principles laws regulations policies practices and guidelines(for example Executive Orders Code of Federal Regulations OMB circulars) of grant or agreement programs including their order ofprecedence.
• Technical Competence: Knowledge of (and experience with) transportation issues FHWA and the Federal- aid Highway Program; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products andservices; is committed to continuous improvement.

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.