Deputy Associate Administrator -Direct Hire (SME)

Federal Transit Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Transit Administration is seeking a Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Regional Services to provide leadership and direction over day-to-day operations of FTA Regional Offices. The role supports the Associate Administrator and drives regional programs, policy implementation, and cross-office coordination.

The ideal candidate will be a senior-level professional with demonstrated leadership, excellent communication skills, and experience working with geographically

Responsibilities

• Assists the Associate Administrator in promoting ongoing quality improvement, organizational effectiveness, enhanced Regional-Headquarter relationships, strategic plans, and performance measurement in Regional Offices.
• Promotes the development and implementation of Regional activities and plans and processes that support the DOT and FTA strategic plans.
• Fosters a customer service orientation within the Regional services organization, with delivery of timely, high quality work products that reflect on the Department and respond to Regional office needs.

Job description

Summary

Serves as the Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Regional Services, providing support to the Associate Administrator for Regional Services, who provides leadership and direction over day-to-day operations of FTA Regional Offices.

Duties

As a Deputy Associate Administrator you will

• Assists the Associate Administrator in promoting ongoing quality improvement, organizational effectiveness, enhanced Regional-Headquarter relationships, strategic plans, and performance measurement in Regional Offices.
• Promotes the development and implementation of Regional activities and plans and processes that support the DOT and FTA strategic plans.
• Fosters a customer service orientation within the Regional services organization, with delivery of timely, high quality work products that favorably reflect on the Department and are responsive to Regional office needs.
• Advocates and recommends to the Associate Administrator process changes or improvements regarding the structure, operation, and well-being of Regional Offices and field operations as it relates to the implementation of all FTA programs.
• Supervises employees in the Office of Regional Services to include the full spectrum of personnel management, such as leave approval, fitness/performance evaluations, discipline and incentives, as well as providing direction to contracted personnel.

The ideal candidate

is a senior-level professional with leadership experience, excellent communication skills, and has experience working collaboratively with geographically distributed teams.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• 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 will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In 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 applicant’s successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• PPROBATIONARY 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).

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

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 advising executives in changing environments, predicting operational requirements, and resolving organizational conflicts.
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams representing senior executives and their interests.
• Experience creating and launching new programs or teams through strategic planning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

• Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Administration and Management- Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
• Organizational Awareness- Knows the organization's 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.
• Oral 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.

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.

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Additional information

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code9202(c) and 5 C.F.R. 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at [e-mail]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation

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.

Benefits

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