Regional Administrator – Region 8

US-Federal-Transit-Administration; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

US-Federal-Transit-Administration seeks a Regional Administrator for Region 8 to provide executive leadership, direction, and oversight for the administration and implementation of FTA programs and initiatives within the region.

The candidate must demonstrate ECQ/TQ competencies, including leadership, effective stakeholder engagement, and accountability for results, with a strong commitment to public service and the rule of law.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated executive-level leadership of complex public transportation programs.
• Experience administering Federal grants, major capital projects, and related financial programs.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with senior officials and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee FTA Region 8 programs, initiatives, and compliance.
• Provide executive direction, leadership, and accountability for regional operations and staff.

Skills

Executive leadership

Public transportation programs

Stakeholder relations

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

The Regional Administrator serves as the senior Federal Transit Administration (FTA) official for Region 8 and provides executive leadership, direction, and oversight for the administration and implementation of FTA programs and initiatives throughout the Region.

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. Demonstrated executive-level experience leading and managing complex public transportation or transportation programs, including the administration and oversight of Federal grants, major capital projects, financial assistance programs, and associated programmatic, financial, technical, and regulatory requirements.

TQ 2. Demonstrated executive-level experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with senior Federal, State, and local officials and other transportation stakeholders to address complex or sensitive transportation policy and program issues, resolve significant challenges, and advance organizational priorities.

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 organization’s 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 OPM’s SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility fornoncompetitive appointment to the SES.

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

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's 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),
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)