Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist - Direct Hire

Federal Transit Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Transit Administration in Washington, DC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist (Director of the Office of Grants Management and Guidance) to lead two divisions and a staff of about 15. You will be responsible for directing FTA’s grants management activities and ensuring effective grant processes.

The role involves managing FTA’s electronic grants system, overseeing grants guidance dissemination and training, and calculating formula apportionments along with reporting and

Qualifications

• Experience with the Federal Transit Act and federal grant program administrative requirements.
• Experience managing and directing major programs, preferably in transportation.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grants management

Communication

Human capital management

Leadership

Grant systems knowledge

Job description

Summary

Incumbent will serve as the Director of the Office of Grants Management and Guidance and is responsible for the management of the Division of Grant Systems and the Division of Grant Guidance. Major functions include the management, maintenance, and implementation of FTA’s electronic grant management system, calculation of FTA’s annual formula apportionments, and the implementation of FTA’s grant guidance and management procedures.

Duties

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 FTA’s electronic grants management system.
• Manage and implement FTA’s grants guidance dissemination and training.
• Manage FTA’s 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.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify.
• 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 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.

• 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.
• 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).

Qualifications

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 the Grade 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:

• 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 of precedence.
• Grants Management - Knowledge of requirements, practices, and procedures for soliciting, receiving, reviewing, and processing proposals, and awarding and administering grants and agreements.
• 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.
• Human Capital Management - Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that 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.

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.R920.201 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, 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.

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