Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist - Direct Hire

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 Help 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 Help 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 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. 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. 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…

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