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Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist, DEADLINE JUNE 9, Chicago

Region 5 is recruiting for a Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist, GS-2101-14. The position is located in Chicago, IL. The position is advertised under:

Vacancy Announcement: FTA.R5-2011-0008 Merit Promotion (Government-wide Status Candidates)
Vacancy Announcement: FTA.R5-2011-0009 (All U.S .Citizens)

Applicants must apply online.

Permanent employees already in the competitive service or those with reinstatement eligibility who are interested in consideration should apply to the Merit Promotion announcement to preclude the possibility of serving a new probationary period. Applicants may view the Merit Promotion announcement at the following link: http://tiny.cc/375py

All employees may apply to the Competitive announcement (open to All U.S. Citizens). If selected under competitive procedures, internal permanent applicants may be required to serve a new probationary period. Applicants may view the Competitive announcement at the following link: http://tiny.cc/rkllb

NOTE: FTA employees serving on temporary or term appointments, as well as Attorneys, may not apply for positions under Merit Promotion under most circumstances and would need to apply to the competitive announcement.

The opening period for this announcement is May 26, 2011 to June 9, 2011.