SALARY RANGE:
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$74,872.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year
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OPEN PERIOD:
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Wednesday, September 05, 2012 to Friday, September 14, 2012
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SERIES & GRADE:
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GS-0020-12/13
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POSITION INFORMATION:
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Full Time - - Permanent
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PROMOTION POTENTIAL:13
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DUTY LOCATIONS:
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Washington, DC, US
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WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
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Applications will be accepted from any U.S. Citizen.
This job is also being advertised for applicants eligible for status consideration. Current and former status employees and veterans who qualify under VEOA are encouraged to also apply to announcement: FTA.TPE-2012-0006.
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JOB SUMMARY:
Dedicated to delivering results that matter to the American people, the FTA supports, improves, and promotes effective public Transportation, the Nation's fastest growing mode of travel. Through the administration, management, and oversight of a $10 billion annual grant program, FTA supports the development and construction of subway, light rail, and bus systems to help communities provide travel choices; improve access to jobs and health care; drive economic growth; and protect the environment.
This position is located in the Division of Planning Methods within the Office of Planning and Environment of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) in Washington, DC. The Office of Planning is responsible for administering Sections 5303, 5304, 5305, 5306, 5313(b) and 5314 of the Federal Transit Administration Act of 1964, as amended, the applicable provisions of 23 U.S.C. 135, NEPA and the Clean Air Act, as amended. These responsibilities include administration of the planning grant programs of FTA and management of assigned projects. The area of responsibility is the United States and Puerto Rico.
You will serve as a Community Planner in the Office of Planning Methods. The Methods Division is responsible for technical support of FTA program activities, direct technical assistance to State and metropolitan transportation agencies, and oversight of research activities. Support to program activities deals with the technical aspects of the metropolitan and statewide planning program, air-quality conformity requirements, the New Starts program, and other FTA programs and responsibilities. Direct technical assistance involves interaction between the incumbent and staff from metropolitan, State, and federal agencies on a variety of technical matters. Research involves the development of information and technical methods that improve the ability of metropolitan, State, and federal agencies to develop accurate and timely information needed to make decisions. You will also work on research efforts undertaken by FTA staff, by FTA contractors, by other federal agencies, and by such other organizations as the National Academy of Sciences.
The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-senior level Community/Transportation Planner with experience and demonstrated ability to management transportation planning programs, studies and projects and have experience using travel models within the transportation planning process.
- KEY REQUIREMENTS
- You must be a U.S. Citizen and meet specialized experience to qualify.
- Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
- Provide all required documents by closing date.
- Position is telework eligible.
- Announcement is also advertised merit promotion: FTA.TPE-2012-0006.
- Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 30 days.
DUTIES:
The Community Planner:
- Develops, applies, and provides support for technical methods used in transit travel forecasting and for the management of the FTA planning program. The purpose of these duties is to promote the use of best professional practices in transportation planning, project development, and related activities. Works on research efforts undertaken by FTA staff, by FTA contractors, by other federal agencies, and by such organizations as the National Academy of Sciences.
- Has the ability to communicate clearly, to make effective public presentations, and to negotiate tactfully with FTA staff, other Federal agencies, state and local agency officials and others involved in urban transportation planning.
- Has the ability to write clearly and to develop clear and concise technical reviews, position papers, policy statements, guidance, documents, letters and memoranda.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.
LEVEL
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To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the following:
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GRADE 12
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GRADE 13
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Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
MANDATORY EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
In order to qualify for this series, you must meet the following education/experience requirements:
You must have completed a full 4-year course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in community planning or a related field such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture,engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science, or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis, and development finance, from an accredited college or university.
Note: Applicants with degrees in related fields, such as those listed above, who do not have the 12 semester hours of specified course work must have had at least 1 year of work experience in community planning acquired under the supervision and guidance of a community planner.
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You must have a combination of education and experience--courses equivalent to a major in one of the above disciplines, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the above disciplines of which at least 12 semester hours were in the planning process, and socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
The quality of the combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that the applicant possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally
acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree would have included courses that involved analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc. These courses would have provided an
applicant with skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work in the occupation. Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of the occupation.
acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in the appropriate field. In addition to courses in the major and related fields, a typical college degree would have included courses that involved analysis, writing, critical thinking, research, etc. These courses would have provided an
applicant with skills and abilities sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work in the occupation. Therefore, creditable experience should have demonstrated similarly appropriate skills or abilities needed to perform the work of the occupation.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
- GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: You must be able to obtain and retain a Government contractor-issued travel card to be used for official business as a condition of employment. If unable to obtain and/or retain a card, you may be subject to removal. Those who fail to meet this condition of employment will have our offer of employment rescinded.
- DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of four categories: Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze, which is based upon your responses to the vacancy questions. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference that have provided supporting documents will receive selection priority over non-veterans. The top rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If your resume does not support the specialized experience or if your application does not support your answers to the Vacancy Specific Questions, your final rating may be modified and/or you may be disqualified from consideration.
BENEFITS:
Benefits include health and life insurance, annual and sick leave, and retirement benefits. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal Employees. This position is telework eligible.
OTHER INFORMATION:
Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration.
HOW TO APPLY:
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than midnight Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement, Friday, Sept. 14.
- To begin, click the Apply Online button on the job announcement.
- Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
- You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.
If you are having difficulty applying online, send an email to transjobs@dot.gov or call us at (202)366-1298.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The following documents must be provided by the closing date:
- RESUME - Showing relevant experience and education and fully supporting the required specialized experience.
- COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE.
- TRANSCRIPTS - Verifying that you meet the stated education requirements for the series OR an SF-50 showing that you have already qualified and worked in the federal service in this series. The transcripts need not be official.
- VETERANS: In order to be considered as preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD-214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If you are claiming compensably disabled preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your DD214; an Application for 10-point Veteran's Preference, SF15; and the proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. Without this documentation, you will not receive veteran's preference. Additional information on veterans' preference is available in the Vet's Guide at: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/vetguide/index.aspx
- SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS: If requesting concurrent consideration for: http://www.opm.gov/hr_practitioners/lawsregulations/appointingauthorities/index.asp#AppointmentsLeading Noncompetitive Non-competitive (NC) appointment eligibility, (e.g. military spouse or persons with disabilities), you must provide appropriate supporting documentation such as PCS orders describing move & marriage certificate; letter from VA or DD214 describing 100% disability of spouse; letter from State Vocational Office certifying disability, etc. For more information, visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/hire/hrp/qaspouse/index.aspx military spouse NC appointments or http://www.opm.gov/disability/PeopleWithDisabilities.asp" Persons with Disabilities NC appointments. Documents are only required if requesting non-competitive consideration.
- DISPLACED EMPLOYEE PLACEMENT DOCUMENTS: - Only required if requesting priority consideration under http://www.opm.gov/ctap/ CTAP/ICTAP
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
AGENCY CONTACT INFO:
Automated Staffing Office
Phone: 202-366-1298
Fax: 571-258-4052
Email: TRANSJOBS@dot.gov
Agency Information:
DOT, FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, DC
20590
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
You may check your application status by logging into your USAJOBS account. Within two weeks of the closing date, your application will be reviewed and rated. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring manager will contact you directly. Once a hiring decision is made, we will notify all applicants of their final status.