Lead Transportation Specialist - Washington, DC

• Open & closing dates: 06/24/2022 to 07/08/2022

• Salary: $148,484 - $176,300 per year

• Location:

  Washington, DC

• Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required: Occasional travel 

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• Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes

• Appointment type: Permanent

• Work schedule: Full-time - Full Time

Summary

This position is in the Office of Safety, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in Washington, DC. The incumbent leads and directs a multi-disciplinary team responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs and provide technical guidance for the strategic and tactical planning and coordination of safety programs affiliated initiatives. The incumbent is a member of the Office’s management team and assists Office Directors in management of office activities.

Duties

As a Lead Transportation Specialist , you will:

• Plan and direct activities of staff members. Provide leadership, coordination, coaching and guidance to team members.
  Develop strategies, methodologies, performance standards and noteworthy practices at the national, state, tribal, and local levels to improve road safety. Conduct reviews, evaluates the effectiveness of programs, strategies, and methodologies, and develops targets for measuring program implementation.
• Track legislation, activities, and other Federal policies related to road safety and develops legislative proposals as warranted. Develop regulations and rulemaking in order to implement legislative changes, including coordinating with various partners, reviewing and commenting on legislative rulemaking proposals and briefings to high-level executives and upper management personnel.
• Develop, evaluate, manage, and disseminate policy related to transportation safety programs, with emphasis on the area of technical expertise. Influence policies and programs at the national level through technical journals, presentations at national meetings, guidance documents, informational and training materials.
• Monitor funds (General Operating Expenses and Program/Research funding) to ensure efficient use of funds allocated to the Office.
• Prepare and coordinate annual training plans, taking into account employee and FHWA goals. Develops initiatives to improve the quality of Office operations and use of human resources (e.g., workforce diversity, career development and mentoring).
• Provide technical and administrative leadership through consultation, guidance, advisory services to FHWA Headquarters and field offices, state and local highway agencies, and others to resolve issues and advance road safety goals. Furnish technical advice to Congressional committees and staffs, other Federal agencies, and private entities on matters associated with transportation safety. Acts as a liaison to experts in other United States Department of Transportation (DOT) operating administrations and organizations.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced career professional who is collaborative, mission focused, has an excellent skill set in leading/working with employees, and has experience in providing policy guidance at a program level. This position requires strong negotiation and communication skills to coordinate/interact with Headquarters’ program offices, other USDOT modes, and transportation related agencies and associations.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Qualifications

For the 2101 series, specialized experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled is required.

To determine which grade(s) you may be eligible for, review the following grade specific details.  You will be asked a few questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet this experience in your resume.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will also be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of Leadership and Management Issues
2. Knowledge of Policy Management
3. Knowledge of Organizational Performance Analysis
4. Knowledge of Highway Safety Programs

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.

Required Documents

RESUME - All applicants must provide a resume created within USA Jobs Resume Builder, that shows relevant experience, education and support the required specialized experience. Formatted resumes can by uploaded later in the application process.

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS/INCENTIVE AWARDS: If applicable, performance appraisals and/or Incentive award documentation may be submitted and forwarded to the selecting official in consideration of your application. To receive credit, submit a recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable (do not submit a performance plan) and/or incentive award documentation dated within the last 18 months (i.e. performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, etc.).

How to Apply

You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.

• To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
• 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.