Intern - Office of Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez

 

Intern - Office of Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez

 

Intern

Title:  Intern for Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez

Type: Full Time

Location:  Congresswoman’s DC Office, district Chicago, DuPage offices.

Salary Range: TBD

Community Planner (Transportation) - Federal Highway Administration

Closing date: 05/21/2024
Salary: $143,736 - $191,900
Locations: Juneau, AK; Montgomery, AL; Little Rock, AR; Phoenix, AZ; an 65 other locations

Summary

This position is responsible for providing leadership, program expertise and technical support for the implementation of Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Planning program with an emphasis on transportation planning, programming, and project development. This position is also responsible for providing technical assistance to FHWA staff, State and local agencies, and other parties in the development and implementation of transportation planning techniques and processes.

Full description and application available here.

Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist - Federal Transit Administration

Closing Date: 04/10/2024
Salary: $151,894 - $191,900 per year
Locations: Atlanta, GA; Cambridge, MA; San Juan, PR; Seattle, WA

Summary

This is a public notice for FTA authorized Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist (2101) positions open to U.S. Citizens. This position supports the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021.

Full description and application available here.

Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist - Federal Transit Administration

Closing date: 04/09/2024
Salary: $163,964 - $191,900
Location: Washington, D.C.

Summary

The positions are in the FTA Office of Environmental Policy and Programs (TPE-30) and will serve as the Division Chief for one of three Divisions. You will direct and supervise environmental professionals to develop and deliver environmental regulations, policies, and programs to integrate environmental decision making in transit planning and projects, and to minimize the environmental impacts. You will also supervise the provision of technical assistance and training.

Full description and application available here.

Supervisory Community Planner - Federal Transit Administration

Closing date: 04/08/2024
Salary: $163,964-$191,900
Location: Washington DC

Summary

The employee serves as a Supervisory Community Planner in the Planning Grants Management and Implementation Division, Office of Planning, Office of Planning and Environment, Federal Transit Administration, Department of Transportation. The incumbent works to successfully implement Federal planning and capital grants, manage transit-oriented development planning activities and supports delivery of technical assistance on metropolitan and statewide transportation planning.

Full description and application available here.

Transportation Specialist, BIL - US Department of Transportation

Closing Date: 04/29/2024
Salary: $72,553 - $158,860 per year
Location: negotiable after selection
Remote job: No
Telework Eligible: Yes

Summary

The Office of the Under Secretary for Policy (S3), comprising the Asst Secretary for Transportation Policy, the Office of the Asst Secretary for Aviation & International Affairs, the Office of the Asst Secretary for Research & Technology and the Build America Bureau is the key policy advisor to the Secretary and provides control in changes of policies for the U.S. DOT, generating proposals and providing advice regarding legislative and regulatory initiatives across all modes of transportation.

Full description available here.

Transportation Specialist - US Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration

The Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO) is pleased to announce the following Program Manager opportunity.

The ideal candidate will possess experience that is comparable to the professional standards of a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), including knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing large government research projects. The position offers the opportunity to coordinate ITS research with other DOT modes, Federal organizations, and other agencies, recommend research initiatives, monitor relevant research, and lead and manage specific projects through the entire innovation lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity if you are experienced in analyzing and reviewing ITS research and deployments and adept at collaborating with public and private transportation stakeholders on the implementation, commercialization, and communication of ITS technologies.  Come join the ITS JPO team if you are passionate about advancing tomorrow’s transportation technologies today to create a safer, smarter, more efficient transportation system!

The vacancy announcement is open from Wednesday, January 24, to Friday, February 23, 2024.

Survey Statistician - Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau

Open & Closing Dates: 09/29/2023 to 03/29/2024
Salary: $78,592 - $122,459 per year
Location: few vacancies available in Suitland, MD
Remote job: No
Telework eligible: Yes-as determined by the agency policy
Travel required: not required
Appointment type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full time

Full job listing is available here.

Survey Statistician - Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau

Open & Closing Dates: 09/29/2023 to 03/29/2024
Salary: $53,105-$84,441 per year
Location: few vacancies in the following location: Suitland, MD
Remote Job: No
Telework Eligible: Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
Travel: Not required
Appointment Type: Permanent
Work Schedule: Full-time

Full job listing is available here.

Lead Grants Evaluation Specialist - US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Open: 06/22/2023 to 07/05/2023

Salary: $98,496 - $142,650

2 vacancies in the following locations: Chicago, IL and Oklahoma City, OK

Work Schedule: Full-time

As a Lead Grants Evaluation Specialist, you will:

• Lead the AO Division Team in identifying, distributing and balancing internal workload among division staff in accordance to established workflow and skill level; make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities to ensure timely accomplishment of assigned team tasks, and ensure that each team member has an integral role in developing the final product.
• Provide technical assistance to division staff in team-building methods and techniques to accomplish tasks and arrange for additional training when necessary for the accomplishment of specific individual or team tasks.
• Monitor and report on the status of work-in-progress and review completed work to ensure that the Division Director's instructions on work priorities, methods, deadlines and quality are being met.
• Serve as a coach, facilitator and or negotiator in coordinating team initiatives and in consensus-building activities among team members.

Full job description and instructions for applying are available here.

Community Planner - Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration

Duties

This series includes professional positions concerned with community planning and with developing the art and science of planning to apply to communities such as urban or rural neighborhoods, villages, Indian reservations, cities, counties, regions, States, or the nation. Community planning work requires knowledge of planning concepts, principles, techniques, and practices; the social, economic, political, and physical elements involved in human settlements; and the dynamics of change within these elements. Planners identify community needs, resources, and problems, and assist citizens to make decisions on goals, policies, priorities, plans, programs, and methods of implementation designed to create a physical, economic, and social environment in which the human activities desired by the members of the community may flourish.

Salary: $41,235 0 $155,403

Open: 10/26/2022

Closes: 10/24/2023

Find out more and apply here.

Transportation Finance Specialist - Federal Highway Administration - Various Locations

For more information on qualifications and to learn how to apply please visit: Transportation Finance Specialist 

Open & closing dates: 07/29/2022 to 10/28/2022

• Salary: $66,214 - $168,506 per year

Appointment type: Permanent 

• Summary:

• The incumbent serves as the Transportation Finance Specialist within the Federal Highway Administration, providing support to the agency in enhancing the FHWA’s stewardship, ensuring accountability of Federal funds and achieving organizational excellence in delivering the FHWA’s various highway and transportation programs.

Duties: 

As a Transportation Finance Specialist, you will:

• Serve as a technical advisor for FHWA division personnel, Headquarters personnel, and State DOT employees on various phases of auditing.
• Responsible for establishing, reviewing, and maintaining internal controls to achieve the objectives of effective and efficient operations, reliable financial reporting, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develops financial management reports and conducts analysis to help resolve financial operations issues.
• Oversee the collection, review and communication of data requested by financial statement auditors or other outside entities requesting obligation or payment data.

The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced and highly motivated person looking to expand their knowledge and experience in governmental finance, budgets, and information control systems.

Requirements: 

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 will be used to fill this position

Conditions of Employment:

• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• Government Travel Card: Travel will vary by position. If the position requires travel, a government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PCS/Relocation/Recruitment: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. 
• Probationary Period: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Supervisory Probationary Period: This announcement may be used to fill Supervisor or Manager positions. Supervisory or Lead duties may be assigned based on position/selection. Management Level and grade will be determined by the appointing agency.  If selected, you must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).
• Financial Disclosure: Varies by position.  If applicable,  the applicant selected is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Tour Renewal/Home Leave: Tour renewal and home leave may be offered based on location and position/selection and a service agreement may be required.
• Position Sensitivity and Risk: Varies by position and will be based on the position to which appointed.
• Security Clearance: Varies by position.  If applicable, you must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position to which appointed.
• Background Investigation: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.

Smart Buildings Program Specialist - Public Buildings Service - General Services Administration

Smart buildings Program Specialist: To learn more about the position and how to apply visit: Smart Buildings Program Specialist 

• Open & closing dates: 10/11/2022 to 10/24/2022

  Salary: $92,143 - $138,413 per year

  Appointment type: Permanent 

  Work schedule: Full-time

Summary:

As a Smart Buildings Program Specialist, you will serve as the regional program expert for the Smart Buildings (SB) program and primary liaison with Central Office program counterparts.

Duties: 

Key responsibilities of the Smart Buildings Program Specialist, position include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the implementation of new building technologies; including Building Automation Systems (BAS) used in the construction, modernization, and reprogramming of existing systems throughout the region to ensure compliance with the national program goals and changing information technology.
• Preparing case studies on existing BAS and building systems for future use through the systematic collection and aggregation of building system information.
• Providing expert advice and recommendations to design and construction engineering teams.
• Providing critical analysis of pressing issues and required policy recommendations used by management to formulate decisions regarding changing responsibilities or business needs, as well as in the design/development and evaluation of ongoing and /or new program issues.
• Maintaining program integrity through continuous monitoring.
• Collaborating with colleagues to best align program objectives with nationally administered programs.
• Monitoring monthly region-wide and individual building energy usage to ensure usage reduction goals are on target with program objectives, and providing critical recommendations to minimize energy usage and associated costs.

Requirements: 

Conditions of Employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Receive authorization from OPM on any job offer you receive, if you are or were (within the last 5 years) a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.  We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position
• Have a valid driver's license
• This work is normally sedentary; but may require some physical exertion when conducting site visits. Site visits require the ability to walk, climb, bend, and manipulate small tools and instruments.
• The work is primarily performed in an office setting. Site visits may require assessments in mechanical rooms or on building rooftops. When necessary, appropriate safety equipment (e.g., hard hat, eye wear, ear plugs, and safety shoes) is required for site visits.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).    

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

Community Planner - Pathways Recent Graduate Program (DC) (Closes 3/29)

Who: The Recent Graduates Program affords developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service to individuals who have recently graduated from qualifying educational institutions or programs. Learn more here.

What: The ideal candidate is a Transportation Program Specialist or Community Planner or equivalent with experience in areas related to planning, environmental, project management, and grant programs related to public transportation.
The Recent Graduate (Community Planner) will:

• Support the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) as it provides technical assistance, training, and guidance to transit providers, metropolitan planning organizations, and State Departments of Transportation about issues related to transportation planning, metropolitan and statewide planning, and the implementation of performance based planning.     
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to transit providers and metropolitan planning organizations and State agencies on metropolitan and statewide planning to improve their ability to meet existing statutory and regulatory requirements. 
• Support coordination between the Federal Transit Administration and Federal Highway Administration in the administration of metropolitan and statewide planning, such as webinars, conferences, and other meetings and conference calls. 
• Work with other FTA staff to address technical issues and prepare guidance and correspondence to transit providers, metropolitan, State, and federal agencies.  
• Contribute to the development and updating of the FTA website, draft guidance, and support the regulations that implement legislative mandates to FTA.

This is a full time position with a salary of $56,233 to $88,450 per year

Public Finance Associate, Research and Consulting Center, GFOA, Chicago

Government Finance Officers Association Public Finance Associate- Research and Consulting Center (Chicago) 

GFOA is an equal opportunity employer. 

The Public Finance Associate is responsible for working with finance officers and other government leaders from across the US and Canada to support GFOA’s research, educational, consulting, and networking programs. These activities will require collaborating with other subject matter experts to develop resources, drafting GFOA’s best practice statements, and working collaboratively with colleagues to organize logistics and activities to support. Minimal travel is required related to meetings with local governments, training events, and conferences. 

You need: 

• At minimum, a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Master’s degree in public policy, public administration, business, or related field preferred. 

• Between 2-7 years of experience in state/local government or the public finance industry. 

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills. 

You should be: 

• Passionate about the public sector and desire to positively influence public finance 

• Enjoy networking and collaborating with colleagues across the profession 

• Adept at working on various projects and managing various responsibilities and projects at once 

• Member-oriented and enjoy serving as a facilitator who connects professionals 

• Able to work independently / with minimal supervision, but enjoy collaborating and learning with colleagues and peers 

You will: 

• Facilitate and organize meetings with GFOA members for standing committees in an area of government finance, task force groups to discuss solutions to public finance challenges, and/or networking groups to convene member segments. 

• Coordinate educational programming for practitioners on financial management, including creating course outlines, identifying instructors, developing educational materials, and serving as day-of logistical support 

• Serve as a resource and subject matter expert to address member inquiries on local government best practices 

• Support GFOA’s research plans as well as conduct research and disseminate findings 

• Write for leading industry publications and speak at conferences or training on topics related to financial management 

• Take a leadership role in managing programs related to GFOA’s strategic initiatives 

• Gain experience working with a variety of departments representing various functions of government to help solve complex organizational challenges through consulting, education, and advocacy 

• Participate in or lead designated programs and projects as required 

About us: 

Established in 1906, GFOA represents over 19,000 public-sector finance professionals across the United States and Canada. As a non-profit membership association, we take great pride in our mission to promote excellence in state and local government finance through developing industry guidance, providing opportunities for members to network and collaborate, and developing educational and award programs. 

To apply: 

Applicants should email a resume, writing sample, and cover letter to the following: Mike Mucha, Deputy Executive Director / Director, Research and Consulting Center 203 N. LaSalle Street Suite, 2700, Chicago, IL 60601 Email: mmucha@gfoa.org Phone: 312-578-2282 

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 

Sr. Policy Specialist - Community Investment Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Sr. Policy Specialist - Community Investment
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago

Chicago, IL

POSITION SUMMARY
This position has primary responsibility for the research, development, and evaluation of policies applicable to the programs managed by the Community Investment department. The analyst will also be responsible for managing and informing the Community Investment Policy and Loan Committees. S/he will also have responsibility for the review and analysis of competitive Affordable Housing Program applications and other specialized project and program related research and analysis. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interpretation of regulations, regulatory interpretations, advisory bulletins, and other guidance applicable to Community Investment programs. 
• Application of Community Investment risk and control environments, particularly those applicable to business policies; assist with defining, changing, and managing controls applicable to business policies. 
• Develop and implement policies and related documentation; collaborate with CI Operations team to ensure departmental guides, procedures, and other business documentation comply. 
• Maintain master list of all Community Investment related policies; manage the annual review process for policies; understand the record retention policy as it applies to policies and ensure proper electronic storage and organization of the files. 
• Manage the Community Investment Policy and Loan Committees, including maintenance of policy items, establishing agendas and facilitating meetings, and documenting decisions.
• Monitor trends within the district and industry; ensure policies are responsive and relevant, and propose revisions when necessary.
• Ensure policy decisions and directives are clearly communicated and disseminated, both internally and externally. 
• Participate in the analysis of applications submitted under the competitive AHP, including review of eligibility requirements, financial feasibility, and scoring commitments. 
• Analyze programmatic data; Assists in the design of management and Board-level reports.
• Assist in providing technical assistance to members and project sponsors with AHP applications. 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor degree with a concentration in Business or Public Administration, Finance, Real Estate, Urban Planning, Community Development, or other allied field. 
• 5 plus years of banking or community development experience. Post graduate education may substitute for some work experience. 
• MS Office Suite

Contact: 

Meri Sheehan, Recruiter
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, Human Resources Department
(312) 552-2671
www.fhlbc.com
msheehan@fhlbc.com

Supervision Analyst - Federal Reserve Bank - Chicago, IL

Supervision Analyst-246903
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full description:

https://frb.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=246903&lang=en#.V3wtHAbbv5I

Supervision and Regulation Department: Consumer Compliance Division

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is searching for highly qualified candidates for an immediate opening for a Supervision Analyst to conduct data driven activities in support of supervisory objectives. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of housing, economic, and demographic data and sources, analytic skills including basic programming and query design knowledge and commitment to consumer protection. The position will be based in our landmark office in Chicago’s Financial District.

Job Summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago plays a key role in supervising compliance with consumer protection laws for banks within the Seventh District and for the largest bank holding companies regulated by the Federal Reserve. Within the Supervision and Regulation Department, the Supervision Analyst team is responsible for collecting, compiling and disseminating data in support of individual and portfolio supervisory activity. Furthermore, the Supervision Analyst team is responsible for developing intelligence on trends, risks, and data to inform supervisory and policy development throughout the Federal Reserve System.

The Supervision Analyst will work with data sources and portfolio managers to assist in the use of data driven supervision efforts for consumer protection laws. The position will work closely with other Consumer Compliance Supervision Analysts, as well as Consumer Compliance Risk Specialists to build data for use in supervisory exams and activity, create workflows, enhance procedures, and identify emerging institutional and/or portfolio level risks. This position will work with the following (although not limited to) data sources: institutional loan level data, HMDA, Small Business (CRA) and census data, and internal supervisory or regulatory databases. This position also requires the ability to produce and analyze maps.

Essential Duties

• Develop materials to support exam activities that are accurate, quality-based, procedurally compliant and timely
• Provide consultative activities to portfolio managers and examiners-in-charge with regards to data for exam specific activities
• Identify and craft automated solutions for data and workflow processes, while continuing to assume ownership for procedural documents and processes
• Collaborate to identify additional reporting needs and execute on building and delivering materials to portfolio managers, as well as senior level management
• Develop and maintain strong ongoing relationships with supervisory personnel within the business line, division and across Reserve Banks
• Performs other duties as assigned

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Coursework in Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Business Administration preferred
• Over three years of direct work-related experience.

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with SQL and or SAS preferred
• Strong Excel Skills, including automation of routine functions, VBA a plus
• Knowledge of GIS
• Ability to work with external data, curate division data resources and compile new data sets
• Knowledge of SharePoint, experience with WorkFlows or NinTex a plus.
• Demonstrates independent thinking and decision-making abilities
• Demonstrates strong written and oral communication abilities
• Possesses and applies both specific and broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of consumer protection

Other Requirements

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents with the intent to become U.S. Citizens
• As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities, and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary

Mission Assignment Specialist - FEMA - Atlanta , GA

Mission Assignment Specialist
FEMA
Atlanta , GA

To Apply for this vacancy visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/438517300/

When disaster strikes, America looks to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Now FEMA looks to you. Join our team and use your talent to support Americans in their times of greatest need. FEMA prepares the nation for all hazards and manages Federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. We foster innovation, reward performance and creativity, and provide challenges on a routine basis with a well-skilled, knowledgeable, high performance workforce. Please visitwww.fema.gov for additional information.

EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

This position is being announced under FEMA's Reservist Program. This is a 2 year appointment in the Excepted Service. Employment is on an intermittent basis. Veterans’ preference does not apply to the reservist program selection process.

Duties
As a Mission Assignment Specialist (MASP) in FEMA's Reservist Program, you will be responsible for assisting the Mission Assignment Manager in preparing, tracking, and monitoring Mission Assignments (MAs). Typical assignments include:

• Gather pertinent information to process MAs; Identify and prevent duplicate requests;
• Input Resource Request Form (RRF) information into Enterprise Coordination and Approval Processing Systems (eCAPS) to create and processes MAs;
• Prepare and review MA documents and obtain signatory approvals, as necessary;
• Coordinate the mission statements, cost estimates, and estimated dates of completion with Federal agencies, when assigned;
• Monitor MA Assignment billing and reimbursement.
• Create and maintain accurate MA files for record keeping;
• Prepare amendments to MAs and prepare MA Task Orders, as directed; Provide copies of approved MAs to responsible parties and update status of mission assignments in WebEOC

Job Requirements

• This position requires a Public Trust background investigation.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
• Travel will be required.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government credit card.
• Selective service registration is required.

Qualifications

• You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for this position, you must possess atleast one of the following:
• Experience coordinating disparate partners and stakeholders under short timelines in a rapidly changing, austere environment to achieve common objectives
• Experience establishing and tracking metrics to measure completion of objectives and tasks
• Experience participating in incident action planning processes that identify resources and work assignments and supporting documents that provided direction and information for management of the incident

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 provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your application must show that you meet all requirements for this position. You may be found "not qualified" if you do not possess the minimum competencies required for the position.

Security Clearance
Public Trust - Background Investigation

To Apply for this vacancy visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/438517300/

Grant Specialist - Washington, DC

Grants Management Specialists: Workforce Development and Infrastructure
Appalachian Regional Commission
Washington, DC

ARC has two grants management specialist positions open in the Program Operations Division (POD):

• Workforce Development Specialist 
• Infrastructure Specialist

The positions provide staff support and technical assistance to a variety of stakeholder groups, including local governments, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and other ARC partners. Staff leverage their existing experience and gain new expertise to further the Commission's goals by coordinating development activity within the Region and encouraging project activity to promote growth and development. 

Grants Management Specialist (Workforce Development) —Candidates should have experience in at least one or more of the following areas of specialization: Workforce development; instructional systems design; training design and delivery; higher education administration; youth leadership and development.

Grants Management Specialist (Infrastructure) —Candidates should have experience in at least one or more of the following areas of specialization: Physical infrastructure systems (water/wastewater); water resource management; local food systems; downtown/main street revitalization; rural brownfields.

Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbents will be responsible for managing a portfolio of ARC-funded projects, including planning and coordination, project and program development, grant application review, and general grants management duties. In addition, the incumbents will provide guidance to the Commission in their areas of expertise. The incumbents will help formulate ARC strategies, identify best practices, develop alliances or partnerships with other organizations, implement and monitor projects, and provide technical analysis to ensure consistency with ARC planning and program development requirements.

The incumbents will provide technical expertise to the Commission and the states and serve as a broker and advocate for programs that help implement ARC's strategic plan . As grants management specialists, the incumbents must be able to work collaboratively with communities and state representatives throughout various stages of project development. In this role, the incumbents will provide adequate monitoring and guidance and appropriate intervention to support the grantees' successful implementation of ARC-funded projects, both programmatically and financially. Other duties include making public presentations at meetings and conferences; traveling generally within the Appalachian Region; and assisting with continuous process improvement efforts within the Program Operations Division and the agency as a whole.

Qualifications Required

• Master's degree in a program area related to the field of expertise is preferred.
• Examples for the Workforce Development Specialist position include: Workforce development, training development, public administration, instructional systems design, education, community college administration, or related program. 
• Examples for the Infrastructure Program Manager position include: Regional/urban planning, public administration, sustainable development, environmental science, or related program.
• A minimum of two years of specialized experience that has provided the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of this kind of work would include experience in community, economic, or workforce development, with an emphasis on rural areas and an appreciation for barriers in rural areas and an ability to creatively pursue solutions suited to low-income rural areas.

Additional Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Prior to hire, the selectee must successfully complete a federal background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Applicants will be evaluated to determine if they meet the minimum qualification requirements and the extent to which their application shows possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position:

• Experience in at least one of the areas of specialization listed above.
• Experience in grants management.
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams and to manage multiple projects.

Salary and Benefits
ARC follows the General Schedule Salary Table of the federal government. ARC's NF-1101-11 is equivalent to the federal grade GS-11. Pay will be commensurate with experience.

These are not federal positions; however, if a federal employee is selected for one of the positions and transfers without a break in service of more than three calendar days, he/she is entitled to continue his/her retirement, life and health insurance benefits, and leave entitlements. A non-federal selectee will be offered a generous, comparable benefits package.

How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents.

• A complete and up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter that identifies which position you are applying for and describes your background and qualifications as they relate to the qualifications listed above for the particular position.

Application materials may be submitted by email, fax, or mail to:
Appalachian Regional Commission
Human Resources Office, Suite 700
1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009-1068
Email: hr@arc.gov
Fax: 202.234.8599

Community Planner - USDOT - Chicago, IL

Community Planner

Department Of Transportation

Federal Transit Administration

Chicago, IL 

Job Announcement Number: FTA.R5-2016-0002
SALARY RANGE: $64,650.00 to $100,000.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, January 14, 2016 to Wednesday, January 20, 2016
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0020-11/12 (Open to All U.S. Citizens) JAC
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Chicago, IL

WHO MAY APPLY:
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.R5-2016-0003

SECURITY CLEARANCE:
Public Trust - Background Investigation
SUPERVISORY STATUS:No

JOB SUMMARY:
About the Agency
The position is located in the Office of Planning and Program Development for Federal Transit Administration Region V, Chicago, Illinois and is under the supervision of the office director. This office is responsible for the oversight of state/local planning and programming activities leading up to and including the award of all grants related to all FTA programs. The incumbent is responsible for assisting in the administration of regional activities related to project development. Project development activities include assisting grantees and other local and State agencies in compliance with FTA, state and metropolitan planning regulations, and compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT: This position is perfect for entry to mid-level planner seeking a career with the Federal Transit Administration, and opportunity to apply project management, and technical skills to public transit and/or public works projects.

NOTE: If selected for an interview for this position – at the interview stage, candidates will be given a particular topic to use to draft a writing sample.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional Travel. Frequent Travel of up to 10% may be required.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED: No

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• Review Required Documents Section as documents are required by closing date
• Job announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 30 days.
• Announcement also advertised to status applicants: FTA.R5-2016-0003

DUTIES:
At the full performance level, the Community Planner:

• Monitors and reviews the state and metropolitan transportation planning process to ensure that an efficient transportation program is developed which is consistent with local, state and Federal objectives.Limit the duties listed to the top 5 or so based on the job analysis, not the PD.
• Coordinates grant program, funding and project issues with other US DOT modes and other Federal agencies (e.g., HUD, EPA, DOL, etc.).
• Represents FTA through oral and written communications in meetings at Regional and Headquarters levels and in the field with state and local governments, transit operators, MPO, representatives of public and privately owned carriers, and various public and private groups concerned with transit matters.
• Provides engineering and project management assistance to program managers, senior staff and grantees. The objective is to insure that projects are properly designed and managed to achieve the approved purpose and are completed on schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

For the GS-11, to qualify on Experience, you must have one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the following: 

• Experience planning, coordinating, or monitoring planning projects, or studies, or carrying out operating assignments, which involve planning problems that are conventional in nature, but of considerable scope.
• Experience with state and/or metropolitan transportation planning processes to ensure that an effective and efficient transportation program is developed which is consistent with required objectives. To qualify on Education, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.You can also qualify on a combination of higher level graduate education and matching experience.

For the GS-12, to qualify on Experience, you must have one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the following:

• Experience planning, coordinating, or monitoring planning projects, or studies, or carrying out operating assignments, which involve planning problems that are conventional in nature, but of considerable scope.
• Experience providing technical assistance with program and project management. There is no educational substitute at the GS-12.

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.                                                                         OR
• 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.             

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.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.

Telework: Manager may exercise discretion to allow a limited amount of regular or task-based telework for this position.

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. The answers you select in the on-line process must be substantiated in your application package. If upon review, it is determined that your described work history, competencies, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, you may not be referred to the selecting official. Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support your answers.
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BENEFITS:
You can review our benefits at:https://jobs.mgsapps.monster.com/dot/vacancy/preview!benefits.hms?orgId=2&jnum=73579

OTHER INFORMATION:
Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

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.

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.If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET) at (202) 366-1298. You may also email us at Transjobs@dot.gov.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
The following documents must be provided by the close date:

• RESUME - Needs to be created within USA Jobs Resume Builder. It must show relevant experience, education, and fully support the required specialized experience.
• COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRE
• TRANSCRIPTS - verifying that you meet the stated education requirements, if you are qualifying based on education.
• 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.
• VETERANS - In order to be considered as a preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD214. Your DD214 need not be official but must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. If you are claiming preference eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must submit proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability.
• SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS - If requesting concurrent consideration for 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 military spouse NC appointments or 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 CTAP/ICTAP. You must submit ALL of the following: (1) your most recent performance appraisal, (2) the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and (3) your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade. In addition, you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (falling in the Gold Category).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
US
Fax: 571-258-4052

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:
You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com. (Select "My USAJOBS" and click "Applications"). Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist will evaluate your application. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date. Qualified candidates will be assigned a score between 70 and 100, not including points that may be assigned for veterans' preference. The most highly qualified candidates are then referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If you are selected for an interview, we will contact you directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status.