This position is assigned to the Pennsylvania Division of the Federal Highway Administration. As the Program Manager you will provide direction and leadership to the Office of Planning, Environment, and Finance; develop Division policy, interpret national policy, and provide leadership, coordination, and authoritative advice to top State and local officials; and direct, administer, and evaluate programs, policies, and procedures in transportation program areas.

Duties

As a Program Manager, you will:

Requirements

• 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

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade.To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13 and it must include: Experience leading a workforce or team in delivering a highway transportation program or projects. Experience applying program management principles and practices relating to highway transportation programs. Experience representing management before local, state, and/or elected representatives at all levels to promote a transportation program. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, executive orders, policies, procedures, and guidelines which relate and/or are applicable to implementing and monitoring an effective Federal-aid Highway Division program. Knowledge of advanced principles and practices of highway and transportation project development and construction to provide authoritative advice and make complex transportation decisions and recommendations needed to interpret, develop, or redirect State and local highway programs. Ability to lead and motivate employees and supervise their day-to-day performance. Knowledge and application of leadership, management, supervisory, and team-building skills to both lead a work group and work effectively in a team-oriented environment. Ability to communicate effectively in the capacity of a spokesperson for the agency with State DOT's, local transportation officials, elected officials, other Federal and private interest representatives, and the public. 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.For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link:  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address DOT, FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION Submit Application and Documents Online 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]