Summary
You will serve as the Director of Program Development, a supervisory position in the Texas Division with the primary responsibility and authority to support the Division Administrator and Deputy Division Administrator in delivering the Federal-aid Highway Program in the State in accordance with all Federal laws and regulations. You will also provide on-site leadership of the day-to-day operations of the Program Development unit of the Texas Division.
Duties
As a Program Manager (Program Development Director), you will: Participate in the Division strategic planning activities. Assists in the development of the Division's Annual Performance Plan and coordinates with Division leadership to ensure integration of FHWA strategic goals and objectives with the Division Plan. Manages Federal-aid oversight initiatives and stewardship functions by conducting an annual program analysis and risk assessment of the Federal-aid program for the assigned areas of responsibility. Manages program reviews to ensure compliance and to improve and enhance program areas. Directly supervises multidisciplinary staff that may include engineers, transportation planners, community planners, air quality specialists, environmental protection specialists, and other professional, technical, and administrative personnel. Provides leadership on the multitude of processes used and quality improvements of those processes to the team leaders. Coordinates and directs the Planning and Environment Unit efforts in resolving conflicts relating to plans, programs and project issues. Communicates organizational strategies, goals, objectives, and priorities to internal and external audiences. The ideal candidate for this position is a proven leader with experience relating to State, local, and industry transportation matters with responsibility for leadership in the development, coordination, and reporting of FHWA strategic plans and the Division stewardship and oversight activities. The ideal candidate will also have experience providing information and expert guidance in the interpretation, application, and implementation of Federal laws, regulations, and policy relating to Planning, Air Quality and other technical programs to officials of the State Department of Transportation, cities, counties, other agencies, and to private citizens. They are experienced in leading and overseeing program priorities and reviews, working with senior level professionals in various organizations, serving as a senior agency/organization representative.
Requirements
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves 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. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. 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
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Please ensure that your resume contains specific information such as position titles, beginning and ending dates of employment for each position, average number of hours worked per week, and if the position is/was in the Federal government, you should provide the position series and grade level. All applicants: Your application will be reviewed in two phases determine how you move forward in the hiring process. Phase I: Your resume will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. ONLY two (2) pages of your resume will be reviewed. Additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) will not be reviewed. Applicants passing “Phase I” will move on to the “Phase II” of the assessment process where your application will be reviewed and rated based on the KSAs/Competencies listed in the vacancy announcement by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). You may preview questions for this vacancy.