Program Manager (Division Administrator)

* DutiesHelpDutiesSummaryThe Division Administrator serves as senior manager and principal representative of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) at the State level and is responsible for overseeing Federal-aid program delivery and providing direction to FHWA partners and customers at the State and local levels.Learn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesAs the Program Manager (Division Administrator) you will:* Serve as the principal representative of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) with the State Highway Department and will be responsible for administering the total Federal-aid Highway Program in the State.* Provide leadership and guidance to State and local officials in the identification of surface transportation needs and related priorities in carrying out national transportation program goals.* Establish Division Office objectives, priorities, and timetables.* Commit Federal funds expended while maintaining compliance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.* Direct Federal-aid oversight initiatives and stewardship functions relying on annual risk assessments of the State’s Federal-aid program and enforcement of fiscal accountability and current financial management policies and practices.The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced mid to late career Federal Highway Administration employee with Federal-Aid or Federal Lands Highway management and leadership experience.Travel RequiredOccasional travel
– Some travel is required.Supervisory statusYesPromotion Potential15* Job family (Series)0340 Program Management* RequirementsHelpRequirementsConditions of Employment* Must meet specialized experience stated in Qualifications section* Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date* Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:* SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.* PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).* TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include:* Experience developing and applying program management principles and practices relating to Federal-aid surface transportation programs (transportation planning, design, construction, safety, environment, finance, etc.).* Experience developing and implementing strategic and performance plans.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:KSA 1 Program Management: Experience managing programs and processes regarding Federal-aid oversight initiatives, quality improvements related to State, local, and industry program administration, and managing GOE and travel.

Managing and implementing current regulations, policy guidance, and legal decisions in accordance with Title 23 related to Federal-aid objectives within the StateKSA 2 Program Knowledge: Federal-aid Highway program, Strategic Plan, Unit Plan, and Program and Risk Assessment processesKSA3 Ability to supervise and lead: Leading, supervising, and developing a professional staffKSA 4 Communication: Effectively communicating the Agency’s mission orally and in written communications with others at all management levels.

Building partnershipsFor 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=e4Education #06022021