Federal Transit Administration
Program Analyst (SSO) - SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees )
Federal Transit Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
This position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a national transit safety program that includes transit safety policies, regulations, guidance, program expertise and coordination. Provides oversight to regulatory-based safety programs; and provides technical assistance to FTA regional offices, states & State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOA), transit agencies, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Implement State Safety Oversight regulations.
Utilize qualitative and quantitative techniques to evaluate the safety of State Safety Oversight.
Provide technical assistance to FTA regional offices, State Safety Oversight Agencies, and other transit safety stakeholders.
Provide oversight of the State Safety Oversight Agencies.
Evaluate program accomplishments, recommend actions, conduct technical analyses, and develop briefing papers, program regulations and guidance, and other reports and correspondence.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this position is a motivated, experienced and self-reliant professional with exceptional analytical abilities, and effective communication and customer service skills.
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.
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Considerations include performance and conduct, agency needs, whether continued employment would advance organizational goals, and efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of the probationary period, employment may be terminated unless certified in writing that 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 for official business use.
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.
DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements.
To qualify for the Grade 13 , you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, and it must include:
Experience utilizing analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, to conduct analytical studies and/or projects relating to transit safety oriented programs; AND
Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing guidance or regulations and communicating requirements to audiences; AND
Experience communicating information across various mediums to internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
Safety Engineering: Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in the design and use of facilities, equipment, operations, and work processes.
Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history before a conditional offer of employment. Some positions are exempt from these provisions. If you believe you have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance Act, you may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date. Applicants should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law.
A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and work schedule.
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This position is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a national transit safety program that includes transit safety policies, regulations, guidance, program expertise and coordination. Provides oversight to regulatory-based safety programs; and provides technical assistance to FTA regional offices, states & State Safety Oversight Agencies (SSOA), transit agencies, and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Implement State Safety Oversight regulations.
Utilize qualitative and quantitative techniques to evaluate the safety of State Safety Oversight.
Provide technical assistance to FTA regional offices, State Safety Oversight Agencies, and other transit safety stakeholders.
Provide oversight of the State Safety Oversight Agencies.
Evaluate program accomplishments, recommend actions, conduct technical analyses, and develop briefing papers, program regulations and guidance, and other reports and correspondence.
Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this position is a motivated, experienced and self-reliant professional with exceptional analytical abilities, and effective communication and customer service skills.
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.
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Considerations include performance and conduct, agency needs, whether continued employment would advance organizational goals, and efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of the probationary period, employment may be terminated unless certified in writing that 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 for official business use.
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.
DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements.
To qualify for the Grade 13 , you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, and it must include:
Experience utilizing analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, to conduct analytical studies and/or projects relating to transit safety oriented programs; AND
Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing guidance or regulations and communicating requirements to audiences; AND
Experience communicating information across various mediums to internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
Safety Engineering: Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in the design and use of facilities, equipment, operations, and work processes.
Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history before a conditional offer of employment. Some positions are exempt from these provisions. If you believe you have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance Act, you may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date. Applicants should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government and upholding the rule of law.
A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position and work schedule.
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