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
The Program Analyst (SSO) SME supports the development and implementation of a national transit safety program, including transit safety policies, regulations, guidance, program expertise and coordination. Provides oversight to regulatory-based safety programs and technical assistance to FTA regional offices, states and 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. As assigned, evaluate program accomplishments and recommend actions; conduct technical analyses and develop briefing papers, program regulations and guidance, and other reports and correspondence. The ideal candidate
is motivated, experienced and self-reliant 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 will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest. Consider factors include your performance and conduct, agency needs, whether continued employment advances organizational goals, and whether it advances efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, employment may be terminated unless you receive certification 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 only. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One-year probationary period required (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. 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 GS-12, including: Experience using analytical and evaluative methods (qualitative and quantitative) to conduct analytical studies or projects related to transit safety oriented programs. Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing guidance or regulations and communicating requirements to audiences. 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 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 design and operation. Written Communication: Ability to write clearly and concisely for the intended audience. Additional information: For all types of consideration, experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information about applying to Federal positions, please visit the General Schedule qualifications policies. All applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Other information
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits certain inquiries before a conditional offer of employment. Some positions are exempt from these provisions. If you believe you were subjected to a violation, you may submit a complaint to the Department of Transportation. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the issue date. Candidates should be committed to improving federal government efficiency and upholding the rule of law.
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The Program Analyst (SSO) SME supports the development and implementation of a national transit safety program, including transit safety policies, regulations, guidance, program expertise and coordination. Provides oversight to regulatory-based safety programs and technical assistance to FTA regional offices, states and 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. As assigned, evaluate program accomplishments and recommend actions; conduct technical analyses and develop briefing papers, program regulations and guidance, and other reports and correspondence. The ideal candidate
is motivated, experienced and self-reliant 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 will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest. Consider factors include your performance and conduct, agency needs, whether continued employment advances organizational goals, and whether it advances efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, employment may be terminated unless you receive certification 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 only. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: One-year probationary period required (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. 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 GS-12, including: Experience using analytical and evaluative methods (qualitative and quantitative) to conduct analytical studies or projects related to transit safety oriented programs. Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing guidance or regulations and communicating requirements to audiences. 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 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 design and operation. Written Communication: Ability to write clearly and concisely for the intended audience. Additional information: For all types of consideration, experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For more information about applying to Federal positions, please visit the General Schedule qualifications policies. All applicants must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Other information
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits certain inquiries before a conditional offer of employment. Some positions are exempt from these provisions. If you believe you were subjected to a violation, you may submit a complaint to the Department of Transportation. This announcement may be used to fill additional positions within 90 days of the issue date. Candidates should be committed to improving federal government efficiency and upholding the rule of law.
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