Federal Transit Administration
Program Manager (Safety) - SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees
Federal Transit Administration, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Program Manager (Safety) - SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)
This position serves as a liaison between FTA Headquarters and the Regional Office (TRO) performing a myriad of safety, oversight and compliance activities to advance FTA’s safety mission. The position may work with recipients, Regional and HQ staff on safety and enforcement concerns discovered in the program areas. This position coordinates with stakeholders to provide information for safety compliance in program areas during technical compliance reviews, and for related safety activities.
Duties
Serve as the liaison between Regional Offices and TSO Headquarters as part of the Safety Management Process by providing advice in identifying, reviewing, and escalating safety issues.
Provide communication and liaison support between Regional Offices and TSO.
Support recipients and the region in safety grant applications, project implementation, inspection, oversight, and coordination activities.
Candidate will be required to travel 25% to 30% of the time.
Requirements
U.S. citizen eligible for consideration.
Meet specialized experience to qualify.
Submit application and resume online by the closing date.
Conditions of Employment
Probationary period: 1-year probation where performance is evaluated.
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/1959 must register.
Government travel card: Required for official business.
Time‑in‑grade: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade.
DEU requirement: Delegated examining procedure applicants may be required to complete a one‑year probationary period.
Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which they are requesting consideration. For Grade 13: at least one year of experience equivalent to GS‑12, including:
Experience conducting analytical studies and projects related to transit safety‑oriented programs.
Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing transit safety guidance or regulations.
Experience communicating information to internal and external stakeholders.
For Grade 14: at least one year of experience equivalent to GS‑13, including:
Experience utilizing, managing, and reporting methods and techniques to conduct analytical studies and projects directly related to transit safety‑oriented programs.
Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing transit safety guidance or regulations.
Experience communicating, leading, and presenting information to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience overseeing and leading work, summarizing team progress, reporting project status, and providing mentorship to staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Safety Technical Analysis: Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in design and use of facilities, equipment, operations and work processes.
Transit Safety and Compliance: Knowledge of rail transit operations, maintenance, and safety; knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal safety laws and regulations governing facilities, bus and rail operations as well as construction projects.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated skill and ability to communicate orally and in writing on technical and non‑technical subject matter with state and local officials, agency and DOT officials and to assist in making presentations to groups.
Additional Information
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation from requesting an applicant’s criminal history record before an offer of employment.
Applicants who believe they have been subject to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete Act may submit a written complaint to FairChanceAct@dot.gov.
Benefits As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position (full‑time, part‑time, intermittent). Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Project Management and Information Technology
Government Administration
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Duties
Serve as the liaison between Regional Offices and TSO Headquarters as part of the Safety Management Process by providing advice in identifying, reviewing, and escalating safety issues.
Provide communication and liaison support between Regional Offices and TSO.
Support recipients and the region in safety grant applications, project implementation, inspection, oversight, and coordination activities.
Candidate will be required to travel 25% to 30% of the time.
Requirements
U.S. citizen eligible for consideration.
Meet specialized experience to qualify.
Submit application and resume online by the closing date.
Conditions of Employment
Probationary period: 1-year probation where performance is evaluated.
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/1959 must register.
Government travel card: Required for official business.
Time‑in‑grade: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade.
DEU requirement: Delegated examining procedure applicants may be required to complete a one‑year probationary period.
Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, applicants must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which they are requesting consideration. For Grade 13: at least one year of experience equivalent to GS‑12, including:
Experience conducting analytical studies and projects related to transit safety‑oriented programs.
Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing transit safety guidance or regulations.
Experience communicating information to internal and external stakeholders.
For Grade 14: at least one year of experience equivalent to GS‑13, including:
Experience utilizing, managing, and reporting methods and techniques to conduct analytical studies and projects directly related to transit safety‑oriented programs.
Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing transit safety guidance or regulations.
Experience communicating, leading, and presenting information to internal and external stakeholders.
Experience overseeing and leading work, summarizing team progress, reporting project status, and providing mentorship to staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
Safety Technical Analysis: Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in design and use of facilities, equipment, operations and work processes.
Transit Safety and Compliance: Knowledge of rail transit operations, maintenance, and safety; knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal safety laws and regulations governing facilities, bus and rail operations as well as construction projects.
Communication: Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated skill and ability to communicate orally and in writing on technical and non‑technical subject matter with state and local officials, agency and DOT officials and to assist in making presentations to groups.
Additional Information
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation from requesting an applicant’s criminal history record before an offer of employment.
Applicants who believe they have been subject to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete Act may submit a written complaint to FairChanceAct@dot.gov.
Benefits As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position (full‑time, part‑time, intermittent). Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Project Management and Information Technology
Government Administration
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