Federal Transit Administration
Supervisory Transportation Specialist - DIRECT HIRE
Federal Transit Administration, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Supervisory Transportation Specialist - DIRECT HIRE
Supervisory Transportation Specialist - DIRECT HIRE
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Positions are located in the Office of Transit Safety & Oversight, the Office of Safety Oversight and Compliance. The incumbent will serve as the Chief of the Safety Enforcement D&A Compliance Division, or Chief of The Safety Oversight Division. Summary
Positions are located in the Office of Transit Safety & Oversight, the Office of Safety Oversight and Compliance. The incumbent will serve as the Chief of the Safety Enforcement D&A Compliance Division, or Chief of The Safety Oversight Division.
Duties
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The Safety Enforcement D&A Compliance supervisor:
Provide strategic direction in reviewing, overseeing, and maintaining transit safety policy compliance Will oversee and provide direction on critical safety matters and oversight activities of State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs and Rail Transit Agencies (RTAs). Provides management and direction for safety oversight activities to include the development of regulatory documents to implement immediate safety actions, inspections, investigations, and corrective action plans
The Safety Oversight supervisor:
Oversee management and program support work, such as planning, budgeting, research, analysis, monitoring and tracking, correspondence control, communication, and coordination to support safety requirements. Assign work and provide leadership in program and project management, analysis, communication, decision-making, and time-management. Manage safety technical assistance, including guidance and compliance monitoring activities for state safety oversight program. Represents FTA through external stakeholder coordination and information sharing and oversees the preparation and delivery of safety program information through presentations to FTA executive leadership and external audiences.
The ideal candidate
is self-motivated, has demonstrated knowledge and expertise involving transit or transportation safety, technical standards, possesses sound, safety experience, or regulatory work experience that includes researching, analyzing, compiling data or regulatory information, documenting findings of field inspection compliance procedures and specifications. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate can manage projects and work cooperatively with stakeholders and direct reports to improve safety.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications.
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 managing, planning, scheduling, and executing major projects concerned with the development and implementation of rail safety compliance and enforcement activities. Experience implementing safety program criteria for safety oversight reviews based on federal regulations. Experience coordinating and integrating important and complex program segments that have substantial effect on safety and compliance programs. Experience planning and assigning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, prepares schedules for completion of work, develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinate employees.
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:
Strategic Thinking - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including costs and limits.
For 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=e4
All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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 record
before
that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.
In accordance with
5 U.S. Code9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Supervisory Transportation Specialist - DIRECT HIRE
1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Summary
Positions are located in the Office of Transit Safety & Oversight, the Office of Safety Oversight and Compliance. The incumbent will serve as the Chief of the Safety Enforcement D&A Compliance Division, or Chief of The Safety Oversight Division. Summary
Positions are located in the Office of Transit Safety & Oversight, the Office of Safety Oversight and Compliance. The incumbent will serve as the Chief of the Safety Enforcement D&A Compliance Division, or Chief of The Safety Oversight Division.
Duties
Help
The Safety Enforcement D&A Compliance supervisor:
Provide strategic direction in reviewing, overseeing, and maintaining transit safety policy compliance Will oversee and provide direction on critical safety matters and oversight activities of State Safety Oversight (SSO) Programs and Rail Transit Agencies (RTAs). Provides management and direction for safety oversight activities to include the development of regulatory documents to implement immediate safety actions, inspections, investigations, and corrective action plans
The Safety Oversight supervisor:
Oversee management and program support work, such as planning, budgeting, research, analysis, monitoring and tracking, correspondence control, communication, and coordination to support safety requirements. Assign work and provide leadership in program and project management, analysis, communication, decision-making, and time-management. Manage safety technical assistance, including guidance and compliance monitoring activities for state safety oversight program. Represents FTA through external stakeholder coordination and information sharing and oversees the preparation and delivery of safety program information through presentations to FTA executive leadership and external audiences.
The ideal candidate
is self-motivated, has demonstrated knowledge and expertise involving transit or transportation safety, technical standards, possesses sound, safety experience, or regulatory work experience that includes researching, analyzing, compiling data or regulatory information, documenting findings of field inspection compliance procedures and specifications. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate can manage projects and work cooperatively with stakeholders and direct reports to improve safety.
Requirements
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Conditions of employment
You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
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. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications.
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 managing, planning, scheduling, and executing major projects concerned with the development and implementation of rail safety compliance and enforcement activities. Experience implementing safety program criteria for safety oversight reviews based on federal regulations. Experience coordinating and integrating important and complex program segments that have substantial effect on safety and compliance programs. Experience planning and assigning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, prepares schedules for completion of work, develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinate employees.
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:
Strategic Thinking - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Transportation - Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including costs and limits.
For 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=e4
All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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 record
before
that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.
In accordance with
5 U.S. Code9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Seniority level
Seniority level Director Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Management and Manufacturing Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Federal Transit Administration by 2x Get notified about new Transportation Specialist jobs in
Washington, DC . Silver Spring, MD $60,000.00-$65,000.00 2 months ago Supervisory Transportation Specialist - DIRECT HIRE
Logistics Specialist, ADC InfraOps Logistics
Jessup, MD $51,900.00-$99,900.00 5 days ago District of Columbia, United States 1 month ago Logistics Specialist, ADC InfraOps Logistics
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Supply Chain Manager I, North America Transportation Execution
Arlington, VA $57,800.00-$106,100.00 2 days ago Washington, DC $73,334.00-$102,667.00 2 hours ago Supply Chain Manager II, North America Transportation Execution
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Washington, DC $71,308.00-$81,495.00 4 days ago Senior Transportation Subject Matter Expert
Severn, MD $76,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago Arlington, VA $59,400.00-$75,000.00 1 day ago Transportation Specialist - Wakefiled, VA
Rockville, MD $99,882.00-$147,342.00 3 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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