Community Planner - DIRECT HIRE

About the role

As a Community Planner, you will serve as a resource on FTA procedures and guidance related to transportation planning and Federal laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and directives for one or more of the following: tribal, urban, suburban, and/or rural public transportation systems.

The Ideal Candidate for this position is a transportation planning professional skilled in managing transportation planning programs or technical areas, with the skills and abilities to effectively represent the agency to Federal, State and local officials and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Serve as resource on FTA procedures and guidance related to transportation planning and Federal laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and directives for one or more of the following: tribal, urban, suburban, and/or rural public transportation systems.
• Keep current as to recent or emerging changes affecting FTA programs and projects.
• Review and oversight of the state and metropolitan transportation planning process to ensure that an efficient transportation program is developed which is consistent with local, state and Federal objectives.
• Review office programs related to community planning for technical and program management effectiveness; makes reports and offers suggestions for improvement based on findings.
• Provide technical advice and coordinates planning or related problems or projects with stakeholders.

Requirements

• 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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your 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 and must be retained for official business only.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant’s successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:

• Experience planning, coordinating, or monitoring planning projects or studies or carrying out operating assignments;
• Experience developing and/or evaluating transportation planning and program development processes at a local, regional, state, or national level;
• Experience developing reports and presentations for meetings and conferences.

To qualify for the GS-13 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include:

• Experience planning, coordinating, or monitoring grants, planning projects or studies, and/or carrying out operating assignments;
• Experience improving or assisting others in improving transportation planning processes or programs with an emphasis on emerging areas.
• Experience developing, evaluating, and/or overseeing the development of transportation planning and program development processes at a local, regional, state, or national level;
• Experience representing an organization during public meetings and conferences and addressing programmatic and technical issues and questions raised by a range of stakeholder groups.

Skills

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Public Planning: Knowledge of functions, principles, methods, and techniques related to community planning, outdoor recreation planning, and natural resource management, such as demand forecasting, environmental impact analysis, financial forecasting, and land use planning and zoning.
• Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Oral and Written Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Transportation: Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including costs and limits.

Benefits

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.