Division Chief (Supervisory Program Manager) - DIRECT HIRE

About the role

This supervisory position is located in the Office of Program Oversight (TPO) within the Federal Transit Administration. The incumbent will serve as a division chief, under the direction of a director, managing and supervising a team responsible for designing and operating the nationwide program oversight of recipients of federal transit funding.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory direction, guidance, oversight, and quality review for the planning, development, implementation, and conduct of programs, projects, initiatives, and responsibilities within the Division.
• Lead a team in the management and operation of transit industry specific oversight review programs, including the FTA Triennial and State Management Reviews.
• Apply superior communication skills and represent TPO with internal and external audiences by constructing well-organized, well-written policies, procedures, contracts, memoranda, briefs, reports, letters, and other documents; and clearly and concisely briefing senior FTA officials.
• Identify, analyze, and clarify complex, critical, and controversial issues, including those relevant to external transit stakeholders; resolving conflicting or competing points of view on matters of fact, regulation and guidance; recommending action plans; and defining decision points to effectively monitor and report on implementation.
• Serve as an advisor to the TPO Executive Management Team and operate strategic direction.

Ideal candidate

The Ideal Candidate is an experienced supervisory manager who has excellent program management, communication, stakeholder collaboration, and analytical skills with knowledge of, and professional experience in oversight of federal transit program requirements and/or public transit governance, operations, or planning.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. 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 leading a team in the development, management, and execution of high-profile grantee-facing programs and projects.
• Experience communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with internal and external stakeholders, such as persuading, presenting, and defending programs, and preparing and executing briefings (formal and informal) to executive leaders on complex topics.
• Experience applying federal requirements in the context of public transit policy, public transit operations, or public transit planning.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Program Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing programs and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
• Communications: Expresses information orally and in writing to individuals and groups effectively, factoring in the audience and nature of the information (e.g., technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and writes in a clear, concise, organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Public Transit Industry Compliance: Applying federal program requirements to public transit policy, operations, and planning frameworks, assessing public transit system compliance with program requirements, identifying regulatory risks related to the public transit industry, and ensuring alignment with federal mandates.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• 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. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• 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.
• New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• This position may require a writing sample/assessment during or after the interview.

Additional information

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.

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

No education requirement for this position.

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.