Deputy Associate Administrator- EXCEPTED SERVICE

Federal Transit Administration • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Deputy Associate Administrator for the Office of Regional Services supports the Associate Administrator, who provides leadership and direction over the day-to-day operations of FTA Regional Offices. The position promotes quality improvement, organizational effectiveness, stronger Regional-Headquarters relationships, strategic planning, and performance measurement across Regional Offices. It supports development and implementation of Regional activities, plans, and processes that advance DOT and FTA strategic plans, while fostering customer service and timely, high-quality work responsive to Regional office needs. The Deputy Associate Administrator recommends improvements to Regional Office and field-operation structures and processes relating to FTA program implementation and supervises Office of Regional Services employees and contracted personnel.

This is an Excepted Service position in Schedule Policy/Career. It is an at-will federal position and may require a two-year trial period and a one-year supervisory probationary period. The role involves travel and requires use of a government-issued travel card for official business. The selectee must submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• For Grade 15 consideration, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14, including advising executives in changing environments, predicting operational requirements, and resolving organizational conflicts.
• Have experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams representing senior executives and their interests.
• Have experience creating and launching new programs or teams through strategic planning.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills in planning and evaluating, administration and management, organizational awareness, and oral communication.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Complete a one-year supervisory probationary period unless already completed.
• Serve a two-year trial period and receive written certification to continue employment after that period.
• Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• Use a government contractor-issued travel card for official business.

Nice To Haves

• Senior-level professional leadership experience.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with geographically distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Associate Administrator in promoting quality improvement, organizational effectiveness, stronger Regional-Headquarters relationships, strategic plans, and performance measurement in Regional Offices.
• Promote development and implementation of Regional activities, plans, and processes that support DOT and FTA strategic plans.
• Foster a customer-service orientation and ensure timely, high-quality work products responsive to Regional office needs.
• Advocate and recommend process changes or improvements to the Associate Administrator concerning the structure, operation, and well-being of Regional Offices and field operations as they relate to FTA program implementation.
• Supervise Office of Regional Services employees, including leave approval, performance evaluations, discipline, and incentives.
• Provide direction to contracted personnel.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed