Lead Transportation Program Specialist (DIRECT HIRE)

Federal Transit Administration•Denver, CO

About The Position

This position serves as a Lead Transportation Program Specialist under the leadership of a Regional Director. The role may involve leading transportation and environmental planning, program development, project development, and pre-award Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grant activities and programs. The specialist manages a portfolio of programmatic work, monitors and reports on progress, and represents the team in management discussions about resources and decisions. The role requires independent professional judgment and leadership in team settings, along with analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills. Experience overseeing or analyzing transportation policy, programs, or procedures is desirable. The position involves travel and requires a background security investigation. A one-year probationary period may apply.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or National.
Meet the Individual Occupational Requirement and specialized experience requirements.
For Grade 14, have at least one year of experience equivalent to GS-13.
Have experience coordinating and leading a team, including communicating assignments, projects, and due dates; overseeing work quality and timely service delivery; resolving program issues collaboratively; and liaising with management.
Have experience with transportation processes, program and project development and delivery, pre-award grant development and management, and compliance with federal requirements, regulations, and policies.
Have experience with transportation planning and environmental review processes for transportation projects in compliance with applicable federal laws, regulations, and policies.
Have experience drafting correspondence, memoranda, briefing papers, policy documents, and standard operating procedures for leadership.
Demonstrate leadership, program and project development knowledge, knowledge of federal transportation planning and environmental review, and oral and written communication skills.
Submit the application, resume, and required documents by the stated closing date.
Successfully complete a required background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Retain and use a government contractor-issued travel card for official business only.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the oversight and analysis of transportation policy, programs, and/or procedures.
Ability to function independently and demonstrate leadership in team environments.
Strong analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.
Resilience in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Communicate organizational goals and objectives, and assign and distribute workload among team members.
Coach team members on problem-solving methods and work practices.
Manage a portfolio of work supporting programmatic assignments and responsibilities.
Monitor and report on work progress.
Represent the team with management for resource allocation and decision-making.
Lead transportation and environmental planning, program development, project development, and pre-award FTA grant activities and programs as applicable.
Coordinate team assignments, projects, and due dates; oversee quality and timely delivery of work; and address program issues collaboratively.
Serve as a liaison between the team and management.
Develop and deliver transportation processes, programs, projects, and pre-award grants in compliance with federal requirements, regulations, and policies.
Support transportation planning and environmental review processes for transportation projects in compliance with applicable federal requirements.
Draft correspondence, memoranda, briefing papers, policy documents, and standard operating procedures for leadership.