Regional Administrator – Region 8

Federal Transit Administration • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Regional Administrator serves as the senior Federal Transit Administration (FTA) official for Region 8, providing executive leadership, direction, and oversight for the administration and implementation of FTA programs and initiatives throughout the Region. The role exercises executive direction over regional public transportation programs and ensures the effective administration and oversight of Federal transit assistance.

The position oversees complex grants and projects that may span multiple years, involve significant Federal investment and major infrastructure improvements, and require extensive coordination among Federal, State, local, and other stakeholders. The Regional Administrator ensures projects and programs are effectively managed, Federal funds are appropriately administered and protected, and applicable statutory, regulatory, programmatic, and policy requirements are carried out.

The Regional Administrator represents the FTA Administrator throughout the Region and serves as a senior representative in dealings with government officials, Congressional offices, public transportation agencies, transportation organizations, industry representatives, other Federal agencies, and other stakeholders. The position directs the Regional Office’s planning, implementation, administration, and oversight of FTA programs; sets regional priorities and objectives; aligns resources with program requirements and Departmental priorities; and ensures regional activities comply with applicable requirements and guidance. This includes executive direction of Federal public transportation grants and financial assistance involving planning, engineering, design, construction, environmental review, operations, and project management.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Demonstrate executive-level experience leading and managing complex public transportation or transportation programs, including Federal grants, major capital projects, financial assistance programs, and associated programmatic, financial, technical, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate executive-level experience establishing and maintaining effective relationships with senior Federal, State, and local officials and other transportation stakeholders to address complex or sensitive policy and program issues, resolve significant challenges, and advance organizational priorities.
• Demonstrate the five Executive Core Qualifications: commitment to the rule of law and principles of the American founding; driving efficiency; merit and competence; leading people; and achieving results.
• Submit an online application and resume by the stated closing date, with all required documents provided by that date. The resume must not exceed two pages and must demonstrate the applicable Executive Core and Technical Qualifications.
• Complete a one-year SES probationary period unless already completed; continued employment is subject to written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment when requested to determine suitability for Federal employment.
• Applicants subject to Selective Service requirements must certify registration or exemption.
• Obtain and maintain any required interim and/or final security clearance.
• A writing sample may be required, and applicants may be asked to prepare and deliver a presentation as part of the evaluation process.
• If qualifying through substituted education or training, submit transcripts or equivalent; foreign education used to qualify must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. accredited education.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership, direction, and oversight for FTA programs and activities throughout Region 8.
• Ensure the effective administration and oversight of Federal transit assistance and regional public transportation programs.
• Oversee complex, potentially multi-year grants and projects involving significant Federal investment, major infrastructure improvements, and coordination among stakeholders.
• Ensure projects and programs are effectively managed and Federal funds are appropriately administered and protected.
• Ensure FTA statutory, regulatory, programmatic, and policy requirements are carried out throughout the Region.
• Represent the FTA Administrator and serve as a senior FTA representative in interactions with government officials, Congressional offices, transportation agencies and organizations, industry representatives, other Federal agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Direct the planning, implementation, administration, and oversight of FTA programs through the Regional Office.
• Establish regional priorities, program objectives, and plans for accomplishing FTA programs and initiatives.
• Align organizational resources with FTA program requirements, Departmental priorities, and regional responsibilities.
• Ensure regional activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, national policies, program requirements, and FTA guidance.
• Provide executive direction for Federal public transportation grants and financial assistance involving planning, engineering, design, construction, environmental review, operations, and project management.

Benefits

• Federal retirement system with a defined-benefit pension.
• Thrift Savings Plan participation.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling for employees and immediate family members.
• Subsidy of up to $315 per month for mass-transit commuting costs.
• Annual leave, sick leave, and paid Federal holidays.
• Health benefits for employees and eligible family members.
• Flexible Spending Account participation.
• Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program participation option.
• Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance participation option.

What This Job Offers

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