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Position Summary
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking for a motivated executive to serve as the Executive Director of The Build America Bureau within the Office of the Secretary. The Build America Bureau is responsible for driving transportation infrastructure development projects in the United States. The Executive Director reports directly to the Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy and is responsible for the management and oversight of the daily activities, decisions, operations, and personnel of the Bureau, supports the Council on Credit and Finance, and carries out such additional duties as the Secretary of Transportation may prescribe. The Executive Director also provides leadership and management of finance programs such as Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) Credit Program, Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) Program, Private Activity Bonds, and other grants. The Build America Bureau was established to streamline credit opportunities and grants quickly and transparently, while providing technical assistance and encouraging innovative best practices in project planning, financing, delivery, and monitoring. To achieve this vision, a seasoned executive with unparalleled financial management expertise is needed to serve in this critical Executive Director role. Are you up to the challenge?
04/23/2018 to 06/04/2018
$126,148 - $189,600 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—Relocation funds are authorized.
Permanent - Career
Full-time - Permanent
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497491300
The Executive Director, The Build America Bureau:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Retirement/Pension Plan - You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system that provides benefits for both normal retirement (with as few as 5 years of civilian service) and for circumstances that might occur earlier, such involuntary retirement because of disability.
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. For more details, please visit the TSP website
Employee Assistance - Employees and their immediate families can take advantage of free confidential counseling with health professionals as part of the Federal Employees Assistance Program.
Transit Benefits - We subsidize up to $255 of mass transit commuting costs each month.
Telework - DOT recognizes the importance and encourages the use of telework.
Information related to performance, suitability, and security will be verified.If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
An SES reviewing panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo an interview and a reference check. If you are contacted for a second-round interview, you may be asked to submit a written narrative statement addressing each of the ECQ areas (Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, Building Coalitions). If selected, your written narrative statement addressing the ECQs must be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position.
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Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/497491300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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