This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/548156800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Regional Administrator for the Fort Worth, TX office provides executive direction over the planning, grant making and project management functions and is responsible for the delivery of $1 billion annually in grant funds to a large number of public transit agencies. Additionally, they are responsible for managing all open grants, which could range from one year for an operating assistance grant, to up to eight years to construct complex transit improvements.
10/11/2019 to 11/22/2019
$127,914 - $184,600 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
Yes—Relocation may be authorized.
Permanent - Career
Full-time - Permanent
Senior Executive
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FTA.SES-2019-0004
548156800
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Open to all U.S. citizens.
The Regional Administrator for the Fort Worth, TX will:
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected for this position, you will be required to:
As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity. Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualification(s) and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below.
TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Demonstrated executive level experience of management principles, practices, methods and techniques required to manage and coordinate the activities of a multidisciplinary staff
2. Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, budgets, and operating procedures as well as having knowledge of the structure and functioning of the transit industry.
EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals, as well as the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, as well as the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations, as well as the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications to view a sample resume and for further guidance on addressing executive qualifications in a resume
Veterans' preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
An SES rating 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 a structured interview and reference checks. If selected, you 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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The following documents must be provided by the close date:
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in your removal from consideration for this position.
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.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME ONLY. Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs. Your resume must not exceed 5 pages; all other pages WILL NOT be considered.
Application packages must be received online no later than 11:59pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement.
If submitting a cover letter, it can only be one page in length; all other pages WILL NOT be considered.
If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET) at (202) 366-1298. You may also email us at Transjobs@dot.gov.
You will receive online confirmation that your application package has been received, as well as the final outcome regarding the hiring decision. All applications must be completed and submitted electronically no later than midnight ET of the closing date. Final reviews will be performed after the announcement closing, and timely notice of the status of your application will be emailed to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and selecting Application Status.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/548156800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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