Texas Division Administrator (DA)
What you'd do
The Texas Division Administrator (DA) is responsible for providing executive direction over the activities within the Division to effectively promote, implement and administer one of the largest and most complex Federal-aid programs in the Nation.
Major duties
The DA serves as the principal advisor to the Director of Field Services - Mid-America and the Office of the Administrator on policy, program and technical issues, particularly with regard to the effect on Texas's Federal-aid program management and on Federal/State relationships. In addition, the DA: Provides leadership and direction over the administration of a highly diverse and complex $7+ billion Federal-aid highway program through the establishment of Division Office objectives, priorities, and timetables, and through the evaluation of program activities, issues, and accomplishments; Directs operations of the Texas Division Office in the advancement of public-private partnership ventures to fund major transportation improvements and upgrading the State's transportation network including border connections that support increased international movement of freight between the United States and Mexico; Provides executive leadership in building and enhancing intermodal and interagency partnerships; Promotes intermodal coordination and technical skills development and consultation and assures that actions comply with national priorities, objectives, and federal laws and regulations, promoting transportation systems are economically sound and well balanced; Directs a professional staff, through subordinate supervisors, in providing program delivery assistance and technical services in highway transportation and safety; and Provides leadership and direction on the implementation of programs in furtherance of equal opportunity principles, consistent with Agency directives and goals.
What you need to qualify
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Demonstrates executive level experience leading the implementation of surface transportation laws, regulations, policy, and principles involving programs such as the Federal-aid Highway Program, highway safety, transportation planning, environment, infrastructure, design and construction, contract administration, highway financing, intelligent transportation systems, operations, or technology transfer. TQ 2: Demonstrates executive level experience establishing partnerships and providing guidance to Federal, State, and local agencies, and other transportation stakeholders in the delivery of surface transportation activities at all levels. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.
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