Program Manager (DDA)
What you'd do
You will serve as the Deputy Division Administrator (DDA), a managerial position in the Division Office, reporting directly to the Division Administrator, a Senior Executive in the Federal Highway Administration. The position has primary responsibility and authority for assisting the Division Administrator to effectively promote, implement, and administer the largest and most complex Federal-aid Highway Program in the nation.
Major duties
As a Program Manager (DDA), you will: Actively assist the Division Administrator in providing leadership and direction over the administration of a highly diverse and complex multi-billion dollar Federal-aid Highway Program and establishing the Division Office objectives, priorities, and timetables, and through the evaluation of program activities, issues, and accomplishments. Provide leadership in the Division strategic planning process and oversee the development and implementation of the Division performance plan. Assist the Division Administrator as a consultant/advisor to the senior staff and other Division personnel in review of all highway program matters including planning, financing, programming, environment, design, bid analysis and award, construction, maintenance, right-of-way, civil rights, statewide and urban planning activities, and financial management matters. Provide guidance to State and local officials in the identification of surface transportation needs and related priorities which, when implemented, carry out national transportation goals. Directly supervise a multi-disciplinary staff that may include supervisory managers, engineers, community planners, realty officers and specialists, civil rights specialists, and financial and administrative staff. Communicate organizational strategies, goals, objectives and priorities to internal and external audiences. Build cohesive coalitions and partnerships with State and local officials. During the absence or preoccupation of the Division Administrator, the incumbent assumes full responsibility and authority to act for the Division Administrator in the operations of the Division Office. The ideal candidate for this position will have sound management and problem-solving skills, in-depth knowledge of the Federal-aid highway program, and experience partnering with State, local, and industry transportation stakeholders with responsibility for leadership in the development, coordination, and reporting of FHWA program activities.
What you need to qualify
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience applying program management principles and practices relating to Federal-aid surface transportation programs (transportation planning, design, construction, safety, environment, finance, etc.); AND Experience providing program oversight and conducting process reviews and strategic planning (e.g. experience working with the Strategic Plan, Strategic Implementation Plan, Unit Plan, etc.) and program and risk assessment process; AND Establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders in the public and private sectors. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Developing Others - Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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