Program Manager; Safety - SME; U.S. Citizens and Federal

Position: Program Manager (Safety) - SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Program Manager (Safety) – SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

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Summary

This position serves as a liaison between FTA Headquarters and the Regional Office (TRO) performing a myriad of safety, oversight and compliance activities to advance FTA’s safety mission. The position may work with recipients, Regional and HQ staff on safety and enforcement concerns discovered in the program areas. This position coordinates with stakeholders to provide information for safety compliance in program areas during technical compliance reviews, and for related safety activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison between Regional Offices and TSO Headquarters as a part of the Safety Management Process by providing advice in identifying, reviewing, and escalating safety issues.
• Provide communication and liaison support between Regional Offices and TSO.
• Support recipients and the region in safety grant applications, project implementation, inspection, oversight, and coordination activities.

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for consideration.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Selective Service:
  Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• Government Travel Card: A government contractor‑issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• Time‑in‑Grade:
  Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time‑in‑grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart
  
  F.

Qualifications

• Must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

Grade 13 – Specialized Experience

• At least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12.
• Experience utilizing methods and techniques to conduct analytical studies and/or projects relating to transit safety‑oriented programs.
• Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing transit safety guidance or regulations.
• Experience communicating information to internal and external stakeholders.

Grade 14 – Specialized Experience

• At least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13.
• Experience utilizing, managing, and reporting methods and techniques to conduct analytical studies and/or projects directly related to transit safety‑oriented programs.
• Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing transit safety guidance or regulations.
• Experience communicating, leading, and presenting information to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience overseeing and leading work, summarizing and reporting team progress and project status, and providing mentorship to other team members and staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Safety Technical Analysis:
  Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in the design and use of facilities, equipment, operations, and work processes; knowledge of the principles of safety, environmental issues, and accident prevention program administration.
• Transit Safety and Compliance:
  Knowledge of rail transit operations, maintenance, and safety; knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal safety laws and regulations governing facilities, bus and rail operations as well as construction projects.
• Communication:
  Strong interpersonal skills; demonstrated skill and ability to communicate orally and in writing on technical and non‑technical subject matter with state and local officials, agency and DOT officials and to assist in making presentations to groups.

Legal and Policy Statements

All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant’s criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment.

Job Details

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industry: Government Administration
• Location:
  
  Atlanta, GA
• Salary range: $ – $

Benefits

A federal employee and their family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding.

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