Transportation Program Specialist/ Transportation Data Analyst
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Summary
This is a public notice for FTA authorized Transportation Data Analyst and Transportation Program Specialist (2101) positions open to U.S. Citizens. Positions may be announced for GS-11-14 to support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act 2021.
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Duties
As a Transportation Program Specialist/ Transportation Data Analyst, you will:
Serve as a Program Analyst and advisor to management on the evaluation of the effectiveness of government transportation programs.
The Ideal Candidate is a motivated, experienced and self-reliant professionals with exceptional analytical abilities, communication and customer service skills.
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Conditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualifySubmit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing dateRequired documents must be submitted by the closing date.Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.REMOTE WORK: This position may be eligible for remote work, which does not require reporting to the agency worksite location on a regular basis. If selected for a remote work location, you will be required to sign a remote work agreement detailing agency remote work policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.
To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include:
Experience analyzing and evaluating transportation related programs.
To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have
3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
You can also qualify based on a combination of higher-level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.
To qualify for the GS-12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11, it must include:
Experience analyzing and evaluating transportation related programs and developing innovative solutions.
You cannot qualify on education at this level, you must have experience.
To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include:
Experience analyzing and evaluating transportation related programs and developing innovative solutions and strategies for solving problems identified in such analyses.
You cannot qualify on education at this level, you must have experience.
To qualify for the GS-14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include:
Experience analyzing and evaluating transportation related programs and developing innovative solutions and strategies for solving problems identified in such analyses.Experience monitoring indicators and mechanisms for changes in Federal, State and local goals, policies, priorities and budgets, and skill interpreting the impacts of these developments on Federal.Transit assistance programs, legislation, policies, priorities and funding allocations.
You cannot qualify on education at this level, you must have experience.
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:
Planning and EvaluatingProject managementProblem SolvingOral and Written communication
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.
Additional information
The agency has the option of extending a term appointment up to the 4-year limit.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.
WRITING SAMPLE: Varies by position and supervisory determination. You may be asked to provide a writing sample.”
This position may be eligible for Remote Work.” Varies by position and supervisory determination.
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1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States
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