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Summary The position serves as the Director of Engineering in the Virginia Division of the Federal Highway Administration and is responsible for instituting and implementing a complex program to attain the Division goals and objectives, carrying out stewardship and oversight activities. The Director supervises a technical staff of professionals to assure the implementation of the Virginia Divisions goals and objectives for the programs and functions of the unit. Responsibilities The Supervisory Program Manager (Director of Engineering): Supervises a team of specialists in the areas of major projects, structure and bridge, local public agencies, design, construction, pavement and materials, ITS and operations, and safety. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities such as performance appraisals and leave approvals for personnel assigned to the work group. Serves as a mentor, coach, and advocate for the work group members, communicating the vision and direction for the Division. Establishes solid relationships with work group members, clearly communicating expectations and maintaining close working relationships. Develops and supports work teams and guides team and individual work accomplishments. Serves as a principal advisor to the Division Administrator and Deputy Division Administrator and provides direction, on a statewide basis, for the management, implementation, program direction, and coordination in the areas of major projects, structure and bridge, local public agencies, design, construction, pavement and materials, ITS and operations, and safety. Participates with the Leadership Team in developing and implementing the diverse and complex Federal-aid highway program through a strategic plan and annual work plan including establishment of Division Office goals, objectives, priorities, and timetables, and through the evaluation of program activities, problems, and accomplishments. Where state and Federal policies differ, plays a key role in focusing on and resolving issues of substantial state and Federal implications. Leads change across Division office teams and encourages the stronger use of performance measures in the development and implementation of a Unit Plan that is both strategic and measurable. Directly supervise a diverse team of engineers and program managers. Communicates organizational strategies, goals, objectives and priorities to internal and external audiences. Build cohesive coalitions and partnerships with State and local officials. Provides information and guidance in the interpretation, application, and implementation of Federal laws, regulations, and policies relating to the highway program on a day-to-day basis to officials of the State Department of Transportation, cities, counties, other agencies, and private citizens. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced career professional who is mission-focused, a champion of diversity, has experience leading and motivating employees, openly embraces creativity and innovation, and extensive knowledge and experience in Highway engineering and project delivery processes to innovatively deliver a large program of projects. Requirements 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. 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. 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 manger 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. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). 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. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience performing program management principles and practices relating to Federal-aid surface transportation programs; AND Experience in providing program oversight and conducting process reviews and strategic planning, specifically, experience working with the Strategic Plan, Strategic Implementation Plan, Unit Plan, and program and risk assessment process. You cannot qualify based on education; you must have experience at this grade level. 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: Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Negotiation - Works with others towards an agreement that may involve exchanging specific resources or resolving differences. Oral Communication- Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering 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. Written Communication- Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. 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. Education Additional Information 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. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.