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Federal Transit Administration · 3 weeks ago

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

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The Federal Transit Administration is dedicated to advancing safety in transit operations. The Program Manager (Safety) will serve as a liaison between FTA Headquarters and Regional Offices, engaging in safety oversight and compliance activities to support FTA's safety mission.

Association

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves 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

Provides communication and liaison support between Regional Offices and TSO

Supports recipients and the region in safety grant applications, project implementation, inspection, oversight, and coordination activities

Qualification

Transit safety analysisSafety compliance knowledgeAnalytical project managementStakeholder engagementCommunication skills

Required

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

Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service

This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only

You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed)

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

Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed)

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 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: 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

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 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 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

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

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

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Company

Federal Transit Administration

The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) provides financial and technical assistance to local public transit systems. It is a sub-organization of U.S. Department of Transportation.

Founded in 1964

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

501-1000 employees