Regional Administrator Region 10 (Seattle, WA)

The regional office has multi-state responsibility to administer and oversee major Federal transit grant programs having significant Federal funding, major political emphasis, high visibility, and diverse purposes. The Regional Administrator is responsible for managing all open grants, which could range from one year for an operating assistance grant, to up to eight years to construct complex transit improvements. There may be up to $40 billion in grant funds under active management.

Duties

FTA's Region 10 office serves four states: Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. These states contain 60 urbanized areas with populations over 50,000 people and many rural and tribal public transportation providers. The Regional Administrator manages 119 grantees with 840 active grants. The Regional Administrator is responsible for the funding and oversight of the grantees and funding resources.

The Regional Administrator (Region 10), 

• Represents the Administrator of the FTA in the Region and directs the planning and development of comprehensive, coordinated, mass transportation systems. Represents and speaks for the Administrator in the resolution of highly controversial policy and political issues throughout the Region with top ranking officials of the State and local governments; Congressional delegations; representatives of the transit industry; technical associations; interest groups and the public; and other Federal officials.
• Administers the Federal Transportation programs which include planning, engineering, design, construction, environmental and operating program aspects uniform land acquisition and relocation assistance program which provides Federal assistance to those displaced by transit construction recipient and contractor compliance with civil rights program requirements contractor compliance pursuant to Davis-Bacon Act requirements; air quality planning program of and in coordination with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); and other transit related programs of applicable Federal programs.
• Directs the planning, implementation, and conduct of the FTA programs through the regional office. Assures that all organization elements within the regional office provide proper emphasis to individual programs in relation to total FTA regional program responsibilities and the resources available within the regional office.
• Determines and establishes program policies, objectives, and priorities for the region and directs the development of regional program plans for accomplishment of programs through the regional office. Assures that actions comply with national and regional policies, objectives and regulations.
• Assures maximum Federal, state, and local cooperation in the development of transportation systems in a manner that will serve the States and local communities effectively and efficiently. Provides executive direction in the provision of financial and technical assistance to State and local officials in the development of short and long-range transportation/transit plans and programs which are formulated on the basis of transportation needs, with consideration to comprehensive long-range land use plans, development objectives, other functional plans, and social, environmental, economic, transportation systems performance, and energy conservation goals and objectives.
• Directs technical expertise in the study and analysis of alternative transportation system management and investment strategies to assure efficient use of existing transportation facilities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Provide all required documents by closing date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Complete a Public Financial Disclosure report, OGE-278. You will need to provide the information annually.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity.  Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualification(s) and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Below are the descriptions of the mandatory technical qualifications for this position. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet these technical qualifications. 

TQ 1: Demonstrated executive level experience of management principles, practices, methods and techniques required to manage and coordinate the activities of a multidisciplinary staff.

TQ 2: Demonstrated ability to develop strategic plans, budgets, and operating procedures as well as having knowledge of the structure and functioning of the transit industry.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the mandatory ECQs that are required for all SES positions. Your  five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs.

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.

Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website.

You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements and executive resumes.

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