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Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist - DIRECT HIRE
Federal Transit Administration · Posted 1 days ago
HybridFull-timeCambridge, MA$168K – $197KApply by Jun 10, 2026Transportation SpecialistENTJESTJISTJISTP
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The Director of Planning and Program Development in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Region 1), provides leadership and expert technical guidance to carry out the region's core functions related to federal transportation grant development, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Metropolitan and State Transportation Improvement Programs (TIPs/STIPs) and Unified Planning Work Programs (UPWPs).
What You'll Do
- →The Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist: Serves as the Director of Planning and Program Development within the regional office.
- →Works under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Administrator and Regional Administrator supporting the region's core program and execution of grant management and project oversight requirements.
- →Ensures that staff reserves and records commitments of and certifies funds in coordination with the appropriate Headquarters office.
- →Mentors and coaches employees and assists in the creation of individual development plans and their implementation.
- →Creates a culture that encourages others to meet the organization's mission and leads staff successfully on projects, programs or task groups.
- →Performs a full range of first-level supervisory responsibilities.
- →Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short- term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
- →Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
- →Develops performance standards and evaluates work performance of subordinates.
- →Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters.
- →Interviews candidates for positions in the division and recommends selection.
- →Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious complaints to a higher-level supervisor or manager.
- →Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases.
- →Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training.
Requirements
- ✓CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may 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.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals.
- ✓Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication.
- ✓Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
- ✓PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
- ✓You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
- ✓Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4211cf3d-f8dd-438a-8cfd-acbade55c7a2
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