Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist - DIRECT HIRE

Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist

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.
• Provides executive leadership and direction to a team of staff and Planning and Program Development consultants, who provide technical assistance, grants, project management, and oversight for capital and operating projects designed to improve mobility and support the delivery of public transportation throughout the region; routinely making recommendations across all of these areas to enhance operations within the Regional office and across FTA.
• 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. Finds ways to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and quality of the work directed.