Supervisory International Transportation Specialist (SME) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Em

Duties As a Supervisory International Transportation Specialist, you will: Serve as a division chief and recognized expert in transportation policy discussions and negotiations. Manage the operational execution of the office and daily management of its people and program responsibilities. Expertise in leading a teamoras asenior representativeonbilateral ormultilateralprogramsincludinginterpreting,applyingor negotiatingagreementsor developing and implementing international programs or projects. Formulate program objectives and work with the Director to determine which programs or projects should be initiated, dropped, curtailed or otherwise modified, and the amount of resources assigned to particular activities. Direct the formulation and adoption of policies designed to address new and unprecedented issues and problems stemming from changes in the international transportation industries. Plan, develop, and coordinate international initiatives and formulate coalitions with international organizations, senior officials of other U.S. and foreign government agencies and the U.S. and foreign private sectors, ensuring that interagency and private sector contacts are constantly briefed on new developments. Manage and implement multimodal partnerships on advancing U.S. policy objectives. Represent the Office of International Transportation and Trade in high level meetings, conferences and negotiations with other governments and international organizations to achieve the international and multimodal transportation policy objectives of the United States. Lead U.S. delegations at international meetings, assuming full responsibility for representing the views and interests of the U.S. Government. Provide research and expert policy guidance by preparing reports and recommendations. Provide policy guidance, counsel and assistance to the Office Director, the Assistant Secretary and the Secretary, the Congress and other executive branch agencies on all transportation and trade policy matters. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT:The Department of Transportation is looking for a seasoned, motivated and self-reliant professional who can share their expertise form #J-18808-Ljbffr Department of Transportation