Deputy Division Administrator/Program Manager (2024)

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The Federal Highway Administration is hiring Deputy Division Administrators/Program Managers (GS-0340-15 – $147,637 to $191,900) in Sacramento (California), Albany (New York), and Austin (Texas). To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/794244200 (open to U.S. Citizens). This job announcement closes on 06/19/2024 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

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We are looking for highly motivated, emotionally intelligent, and innovative leaders with good communication skills and strong abilities. The selectee will build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce and transportation system through multimodal partnerships. Think FHWA CA, NY, and TX if you are a proven leader with sound management and problem-solving skills, in-depth knowledge of Federal-aid Highway Program, and experience partnering with state, local, and industry transportation stakeholders with a responsibility for leadership in the development, coordination, and reporting of FHWA program activities. This opportunity also provides valuable experience to those exploring a path to Senior Executive Service (SES).

Please note that your knowledge, skills, and abilities (along with your qualifications to be a DDA) will be evaluated based on the information you provide in your application. Your resume should be more than a listing of your position description and responsibilities. While it is important that you identify your major responsibilities, it is essential that you highlight your accomplishments and their impact. A good rule of thumb is to use the problem-action-results format. Additionally, your application must demonstrate the leadership, strategic thinking, sound judgement, and people skills that are necessary for this and subsequent leadership positions.

These positions are eligible for telework and relocation expenses – this is not a remote position. A relocation incentive may be offered for current Federal employees who must relocate to a different geographic area. Relocation incentives require a written service agreement.

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As a Deputy Division Administrator/Program Manager, you will:

• Actively assist the Division Administrator in providing leadership and direction over the administration of a highly diverse and complex multi-billion dollar Federal-aid Highway Program and establishing the Division Office objectives, priorities, and timetables, and through the evaluation of program activities, issues, and accomplishments.
• Provide leadership in the Division strategic planning process and oversee the development and implementation of the Division performance plan. Assist the Division Administrator as a consultant/advisor to the senior staff and other Division personnel in review of all highway program matters including planning, financing, programming, environment, design, bid analysis and award, construction, maintenance, right-of-way, civil rights, statewide and urban planning activities, and financial management matters.
• Provide guidance to State and local officials in the identification of surface transportation needs and related priorities which, when implemented, carry out national transportation goals.
• Directly supervise a multi-disciplinary staff that may include supervisory managers, engineers, community planners, realty officers and specialists, civil rights specialists, and financial and administrative staff.
• Communicate organizational strategies, goals, objectives and priorities to internal and external audiences. Build cohesive coalitions and partnerships with State and local officials.
• During the absence or preoccupation of the Division Administrator, the incumbent assumes full responsibility and authority to act for the Division Administrator in the operations of the California Division Office.

The ideal candidate for this position will have sound management and problem-solving skills, in-depth knowledge of the Federal-aid highway program, and experience partnering with State, local, and industry transportation stakeholders with responsibility for leadership in the development, coordination, and reporting of FHWA program activities.

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FHWA’s California Federal-aid Highway Division is a dynamic work environment with a supportive, high-achieving multidisciplinary team with locations in Sacramento and Los Angeles. We have many innovative and challenging opportunities to showcase your talents and gain valuable work experiences that will position you well for future career advancement. We have excellent working relationships with a broad range of key transportation stakeholders and industry representatives.

Sacramento, capital of the U.S. state of California, lies at the confluence of the Sacramento River and American River. The district of Old Sacramento harkens back to the city’s “Gold Rush” era, with wooden sidewalks and wagon rides. One of several museums in Old Sacramento, the California State Railroad Museum depicts the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, one of the country’s earliest technological feats.

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FHWA’s New York Federal-aid Highway Division is a diverse group of professionals who value collaboration and innovation in how they approach the unique opportunities in one of the largest Federal-aid Highway Programs in the country working with a wide range of sponsors, partners, and the public. We value leadership at every level and leverage multiple perspectives from all staff in open dialogue. With a culture of employee empowerment and autonomy, we all share in opportunities and successes through a solution-oriented, team approach and strong culture of relationship and stewardship. We communicate with our partners effectively with one voice, to support balanced transportation decisions for the public.

Albany is the capital city of New York State. Downtown’s huge Empire State Plaza has reflecting pools, an art-filled underground shopping concourse and The Egg, a striking performing arts center. The plaza is bookended by the 1800s New York State Capitol and the New York State Museum, focusing on natural and cultural history. The Albany Institute of History and Art is famed for its Hudson River School paintings.

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FHWA’s Texas Federal-aid Highway Division provides stewardship and oversight for the largest Federal-aid Highway Program in the country! Texas has some of the most innovatively financed and delivered projects in the country. We have more miles of interstate, National Highway System (NHS), and bridges than any other state. Additionally, Texas has dozens of land border points of entry with Mexico. There are 23 Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), 11 Transportation Management Areas, 25 autonomous districts of the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), three of the top 10 most populous cities, and some of the most sparsely populated counties in the country. The Houston District alone has averaged closed to $1 Billion in annual letting awards for several years. We are continuously improving our processes and enhancing our stewardship and oversight initiatives…but our success is mainly due to the talents of a great team!

Austin is the state capital of Texas, an inland city bordering the Hill Country region. Home to the University of Texas flagship campus, Austin is known for its eclectic live-music scene centered around country, blues and rock. Its many parks and lakes are popular for hiking, biking, swimming and boating. South of the city, Formula One’s Circuit of the Americas raceway has hosted the United States Grand Prix.