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Discretionary Grants and Local Public Agency Program Coordinator

Federal Highway Administration
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The Tennessee Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring a Discretionary Grants and Local Public Agency Program Coordinator (GS-2101-11/12 - $72,553 to $113,047 annually) in Nashville, Tennessee. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/759154400 (open to U.S. Citizens), selecting “Nashville, Tennessee” as the location and the grade level(s) most applicable to your level of education/experience. Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to Tennessee.FHWA@dot.gov using the subject “Attention: Discretionary Grants and LPA Program Coordinator.” This job announcement closes on 05/21/2024 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

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The selectee will work carrying out stewardship and oversight of Tennessee's Federal discretionary grant programs and the Local Public Agency (LPA) program. The incumbent will provide outreach, training, and technical assistance to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, Tennessee's Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), LPAs, tribes, and other stakeholders in understanding grant opportunities and guide the identification and development of activities supporting effective and compliant delivery of Federal-aid Highway Projects by local agencies. The selectee will work with a multidisciplinary team across FHWA's Tennessee Division to provide technical assistance and support in resolving program and project-specific issues.

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As a Discretionary Grants and Local Public Agency Program Coordinator, you will:

  • Provide expertise and assist in policy formulation, problem solving, development, promotion, and demonstration of state-of-the-art practices on a wide range of Transportation programs.
  • Conduct and participate in complex program reviews to evaluate and determine the extent of efficiency, effectiveness, and economy with which Transportation programs and administrative operations are carried out in conjunction with the agency’s mission and policies.
  • Develop plans, goals, and oversees the implementation of systems and procedural changes.
  • Serve as the point of contact for all Congressional, Headquarters, and other miscellaneous requests for information. Coordinate with appropriate staff to draft responses, reviews, finalizes and distributes correspondence.
  • Develop a wide range of methodologies to collect multitude of complex data/information. Track process improvements through critical metrics and adjusts processes as necessary to gain additional process improvements.
  • Provide expertise, training, and presentations to stakeholders in developing plans, goals, objectives for implementing deliverables for assigned Transportation programs.

The ideal candidate is a knowledgeable professional with experience implementing Federal-aid Highway Program and discretionary grant-related laws, regulations, and policy with effective communication skills to represent FHWA to state and local transportation agencies.

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Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and home to Vanderbilt University. Legendary country music venues include the Grand Ole Opry House, home of the famous “Grand Ole Opry” stage and radio show. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and historic Ryman Auditorium are Downtown, as is “The District,” featuring honky-tonks with live music and the Johnny Cash Museum, celebrating the singer's life.

Find FHWA's Tennessee Federal-aid Highway Division at 404 BNA Drive, near the Nashville International Airport!