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Lead Transportation Specialist

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The Arizona Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring a Lead Transportation Specialist (GS-2101-13 - $108,012 to $140,419 annually) in Phoenix, Arizona. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/792356600 (open to U.S. Citizens), selecting “Phoenix, Arizona” as the location and “GS-13” as the grade level. Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to Kadian.Hollenquest@dot.gov using the subject “Attention: Lead Transportation Specialist Position.” This job announcement closes on 06/26/2024 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

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The "Lead Transportation Specialist" is the Team Leader of the Grants Management Team and Program Management Analyst (PMA) for the Arizona Federal-aid Highway Division Office. In this role, the selectee oversees a team with statewide responsibilities for implementing Discretionary Grant programs and other statewide Federal-aid Highway program duties.

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As a Lead Transportation Specialist, 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 professional who functions independently and demonstrates leadership in team environments.

Additionally, the ideal candidate also has strong analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.

Experience in the oversight and analysis of transportation policy, programs or procedures is desirable.

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Phoenix is the capital of the southwestern U.S. state of Arizona. Known for its year-round sun and warm temperatures, it anchors a sprawling, multicity metropolitan area known as the Valley of the Sun. It's known for high-end spa resorts, Jack Nicklaus–designed golf courses and vibrant nightclubs. Other highlights include the Desert Botanical Garden, displaying cacti and numerous native plants.

Find FHWA's Arizona Federal-aid Highway Division Office at 4000 North Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix!