Program Manager - Direct Hire
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SummaryThe Program Manager is responsible for the program management, oversight, and providing advisory services and direction for assigned program(s), in accordance with the mission, functions, activities, laws, rules, and regulations. The position serves as a liaison and in performing a broad range of program and planning work involving the management and development of a variety of agreements, programming of funds, and budget allocations for planning, engineering, and/or construction services.Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview* Accepting applications* Open & closing dates11/22/2024 to 11/21/2025* Salary$86,962 - $167,336 per yearSalaries reflected on this vacancy announcement will vary based on the duty station of the appointed position.* Pay scale & gradeGS 12 - 13* HelpLocationsMany vacancies in the following locations:* Juneau, AK* Wasilla, AK* Montgomery, AL* Little Rock, AR* Show more locations (66)* Phoenix, AZ* Clovis, CA* Los Angeles, CA* Sacramento, CA* Grand Junction, CO* Lakewood, CO* Hartford, CT* Washington, DC* Dover, DE* Orlando, FL* Tallahassee, FL* Atlanta, GA* Honolulu, HI* Ames, IA* Boise, ID* Chicago, IL* Matteson, IL* Springfield, IL* Indianapolis, IN* Topeka, KS* Frankfort, KY* Baton Rouge, LA* Location Negotiable After Selection* Cambridge, MA* Baltimore, MD* Augusta, ME* Lansing, MI* Saint Paul, MN* Jefferson City, MO* Jackson, MS* Tupelo, MS* Great Falls, MT* Helena, MT* Raleigh, NC* Bismarck, ND* Lincoln, NE* Concord, NH* Trenton, NJ* Albuquerque, NM* Santa Fe, NM* Carson City, NV* Henderson, NV* Albany, NY* New York, NY* Columbus, OH* Oklahoma City, OK* Salem, OR* Springfield, OR* Harrisburg, PA* Hato Rey, PR* Providence, RI* Columbia, SC* Pierre, SD* Nashville, TN* Sevierville, TN* Austin, TX* Salt Lake City, UT* Ashburn, VA* McLean, VA* Richmond, VA* Montpelier, VT* Olympia, WA* Vancouver, WA* Madison, WI* Charleston, WV* Cheyenne, WY* Remote jobNo* Telework eligibleYes-These positions are eligible for telework. They are not full-time teleworking positions and are not approved as remote work positions.* Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Travel may or may not be required. The amount of travel required varies by position and location.* Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-Varies by position. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives (PCS) are determined by the hiring agency and may or may not be authorized.* Appointment typeMultiple Appointment Types - Appointment Types vary depending on position (Permanent, Temporary, Term, etc.)* Work scheduleMultiple Schedules - Work Schedules vary depending on position (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent, etc.)* ServiceCompetitive* Promotion potential13* Job family (Series)* 0340 Program Management* Supervisory statusNo* Security clearanceOther* Drug testNo* Bargaining unit statusNo* Announcement numberFHWA.BIL-2025-0006* Control number814481200HelpThis job is open to* The publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a surplus or displaced employee.Clarification from the agencyThis announcement serves as a Direct Hire Public Notice to gather resumes. Applications will be accepted from All U.S. Citizens under Direct Hire Authority. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.VideosHelpDutiesDuties will vary depending on office and position. As a Program Manager within FHWA, you will:* Serve as a primary point of contact and authority on one or more programs for internal employees and external partners.* Serve as an advisor to management and executive leadership on developing and implementing strategic plans in support of achieving the program objectives.* Administer, implement, liaison, and coordinate the assigned program(s) in accordance with the delegations of authority and regulations.* Develop procedures, implement program responsibilities, and monitor the program(s).* Develop detailed plans to improve efficient operations, implement plans and initiatives to achieve mission and policy objectives, and assess program accomplishments.The ideal candidate for this position is a professional with Program Management experience that works independently and also demonstrates leadership in team environments. The candidate will have knowledge of funding allocations and fiscal accounting; a transportation background; the ability to manage multiple priorities; facilitation, and excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration skills to develop and monitor a program of projects in cooperation with multiple partners.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment* You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify* Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date* Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.* Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this positionCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:* SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.* BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.* POSITION SENSITIVITY AND RISK: Varies by position and will be based on the position to which appointed.* SECURITY CLEARANCE: Varies by position. If applicable, you must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position to which appointed.* PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required.* PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).* FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Varies by position. If applicable, the applicant selected is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.* GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: Travel will vary by position. If the position requires travel, a government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.* TOUR RENEWAL/HOME LEAVE: Tour renewal and home leave may be offered based on location and position/selection and a service agreement may be required.* TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. If approved for occasional telework, you will be required to report to the office on a regular basis. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor, and if applicable, approval of additional officials.* REMOTE WORK:This position may be eligible for Remote Work. Remote work is an arrangement in which an employee works at an alternative worksite (e.g., from home) and is not expected to report to the office to work. Remote work location will be determined upon/after selection and may affect locality pay. If selected as a remote work position, must have access to high-speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency standards from the approved work location within the Contiguous United State and sign a remote work agreement.QualificationsTo determine which grade(s) you may be eligible for, review the following grade specific details. You will be asked a few questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet this experience in your resume or you may be deemed ineligible.For the GS-12: You qualify for this grade level if you have at least one year of specialized experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which included:* Experience identifying program goals, objectives, and sequence and timing of program events and milestones, sufficient to plan and implement programs.* Experience gathering information, identifying, and analyzing issues, and developing recommendations relating to the implementation of long-term plans for programs and corresponding projects.For the GS-13:You qualify for this grade level if you have at least one year of specialized experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which included:* Experience identifying program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of program events and milestones, and methods of evaluating program accomplishments sufficient to plan, implement, and evaluate programs.* Experience advising, reviewing, evaluating, or resolving problems relating to the implementation of long-term plans for programs and corresponding projects.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:* Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.* Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.* Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.* Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experienceFor additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Additional informationTelework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.Remote work is an arrangement in which an employee works at an alternative worksite (e.g., from home) and is not expected to report to the office to work. Remote work location will be determined upon/after selection and may affect locality pay.The difference in salary is determined by the locality pay in each location. Salaries for all areas are available on the OPM website at: Area Cost-of-Living Allowances: applicable, the agency has the option of extending a term appointment up to the 4-year limit.Lead duties may be assigned based on position/selection.This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, ...@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of TransportationRead more* BenefitsHelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.Given our continuing need for professionals in one or more functional area of this field, we will routinely review applications and refer candidates for potential interviews multiple times during the open period of the announcement. Positions may be filled at one or more organizational units within the Federal Highway Administration based on need.When a certificate of eligibles is requested, only those applications received for location(s)/grade(s) by the request date will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position, and grades applied to, are met. Applications that are determined to meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official(s) for further consideration. If the Selecting Official wish to contact you for an interview or for selection, they will do so directly. Equal consideration will be given to all applications received.Note: Applications received under a direct hire public notice may or may not result in a referral or selection. Also, management has the discretion to select at any grade level announced covered by public notice.Applicants will not be rated or ranked. Veteran's Preference does NOT apply.How You will be Evaluated: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination.You may preview questions for this vacancy.* BenefitsHelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.* Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.RESUME - Your resume MUST contain specific information used to make a qualification determination that includes employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time or average number of hours worked per week, and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education as well as support the required specialized experience. Formatted resumes may be uploaded later in the application process. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: - Transcripts are required if you are using education to qualify for the GS-11 grade. The transcripts need not be official, but must show that you meet the stated education requirements, including specific major or class requirements.