Director of Field Services – West

The Director of Field Services - West (DFS-West) provides leadership and direction to assigned division offices and provides oversight in the delivery of the Federal-aid Highway Program.

The DFS – West serves as a member of the FHWA Leadership Team and participates in the development of national policies and strategic plans to assure the accomplishment of the agency mission, vision, and strategic goals. The DFS – West also: Establishes intermodal and interagency partnerships to promote a collaborative process and coordination for decision making. Serves as primary contact in designing new initiatives for nationwide application that will have broad national impact upon the agency and the Nation's transportation systems. Provides direction to assigned division offices and facilitates the resolution of problems through strategic thinking, development of options, and with technology implementation bringing in Headquarters offices as appropriate. Provides leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of innovative models which advance the state-of-the-art technology from a national and/or international perspective.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) SECURITY CLEARANCE: You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. WRITING SAMPLE: A writing sample may be required. PRESENTATION: Applicants may be asked to prepare and present a presentation, provide a presentation on a scenario-based situation or a similar activity as a part of the applicant evaluation process.