Supervisory Program Manager (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Serves as the Branch Chief for the Planning, Programming, and Environmental (PP&E) Branch within Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), Federal Highway Administration in Lakewood, CO. Administration and coordination of all transportation programs, stewardship and oversight of funds administered by other agencies, transportation planning activities, and environmental compliance on transportation projects are the responsibilities of this position.

As a Supervisory Program Manager Branch Chief, Planning Programming & Environmental, you will: Serve as a member of the Leadership Team (LT), providing national and divisional strategic planning and direction for Division-wide goals and needs ensuring alignment with the USDOT and FHWA. Represent the CFLHD in meetings with partners, Federal, State, local agencies, Congressional representatives, and the public in the administration and coordination of the CFLHD's program. Coordinate all aspects of the Federal Lands Highway Program on the interpretation and application of standard practices to new situations or relating precedents to situations with comparable but conflicting issues. Develop, promote, and execute branch office policies, directives, standards, guidelines, and priorities for each program area. Monitor, track, and distribute programmed funds for preliminary engineering, construction engineering, construction, Architectural and Engineering (A/E) contracts, agreements, State-administered projects, right-of-way, and advance planning. Perform supervisory duties such as coaching team members, developing performance improvement plans and performance objectives, counseling, and evaluating performance. Provide technical and administrative supervision to subordinate supervisors and team leaders. Foster a business-focused team environment within the Branch, monitoring team performance through measurement of division and branch team accomplishments. The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-career employee with the knowledge and experience in coordinating and administering a legislated federal transportation program. This includes the budgeting, allocation, and programming of funds for the design and construction of transportation projects and the coordination of the establishment of a multi-year program of projects. The incumbent has experience in facilitating and leading teams of cross-functional groups; providing strong leadership to a dynamic environment shaped by Federal agency partner input and best practices; and in using a multi-disciplinary approach to problem solving and creative thinking. This position is ideal for the professional who likes to be challenged, is a team player, and is comfortable working with a number of Federal Lands partners and FHWA staff to achieve success.

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. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).