Director, Office of Infrastructure Deployment

Full Job Description

The Director of the Office of Infrastructure Deployment develops DOT-wide policies to improve transportation infrastructure project delivery, and program administration policies for select OST grant programs.

The Director also serves as the program manager for several multibillion-dollar discretionary grant programs including the RAISE, INFRA, Rural, Mega, and Safe Streets for ALL programs.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES.

Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified.

Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).

If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1.

Demonstrated executive-level experience in transportation policy and project development, including Federal transportation grant programs, policies, and strategic priorities, with the ability to lead analysis; collaborate with internal staff, stakeholders, executives, and other agencies; and translate identified needs into Departmental or comparable transportation policies and initiatives.

TQ 2.

Executive-level management experience in the development and evaluation of transportation investments, including competitive project selection, project readiness assessments, project delivery methods, and grant program management.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.

If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture.

This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.

Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. Major Duties:

The Office of Infrastructure Deployment serves as the Department's lead for several multibillion-dollar discretionary grant programs funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

The office also leads the development and coordination of national freight transportation policy within the Department and across Federal agencies to support efficient commercial goods movement.

The Director directly advises the Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Under Secretary, and Secretary by providing executive leadership in the formulation and recommendation of policies related to nationally significant infrastructure projects, including those that employ innovative financing, pricing mechanisms, and private-sector expertise.