Federal Transit Administration Positions in SEATTLE (fwd)

Patricia Clay (pclay@WHSUN1.WH.WHOI.EDU)
Tue, 20 Dec 1994 08:18:34 -0500

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Forwarded message:
> Date: Mon, 19 Dec 1994 20:57:44 -0800
> From: Paul Toliver <toliver@IX.NETCOM.COM>
> Subject: Federal Transit Administration Positions in SEATTLE
> To: Multiple recipients of list AFAM-L <AFAM-L@MIZZOU1.missouri.edu>
>
> The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) is looking to fill the
> following two positions for their SEATTLE Office.
>
> JOB OPENINGS
>
>
> FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FTA-1091
> Community Planner, GS-0020- 12 or 13 (1 vacancy)
> Opening Date 12-20-94
> Closing Date 01-25-95
> Seattle, WA Region 10
>
> STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The incumbent is responsible for assisting
> to administer regional activities relating to project
> development. The incumbent works with local, state and other
> Federal agencies on compliance with Major Investment Study
> regulations and policies, and provides technical assistance in
> the conduct of these studies. Responsible for review of Unified
> Planning Work Programs and State management systems. The
> incumbent reviews metropolitan Transportation Improvement
> Programs and reviews and recommends approval of State
> Transportation Improvement Programs. Meets and negotiates with
> representatives of local governments, state governments, transit
> operator, Metropolitan Planning Organizations and the public on
> the scope of the improvements to be funded and FTA policies and
> procedures. Performs planning process certifications jointly
> with FHWA. Reviews air quality conformity analyses, coordinates
> with other Federal agencies such as Federal Highway
> Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency as
> necessary. Works with grantees in the development of
> environmental assessments and environmental impact statements,
> and reviews those documents for compliance with NEPA and FTA
> program requirements. Takes proactive role in regional
> transportation planning processes carried out by Metropolitan
> Planning Organizations and provides Federal support in assuring
> that transit interests are given appropriate considerations.
> Provides technical assistance to MPOs, grantees and States in the
> development of grant applications and in the execution of project
> management actions on FTA funded projects.
>
> STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS: A degree in community planning or
> related disciplines such as urban affairs, architecture,
> landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography,
> economics, political science, or public administration, which
> includes at least 12 semester hours in the planning process,
> socio-economics and physical elements of planning, urban and
> regional economics analysis and development finance is required.
> Applicants must also have one year of specialized experience at
> the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience
> which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge,
> skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the
> position and which is typically in or related to the work of the
> position to be filled.
>
> SELECTIVE FACTORS: Applicant must possess a working knowledge of
> transportation and land use planning and general community
> planning, development strategies, methodologies and their
> relationship to transportation planning.
>
> QUALITY RANKING FACTORS: Applicants who meet the qualification
> requirements and the selective factors criteria described above
> will be rated and ranked on the following Knowledge, Skills and
> Abilities:
>
> 1. A working knowledge of professional principles and practices
> of planning or other related fields to review documents to
> assure that these principles and practices are adhered to.
>
> 2. A comprehensive, thorough and practical knowledge of
> technical concepts and practices involved in grant management
> procedure,s internal policy implementation process and
> administrative process is required.
>
> 3. Well developed written and oral communication skills are
> required.
>
> 4. Experience with transit operations is desired.
>
> 5. Expert knowledge of technical and engineering principles and
> practices to review documents to assure that these principles
> and practices are adhered to is desired.
> . . . . . . .
>
> HOW TO APPLY
>
> Applicants should submit:
>
> 1. SF-171, "Application for Federal Employment."
>
> 2. A supplemental statement which concisely addresses the
> quality ranking factors listed above. This statement should
> be a brief summary of the applicant's experience, education,
> awards, training and outside activities related to each.
>
> 3. A current annual performance appraisal.
>
> IF YOU ARE A MALE OVER AGE 18 WHO WAS BORN AFTER DECEMBER 31,
> 1959, YOU MUST HAVE REGISTERED WITH THE SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM
> (OR HAVE AN EXEMPTION) TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR A FEDERAL JOB.
>
> NOTE: All reinstatement eligible, as well as current Federal
> employees, should submit a copy of their latest SF-50,
> "Notification of Personnel Action," which will verify their
> competitive status and tenure.
>
> FORWARD COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE TO:
>
> Mrs. Avis M. Steward
> Federal Transit Administration
> Office of Personnel, Room 7101
> 400 Seventh Street S.W.
> Washington, D.C. 20590
>
> Telephone inquiries regarding copies of this announcement may be
> directed to (202) 366-8682, TTD (202) 366-6064.
>
> ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE FTA OFFICE OF PERSONNEL
> BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ORDER TO BE
> CONSIDERED. ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED IN POSTAGE PAID GOVERNMENT
> ENVELOPES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THROUGH
> A FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FAX MACHINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.