Summary
The Texas Division Administrator (DA) is responsible for providing executive direction over the activities within the Division to effectively promote, implement and administer one of the largest and most complex Federal-aid programs in the Nation.
Duties
- The DA serves as the principal advisor to the Director of Field Services - Mid-America and the Office of the Administrator on policy, program and technical issues, particularly with regard to the effect on Texas's Federal-aid program management and on Federal/State relationships. In addition, the DA: Provides leadership and direction over the administration of a highly diverse and complex $7+ billion Federal-aid highway program through the establishment of Division Office objectives, priorities, and timetables, and through the evaluation of program activities, issues, and accomplishments; Directs operations of the Texas Division Office in the advancement of public-private partnership ventures to fund major transportation improvements and upgrading the State's transportation network including border connections that support increased international movement of freight between the United States and Mexico; Provides executive leadership in building and enhancing intermodal and interagency partnerships; Promotes intermodal coordination and technical skills development and consultation and assures that actions comply with national priorities, objectives, and federal laws and regulations, promoting transportation systems are economically sound and well balanced; Directs a professional staff, through subordinate supervisors, in providing program delivery assistance and technical services in highway transportation and safety; and Provides leadership and direction on the implementation of programs in furtherance of equal opportunity principles, consistent with Agency directives and goals.
Requirements
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) DRUG TEST: May be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests. SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will 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. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"