Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist - Direct Hire

The Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist: Serves as the Director of Program Management and Project Oversight within the Regional Office. Works under the supervision of the Deputy Regional Administrator and Regional Administrator supporting the Region's core program and execution of grant management and project oversight requirements. The Director provides executive leadership and direction to a team of staff and Project Management Oversight consultants, who provide technical assistance, grants, project management, and oversight for capital and operating projects designed to improve mobility and support the delivery of public transportation throughout the Region; routinely making recommendations across all of these areas to enhance operations within the Regional office and across FTA. Ensures that staff reserves and records commitments of and certifies funds in coordination with the appropriate Headquarters office. Mentors and coaches employees and assists in the creation of in