Transportation Planner Jobs in District Of Columbia

Job Title: TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST EAS - 25 WASHINGTON DC NC56927527 Company: United States Postal Service Location: Washington, DC Description: The United States Postal Service® is an independent establishment of theExecutive Branch of the United States Government and is a $75 billionFortune 100 company. Employing more than 690,000 career employees, theUSPS is the nation's number two employer. In the more than twocenturies since USPS® began, it has grown and changed with America.Today, the Postal Service receives and delivers over 680 million piecesof mail to more than 143 million addresses and services over 7 millioncustomers daily at nearly 38,000 post offices. Mail is collected fromover 280,000 points - including street mailboxes - across the UnitedStates, Puerto Rico, Guam, the American Virgin Islands and AmericanSamoa.TITLE:TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST EAS - 25 WASHINGTON DC NC56927527Position Information:TITLE: TRANSPORTATION SPECIALIST GRADE: EAS - 25 FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt OCCUPATION CODE: 2330-5039 NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/SundayHOURS: 07:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.Functional Purpose:Oversees and conducts the most complex projects for the design, development, implementation, evaluation, monitoring, and improvement of national level transportation programs, policies, systems, and requirements.Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drugscreening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free.Applicants must also be a U.S. citizen or have permanent resident alienstatus.The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.IMPORTANT INFORMATION:Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m., Central Time, of theposting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference mustattach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release orDischarge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibilityif claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States PostalService (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS providesreasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview,and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner,selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request canalso be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of yourlimitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on grantingreasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible toapply to this posting.1. Knowledge of transportation policies, procedures and regulations.2. Knowledge of principles and common practices related to transportation and physical distribution.3. Ability to analyze public law and federal regulations related to transportation, and develop processes to maintain compliance.4. Ability to conduct transportation research studies, projects, operations models and pilot programs, including analysis design, implementation and recommendations.5. Ability to evaluate existing activities and programs, identify problems, recommend solutions and implement corrective measures.6. Ability to oversee, develop, implement and conduct national transportation training programs.7. Ability to estimate, monitor and take compliance action for budget goals.8. Ability to provide technical advice and guidance on transportation programs, policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and systems.9. Ability to oversee and coordinate the activities of employees assigned to projects, including planning, making work assignments, organizing, and monitoring progress.For additional information, please contact Troy Garcia at Register to View

Job Title: Transportation Specialist, GS-2101-14 AT Company: Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Location: Washington, DC Description: This position serves as a Transportation Specialist in the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) Office of Planning, Environment and Realty, Office of Planning. The Office of Planning is responsible for the development and implementation of national policies, regulations, guidelines, standards, procedures, techniques, and initiatives to comply with the planning provisions of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU); Transportation Efficiency Act for the 21st Century (TEA- 21); Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA); the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA); the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations; Sections 109(h), 128, 138 of 23 U.S.C.; Section 303 of 49 U.S.C.; Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statues; and other related laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. The Planning Capacity Building Team is responsible for supporting the statewide, metropolitan, rural, and tribal transportation planning program nationally. The Team also facilitates related initiatives implemented through the planning process such as Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Community Impact Assessment, land use, livability, public involvement, performance management, etc. The principal functions of the Team include development and implementation of a national transportation planning capacity building program; legislative and regulatory proposal development and analysis; conduct and administration of research programs in transportation planning; coordination of agency efforts with other U.S. DOT agencies and external agencies, i.e., U.S. EPA, CEQ, HUD, USDA, etc.; and the provision of technical program assistance and training to FHWA and other Federal agencies, States, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs), public transportation agencies and other modal operators, and local agencies. The Team also is responsible for developing and overseeing policies regarding the administration of planning funds, under Title 23 U.S.C., those aspects of the Office of Planning dealing with community and people impacts, public involvement, Title VI/environmental justice as well as outreach and technical assistance.As a Transportation Specialist on the Planning Capacity Building Team, you will be responsible for providing program expertise, and technical support in developing and promoting national policies, programs, and procedures on numerous transportation planning and policy issues, procedures, and regulations. Under the direction of the Team Leader and Office Director, you will be responsible for developing and ensuring delivery of technical assistance and training to FHWA staff, State and local agencies and other parties in the development and implementation of transportation planning techniques and processes.  Also responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of program delivery such as developing regulations and/or guidance, technical assistance, training and research as part of the Statewide and metropolitan transportation planning process.  Possess expertise and experience in the application of a wide variety of disciplines such as transportation planning, government structures and intergovernmental relations, planning research, community planning, economic analysis, organizational and program evaluation, quantitative and qualitative analysis techniques, and public involvement processes.You will also provide leadership, coordination and support for existing program activities and an assessment of program direction in response to changes in internal and external needs. Program activities may include the application of regulations and guidance, the development of new program regulations and guidance, the review and development of research activities, the delivery of technical assistance, and the review and development of training and outreach relating to transportation planning, policy, techniques, and processes.  You will serve as a leader in the development of research and the delivery of technical assistance and training for transportation planning capacity building within the Office of Planning as the lead on multi-office task forces and/or work groups as the primary contact with other offices in FHWA and with other Federal agencies on policy and technical issues.The ideal candidate is a transportation leader or expert in planning, with specialty experience in capacity building and support the statewide, metropolitan, rural, and tribal transportation planning program nationally. Real solutions to meet genuine challenges.  Innovative ideas to take on growing realities. That's the Federal Highway Administration - Leaders in Paving the Way on the Road to Success.KEY REQUIREMENTS: You must be a U.S. Citizen & meet specialized experience. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Provide ALL required documents by closing date (see How to Apply Tab). Position is telework eligible. Job also advertised under Merit Promotion: FHWA.HEP-2010-0016. Job announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

Job Title: Transportation Specialist (Regulations), GS-2101-9/11/12/13 JAC Company: Transportation, Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Admin Location: Washington, DC Description: This position is located in PHMSA's Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, Office of Special Permits and Approvals which is responsible for the safe and secure transportation of hazardous materials under a special permit or approval by air, water, highway and rail.  You will serve as a specialist evaluating and developing the criteria and safety standards for special permits or approval applications involving any mode of transport. You will be responsible for managing all aspects of a special permit or approval application from initial review to completion.  The U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration's (PHMSA) mission is to protect people and the environment from the risks inherent to the transportation of hazardous materials by all modes.  This position is perfect for an entry level, journeyman level, or experienced mid-career person who is looking for challenging assignments, performing analytical, investigative and administrative duties related to providing advice and interpretation of regulations on the transportation of hazardous materials and hazardous material packaging; making decisions concerning special permits and approval for the transportation of hazardous materials.Alternative work schedules and telework schedules are strongly encouraged. The Office is located within minutes from the Navy Yard Metro station and within blocks from the newly built National Ball Park stadium. Take a journey to challenge your mind and develop your career. The quality of our lives, shape of our communities, and productivity of our Nation's economy depend on our transportation systems. We recognize and value the importance of our workforce and the diversity of backgrounds and ideas that each employee brings. So we invite you to join us in shaping the future of our organization and meeting the challenges of the 21st Century, while advancing the best transportation system in the world.KEY REQUIREMENTS: You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Job announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days. Position is telework eligible. Job Announcement is also advertised merit promotion:PHMSA.HMHQ-2010-0009 Relocation expenses ARE NOT authorized.

Job Title: Transportation Specialist - GS - 2101 - 13 / 14 BP Company: Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Location: Washington, DC Description: This position is in the Technology Division of the Office of Research and Analysis, Associate Administrator for Research and Information Technology, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).  The Division's primary responsibilities are to adopt, develop, test, and deploy technology solutions that will reduce the number and severity of commercial motor vehicle crashes. You will develop and manage projects that will improve motor carrier safety and accelerate the deployment of safety technologies.  You will also work with other offices within the FMCSA, other Department of Transportation agencies, States, and the motor carrier industry to develop and manage projects that integrate data collected and exchanged by Federal, State, and industry information systems and networks.  In addition, you will actively participate in the development of multi-year programs for technology testing and transfer.  The ideal candidate for this position is a senior level transportation program specialist who has excellent leadership, communication and analytical skills and looking for an opportunity to apply project management experience in interacting with agency field and headquarters staff, grantees, Federal and State agencies, contractors, and other interested stakeholders. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established as a separate administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999.Our primary mission is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.FMCSA is headquartered in Washington, DC. We employ more than 1,000 individuals, in all 50 States and the District of Columbia, dedicated to improving bus and truck safety and saving lives.KEY REQUIREMENTS: You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Provide ALL required documents by closing date (see How to Apply Tab) Position is telework eligible. Announcement is also advertised merit promotion: FMCSA-2010-0053. Job announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.

Job Title: Transportation Specialist, GS-2101-14 DB Company: Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Location: Washington, DC Description: This position is in the Travel Monitoring and Surveys team, Office of Highway Policy Information (OHPI). The candidate serves as the FHWA's national expert responsible for providing senior management with technical and policy guidance on the collection, analysis, modeling, and reporting of travel and traffic data covering both passenger and freight movements. Specialist will be responsible for providing authoritative guidance and leadership in areas of vehicle data collection and analysis including vehicle volume, vehicle class, and vehicle weight, weigh-in-motion, automated vehicle classification, automatic vehicle identification, to other FHWA and DOT offices, other Federal Agencies, State Highway Agencies, and private and public research organizations. The candidate will provide expert review on traffic data contained in the Highway Performance and Monitoring System. This position is perfect for an senior-level professional in the area of travel and traffic data collection and their effects on transportation policy. Excellent Benefits and flexible/alternate work schedules available. Real solutions to meet genuine challenges.  Innovative ideas to take on growing realities. That's the Federal Highway Administration - Leaders in Paving the Way on the Road to Success.KEY REQUIREMENTS: You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. Review Required Documents Section as documents are required by closing date Job announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days. Telework eligible.