Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist - DIRECT HIRE

Summary This position is in the Office of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Region 5 located in Chicago, IL. You will serve as the Deputy Regional Administrator under the supervision of the Regional Administrator. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Transportation Program Specialist, you will: Directs the management of Federal-aid planning, capital and operating grants, assuring that projects are initiated and implemented based upon the consideration of environmental, engineering, economic, social and technological factors, as well as grantee experience. Assures all significant actions involving project development and application follow all policies. Recommends FTA project financing approval or disapproval. Provides executive direction for the project planning and management programs and for oversight and guidance in the management of FTA grants. Ensures the timely performance of project activities. Provides direction for the accomplishment of civil rights and legal actions consi...