JOB DESCRIPTION

The incumbent leads and oversees the Center for Policy, Planning and Environment within the Department of Transportation's Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R), John A. Volpe National Transportation Center (Volpe). This is one of the four Technical Centers at the Volpe Center whose function is to support transportation policy analysis and research that contributes to a compelling vision of the 21st Century transportation enterprise.

Duties

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The Center Director for Policy, Planning and Environment provides leadership and strategic direction over programs by developing plans and policies that formulate, staff, conduct, and manage projects for sponsoring organizations to support and advance the strategic goals of the DOT and OST-R as they pertain to transportation policy, planning and the environment. The Center Director oversees existing programs, develops new programs, and ensures technical excellence within the staff and programs of the Technical Center. In addition, the Technical Center Director will be responsible for providing horizontal integration of policy and sustainability research across the Center, working with other Center Directors to bring together cross-functional teams to address the challenges facing the nation's transportation system. Supports decision making in the development, management, operation, and financing of an integrated multimodal national transportation system that meets 21st Century mobility needs for goods and people.

NOTE:  Volpe is a fee-for-service Working Capital Fund organization.

BENEFITS

Paid vacation (26 days); Sick Leave (13 days); and Holidays (11 days) 
Health Benefits - Employees and family members are eligible for health benefits at reasonable rates with no required medical examinations or restrictions because of age or physical condition. Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program
Life Insurance