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Job(s) Alert: Transportation Specialists, Economists, or Statisticians (multiple openings) – BTS @ U.S. Department of Transportation @ Washington, DC

August 27, 2014 at 7:23 pm

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) seeks multiple Transportation Specialists, Economists, or Statisticians to join our team. OST-R coordinates the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) research programs and is charged with advancing rigorous analysis and the deployment of cross-cutting technologies to improve our Nation’s transportation system.

We are seeking talented professionals willing to learn and work with experienced colleagues to support informed decision making by developing objective, comprehensive information on the extent and use of the transportation system, how well the system performs, and the effects of the system on society and the environment. The ideal candidates are familiar with transportation topics and have experience collecting, processing, and analyzing data related to the transportation system and its use, economic factors, or impacts on society and the environment.

The incumbents will be responsible for the development, collection, enhancement, and analysis of data on the volumes, patterns, and multimodal movement of goods and/or people. Principal duties will include contributing to various statistical compilations and data dissemination activities, and the development of analytical and statistical reports.

The opening period for these announcements is Monday, August 25, 2014 to Friday, September 5, 2014.

All Sources:

Transportation Specialist – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379351600

Economist – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379536100

Statistician – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379536600

Merit Promotion:

Transportation Specialist – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379351800

Economist – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379536000

Statistician – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/379536400

Job Alert: Transportation Specialist (GS-2101-13/14) – USDOT @ Washington, DC

July 8, 2013 at 5:17 pm

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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is seeking a Transportation Specialist to join the Washington, DC office. The ideal candidate will be a mid-career transportation specialist with experience in managing highway improvement projects and implementing programs and initiatives that promote transportation technologies and partnerships.Duties:The Transportation specialist will:

Serve as the expert and lead FHWA authority in deploying the SHRP2 suite of project management tools.
Serve as the technical lead/task monitor for the R09 and R10 task order for product development and implementation.
Develop and maintain comprehensive awareness of highway project aspects to include engineering design, construction, administration, and management.
Create effective relationships with senior-level FHWA stakeholders that are involved in deployment of SHRP2 project management products.

The Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP 2) was authorized by Congress in 2005 to address some of the most pressing concerns with regard to highway transportation. This includes the nation’s roadway safety, renewal, reliability, and capacity issues. The goal of SHRP 2 is to ensure that the most critical highway user needs are addressed, such as increasing safety, reducing congestion, minimizing disruption to users when roads are being rehabilitated, and providing new capacity that enhances neighborhoods and avoids environmental harm. SHRP 2 is also focused on producing methods and guidance, as well as technologies, designed to help agencies make the changes necessary to better serve their customers while managing the risk involved with institutional change.

NOTE: The deadline to submit application is Wednesday, July 17, 2013.

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