Current Non-Competitive Vacancies at DOT
Below please find current Schedule A and other non-competitive career opportunities at DOT. Be sure to check back often because this page gets updated regularly.
Federal Highway Administration
Civil Engineer (Highway), GS-810-13. Location: Sacramento, CA.
Closing: February 6, 2012
Research and Innovative Technology Administration
The below posititon is open to all U.S. Citizens; therefore, persons eligible for non-competitive appointments are encouraged to apply.
The Research and Innovative Technology Administration seeks talented Economists to join the Economic Analysis Division of the Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center). Located in Kendall Square area in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the Volpe Center plays a unique role in looking across the transportation enterprise by applying its multi-disciplinary capabilities to anticipate future transportation issues and challenges across all modes of transportation.
We have opportunities for Economists with varying levels of experience (GS-0110-9/11/12). In this role, you will support senior staff conducting analyses of national and urban transportation policies and play a key role in the development of benefit cost models, regulatory assessments, performance metrics, strategic plans, and market analysis; you will determine data sources; select and/or modify techniques for data processing and analysis; and use analytic tools and methodology to examine transportation programs and assist in the development and improvement of related databases. You will be a part of several analytical teams, contributing to major projects, and will have project management responsibilities within assigned projects ensuring these meet defined scopes, timelines and budgets.
To succeed in this role, you must have strong quantitative background in economic data analysis, and enjoy working in an entrepreneurial and collaborative environment. You must also have superb problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills. Experience or interest in transportation is a plus. Transcripts are required (instructions on how to submit them may be found under the How to Apply tab in the official announcement). All applicants identified as best qualified for the job will be required to submit writing samples. (These are full-time, Term positions, Not the Exceed 4 years)
These positions are posted on www.usajobs.opm.gov at:
Economists, GS-0110-9/11/12: Volpe Center Economists - RITA.VOLPE-2012-0013
Given our continuing need for professionals in this field, we will review applications and refer the top candidates for interviews multiple times during the open period of the announcement. The first application review will be December 1, 2011. Thereafter, we will do monthly reviews with the final review occurring after February 20, 2012 (application deadline).
If you or someone you know has the experience and proven results, I encourage you or them to apply. We are looking for a diverse pool of qualified candidates. Please contact Elizabeth León at elizabeth.leon@dot.gov or 617-494-2214 if you have any questions.