[ABJ30-Friends] FW: SES Vacancy Announcement - RITA - Deputy Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics

ABJ30 Members and Friends, Please spread the word - thanks! Kate From: Rosalyn.Alleman.CTR(a)dot.gov [mailto:Rosalyn.Alleman.CTR@dot.gov] Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2012 8:20 AM To: Rosalyn.Alleman.CTR(a)dot.gov Subject: SES Vacancy Announcement - RITA - Deputy Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics The Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) in the U.S. Department of Transportation is seeking a dynamic executive to serve as the Deputy Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics. The Deputy Director is responsible for guiding the Bureau's programs, as described in the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users of 2005, under the direction of the Secretary of the Department, and the RITA Administrator and Director of the Bureau. As such, this executive will support the Director in leading the transportation data compilation, analysis and statistical programs of the Bureau, and its related research and development activities. The Deputy Director's responsibilities will be to manage and direct the operations of the Bureau to ensure the quality of the programs in developing statistical guidelines, statistics and data systems that provide effective information on the status, performance, trends and impacts of transportation nationwide. The individual filling this position needs to be a dynamic leader with fresh ideas and strong background in transportation and statistics. Furthermore, the individual we are seeking must have proven executive skills commensurate with a position at this level including, but not limited to, excellent interpersonal, communication, and planning skills; and extensive experience in managing resources (financial and human) in a large multi-disciplinary organization. While not required, executive experience in the Department/Federal government and an advanced technical degree are desirable. If you know someone who has the qualities described above and who may be interested in learning more about this challenging position, please encourage them to apply for this vacancy. We want to attract a diverse pool of candidates from within and outside the government who can bring strong executive skills to the position. The vacancy announcement can be found at http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/305933100 Thank you for your assistance.