Office of the Secretary of Transportation
Program Manager (Public Engagement) - DIRECT HIRE
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Summary
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 11, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience directing live and recorded studio technical operations, including multi-camera switching, signal routing, studio lighting, and audio mixing. Experience inspecting video waveforms, color space, and audio loudness to enforce compliance with broadcast television technical standards. Experience coordinating with technical crew and post-production personnel to resolve signal distortion, equipment failures, and technical delivery errors. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Audiovisual Production & Direction: Knowledge of all phases of pre-production, production, and post-production workflows for video, audio, digital media, and broadcasts. Media Editing & Post-Production: Skill in operating non-linear editing (NLE) platforms, video/audio synchronization, color grading, sound mixing, and digital asset rendering. Camera & Lighting Operation: Knowledge of cinematography, camera operations, lens selection, dynamic studio/field lighting, and audio capture equipment setups. Contracting & Procurement: Knowledge of federal acquisition channels, Statement of Work (SOW) drafting, vendor oversight, and contracting procedures for external production services. For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: Click Here All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Major Duties
As a Program Manager (Audio Visual), you will: Direct planning, governance, branding standards, and Section 508 accessibility guidelines for the central agency-wide visual communications and digital media program. Manage end-to-end audiovisual production, including pre-production planning, live/pre-recorded broadcasts, high-profile event coverage, and advanced post-production using professional software systems. Serve as a certified Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to draft specifications, manage vendor performance, review invoices, and enforce FAR compliance for production contracts and interagency agreements. Oversee multimedia program funds, tracks project account obligations, evaluate resource allocation, and manages the lifecycle of studio and field production technology. Advise senior leaders and cross-functional teams on visual communication strategies while maintaining DOT's central video library, file storage, and digital asset preservation system. The ideal candidate is an experienced Program Manager to research, design, and execute innovative public engagement strategies. The ideal candidate will possess proven expertise in managing complex outreach initiatives, aligning public affairs programs with leadership priorities, and driving strategic communications that elevate departmental visibility and foster meaningful stakeholder partnerships nationwide.
Requirements
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Required Documents
RESUME: In accordance with the OPM memorandum titled Merit Hiring Plan, dated May 29, 2025, resumes with a maximum of two (2) pages in length will be accepted as part of your application. These should be legible and in a readable font size. A determination of your eligibility and/or qualifications will be based only on those two (2) pages. Your resume MUST contain specific information that can be used to make a qualification determination, including employment beginning and ending dates for each position, whether employment is Full-time or Part-time (e.g., Program Analyst, GS-343-11 | January 2009–Present | 40 Hours/Week) and position titles. If the position is/was in the Federal government, you will need to provide the position series and grade level. The resume should show relevant experience and education, as well as support the required specialized experience.For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the standards for this vacancy and provide all of the following documents: your most recent performance appraisal, the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade. Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager. For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition. SPECIAL ATTENTION: To be considered, you must submit all required resume details and applicable documents by the closing date. Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified. Note: Uploading documents to USAJobs does not automatically attach them to this application. You must review and verify that all files are successfully transferred to our system before final submission
How to Apply
To be considered, you must submit all required resume details and applicable documents no later than 11:59 (EST) by the closing date of the announcement. Note: Uploading documents to USAJobs does not automatically attach them to this application. You must review and verify that all files are successfully transferred to our system before final submission. Late or incomplete applications will be disqualified. To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting. Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire. You may review your saved application(s) at https://help.usajobs.gov/ If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: [email protected]