Supervisory Highway Safety Specialist (Service Center Director) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Summary

This position is in the Western Service Center, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). You will be located in Lakewood, CO.

Duties

• As a Supervisory Highway Safety Specialist (Service Center Director), you will: Provide authoritative interpretations of extremely complex data, emerging policy, legislation and regulations, procedures, requirements, advancements and/or approaches. Personally, assists in the most sensitive, controversial and complex issues and/or problems, which have been particularly resistant to resolution. Direct the review, analysis, and evaluation of enforcement actions for consistency and uniformity in appeal decision-making. Direct the conduct of trend analyses of enforcement actions and appeals processing to identify: Educational and/or information needs of FMCSA staff and/or customers; needed process improvements; and/or possible regulatory or program initiatives. As a result of such activities, takes a lead role in developing national policy initiatives in enforcement program areas, in evaluating new techniques, and in developing approaches for agency wide use. Serve as a primary architect in designing new initiatives for nationwide application. Supervise a staff of enforcement, motor carrier safety, legal, and other specialist personnel, responsible for the full range of personnel management and administrative functions. Negotiate extremely sensitive/complex multi-state/agency agreements and intermodal issues. Provide leadership and overall direction for enforcement activities and serves as the team leader. Serve as the authoritative agent regarding all enforcement actions including settlements, NOI's, operational out-of-service orders, etc. The ideal candidate a mission focused highway safety professional. Excellent inter-personal skills are required. Some customer service/customer relations experience or a demonstrated ability to relate to all types of personalities in challenging, sometimes contentious, circumstances is essential for success.

Qualifications

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 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience providing advice and assistance to agency management and program staff, state, local and regional officials, and industry officials regarding Hazardous Materials Safety Programs, including interpretation of data, policy, legislation and regulations, procedures, requirements, technological advancements, and/or strategies. 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: Interpersonal Skills (*) - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Advanced skill and ability in using program management principles and practices (e.g. strategic planning, setting and communicating goals, adjusting to changing priorities, implementing/ evaluating programs, assessing the impact of new legislation on programs, etc.) to administer transportation safety programs and related technologies. Partnering - Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Employee Development - Knowledge of employee development concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, evaluating, and administering training, organizational development, and career development initiatives. Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Requirements

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will 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. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). 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: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).

How to apply

You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. 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]