Highway Safety Specialist (Enforcement Program Specialist)

The Highway Safety Specialist (Enforcement Program Specialist):

• Provides coordination liaison negotiation and consultation for the federal civil penalty program within the Service Centers geographical area.
• Initiates civil penalty collection procedures and manages settlement agreements on Notices of Claim.
• Reviews and evaluates enforcement cases to ensure they meet legal sufficiency requirements.
• Assists in evaluating complex cases for potential criminal investigation referral.

The ideal candidate for this position is a senior-level professional who takes pride in managing and overseeing the enhancement of program success and operations efficiency.

• Must meet specialized experience stated in Qualifications section
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.

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 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 applicants successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• DRUG TESTING:Tentatively selected candidates are required to undergo urinalysis in accordance with DOT 3910.1D entitled Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace which includes testing for marijuana. Marijuana is legal in some states however its still illegal at the federal level. Therefore if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing.
• 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 gradein the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300 Subpart F.

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 13 you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include:

• Experience in reviewing and evaluating Federal Motor Carrier Safety Programs for compliance with regulations policies and /or guidelines including those concerned with the transportation and handling of hazardous materials.
• Experience assisting safety operating programs or research relating to safety regulatory and enforcement programs including alternative enforcement and economic programs.

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.
• Organizational Awareness- Knows the organizations mission and functions and how its social political and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs policies procedures rules and regulations of the organization.
• Planning and Evaluating- Organizes work sets priorities and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar punctuation and spelling; communicates information (for example facts ideas or messages) in a brief clear and organized manner; produces written information which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.

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: applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.