Supervisory Transportation Specialist (Standards and Rulemaking Director) (Excepted Service)

As a Supervisory Transportation Specialist (Standards and Rulemaking Director) you will:

• Develop a strategic approach to manage implement and coordinate PHMSAs pipeline safety regulatory program.
• Consider proposals from the industry the public and other governmental agencies as well as needs identified through other PHP programs in developing and maintaining a regulatory program plan.
• Be primarily responsible for coordinating all proposed regulatory actions within Office of Pipeline Safety andrecommend for issuance modification or revocation all gas hazardous liquid and liquid natural gas pipeline safetyregulations.
• Oversee the development maintenance and execution of a program to review all existing regulations and to reviseor revoke those deemed ineffective in achieving intended purpose.
• Conduct public hearings in connection with proposed issuance modification or revocation of continuing liaison with other DOT offices Federal agencies pipeline operators trade associations statepipeline safety personnel gas and hazardous liquid pipeline companies industry standards organizations and other organizations concerning standards pertaining to the transportation of gas and hazardous liquids through pipeline and LNG facilities as well as to obtain the input and coordination necessary to assure that the regulations represent a properbalance of safety operating practicality and economics and to gain information about important safety issues.

PHMSA desires a candidate with a proven record of managing a pipeline safety regulatory program related to the transportation of natural gas petroleum and other hazardous materials by pipeline. An individual who consistently manages and maximizes personnel potential through delegation coaching empowerment and accountability. The candidate must be capable of adapting quickly to complexities and challenges and possess sound judgement and willingness to make decisions during stressful environments.

• You must be a and eligible for consideration.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will:

• Be serving in a position in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service. You will obtain competitive status after two years of service in this positionif applicable. Your employment in this position will be at-will. Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) appeals of adverse actions concerning performance discipline and other matters arising under chapters 23 43 and 75 of title 5 United States Code will not be available to an individual serving in this position. Prohibitions on prohibited personnel practices will be enforced by the DOT Office of General Counsel and not the Office of Special Counsel.
• 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:You will be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
• DRUG TEST:This position has been determined to be a critical safety/security position as defined in the Department of Transportation (DOT) Order DOT 3910.1D entitled Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace. 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.
• SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed).

This announcement has an Individual Occupation Requirement (IOR).

• Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled.

PLEASErefer to theEducation Requirements section of the announcement to review requirements for the education portion of this series.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must also meet the specialized experience requirements.

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 directing or leading a hazardous materials program that includes the analysis evaluation interpretation developmentimplementation and application of Federal policies regulations and industry standards/practices related to hazardousmaterials transportation safety.
• Experience dveloping regulatory amendments and changes to existing guidance on the transportation of hazardous materials.
• Experience developing and preparing approval and special permit documents position/options papers and requests for additional information.
• Experience engaging and advising industry groups government agencies and the public on hazardous materials transportationissues.

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:

• Decision Support: Knowledge of Federal rulemaking concerning regulatory requirements pursuant to pipelinesafety to enable the Office of Pipeline Safety to plan develop modernize and maintain Federal national safetystandards related to the transportation of natural gas petroleum and other hazardous materials by pipeline.
• Labor Law: Knowledge of the laws regulations and Federal regulations related to transportation and safetyissues to address critical environmental safety and regulatory issues involving broad difficult and complexproblems.
• Manages and Organizes Information: Successfully coordinate with pipeline stakeholders in the development ofregulations and standards and advocate program objectives.
• Conflict Management: Manages and resolves conflicts grievances confrontations or disagreements in aconstructive manner to minimize negative personal impact.
• Writing: Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner 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.

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