Supervisory Transportation Specialist (Division Chief) (DIRECT HIRE)

Summary

The incumbent in this position serves as the Chief of the Compliance Division. The incumbent directs and manages the Division, within the Office of Enforcement and Compliance and the primary responsibility is the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the overall goals, objectives, procedures, and methods to improve the safe transportation of motor carriers subject to FMCSA jurisdiction.

Duties

• The Supervisory Transportation Specialist (Division Chief): Provides overall guidance to a staff of specialists with an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge of the motor carrier industry as well as applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Directs the development and administration of FMCSA policies and guidance to implement safety including development of rulemaking support papers in the event of new legislation. Provides guidance and develops strategies to ensure efficient processes are implemented accurately; to assist the motor carrier industry; and determine options to supplement enforcement efforts. Briefs field staff and enforcement program personnel on the customer service process, enforcement and compliance efforts, and training initiatives, and when needed, serves as an ad hoc instructor. The ideal candidate has experience applying analytical and evaluative principles and measurement techniques to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of agency-wide programs; expert knowledge of Federal and State government, policies, directives, and other regulatory guidance as it pertains to motor carriers; skill in oral and written communication to provide technical expertise, policy and procedural interpretations on the policies, directives, and other requirements in a clear, concise manner; and ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing complex and technical information to diverse audiences about FMCSA programs.

Key requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or National and meet specialized experience to qualify.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must 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 applying Federal and State government policies, directives, and/or other regulatory guidance related to motor carrier safety and the Federal compliance and enforcement program. Experience applying analytical, fact-finding, and/or problem-solving techniques through the interpretation of Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines to recommend programmatic changes. Experience with managing resources to review, plan and provide program support and guidance. 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: Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, considering the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations 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.

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position. OR Specialized Experience: Experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled.