About this role
Job SummaryThis position serves as Director of the Office of Pipeline Safety (PHP), located within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
QualificationsTo 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 implementing technical, engineering, concepts and regulatory requirements in the pipeline industry. Experience supervising or leading technical and non-technical personnel. Experience communicating with stakeholder groups to achieve the mission of a national pipeline safety program. 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: Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Human Capital Management - Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations. 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.
Major DutiesThis position serves as Regional Director, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS) for one of five geographically-located regions. The Regional Director exercises executive direction over the activities of the region to effectively promote, implement, and administer the pipeline safety program of PHMSA, U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The Supervisory General Engineer (Regional Director) Coordinates the testing and implementation of new pipeline safety programs in the field including the sorting of priorities across programs for field implementation. Develops locally-tailored strategies for achieving pipeline safety Advocates for experimentation to help sustain a learning organization. Manages the regional office, develops and executes risk-based plans for inspection of pipeline operations in the region. Evaluates and monitors activities of state agencies participating in the federal/state pipeline safety program and recommends changes to improve the program. The U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) mission is to protect people and the environment from the risks inherent in transportation of hazardous materials by pipeline and other modes of transportation. This position is perfect for an experienced General Engineer with supervisory experience who is looking for challenging assignments. You will administer the pipeline safety program in the Central Region and supervise technical and administrative staff. As a Regional Director, you will be responsible for protecting against the risk to life and property inherent in the pipeline transportation of natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous liquids through inspection and enforcement of federal safety regulations, investigation of accidents and incidents, stakeholder engagement, education, emergency response, and monitoring of state programs for pipeline safety.RequirementsCONDITIONS 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. SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed). 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).\ 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 it's 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.