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Job SummaryThis position is located within the Field Division Office of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
QualificationsTo 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 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience managing day-to-day operations of a division and directs the implementation of program actions to resolve problems or controversial issues which impede the accomplishment of program objectives. Experience with approving multi-year and long-range plans developed by subordinates and directs overall technical and administrative activities to achieve objectives. Experience overseeing revisions to long-range plans and goals and redirects operations in response to policy, higher-level mandates, or direction from chain of command. 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: Administrative Law - Knowledge of state and Federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Team Building - Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals. 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. 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 DutiesAs a Program Manager (Division Administrator), you will: Communicating organizational goals, objectives, and priorities, and how organizational performance is defined and measured. Provides leadership for the division for motor carrier compliance and enforcement programs such as PRISM, CDL, hazardous materials, MCSAP, ITS/CVO etc. Ensures programs are carried out in accordance with national policies in order to reduce transportation related fatalities. The incumbent provides policy guidance and assures uniform interpretation and application of the regulations and policies for motor carrier and hazardous materials transportation. Meets with high-ranking State and local officials, industry representatives, technical and professional associations, citizens groups, news media, and other Federal agencies to negotiate solutions to controversial issues which may have significant effects on businesses or state/local laws or regulations. Has the authority to make decisions and commit significant Administration resources. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets, and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance of subordinates and appraises staff performance. The ideal candidate is a mission focused Program Manager for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Division office, the incumbent provides leadership in developing and administering a multifaceted transportation safety program through a multi-level staff and represents the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in dealings with Federal and State government and local business officials on transportation safety and commercial program issues.RequirementsCONDITIONS 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. 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. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).