About this role
Job SummaryThis position serves as Director of the Office of Enforcement in 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 applying the laws and regulations for the Federal pipeline safety program. Experience with risk management, pipeline integrity management and/or management systems principles and practices related to the protection of physical facilities and structures which involve critical environmental and safety impacts. Experience leading a diverse workforce including creating a culture that fosters high standards of ethics; developing strategies to maximize employee potential; developing performance plans and monitoring performance; resolving conflicts; fostering workforce diversity on the staff and recognizing staff contribution. 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: Safety Engineering: Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to the design, construction operation and/or maintenance of natural gas and/or hazardous liquid pipeline systems and materials. Labor Law: Knowledge of the practices and operations of the pipeline industry in compliance with Federal safety regulations and safety programs administered by the states. Manages and Organizes Information: Successfully coordinate with pipeline stakeholders in the development of regulations and standards and advocate program objectives. Conflict Management: Manages and resolves conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive 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. 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 DutiesThe Supervisory General Engineer (Director): Develops a strategic approach to the development, implementation, and coordination of the nationwide pipeline safety enforcement program. Develops and implements enforcement policy on compliance and enforcement matters for application by federal and state officials. Interprets policy and assists with resolving differences when conflicts of interpretation arise. Develops performance measures and indicators to track enforcement program impact and outcomes in accordance with the Government Performance and Results Act. Develops the Office of Pipeline Safety enforcement procedures and guidelines used in securing evidence of compliance and noncompliance with the federal pipeline safety standards using due process mandated by Federal laws. Develops new techniques for determining the existence of noncompliance and correlates the results obtained by use of those techniques with the intent of regulations and past field experiences. Coordinates, as appropriate, with the Office of Inspector General, Department of Justice and the PHMSA Chief Counsel's Office on criminal cases. PHMSA desires a candidate with a proven record of managing a pipeline safety enforcement 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.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).