Supervisory General Engineer (Director) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)
What you'd do
This position serves as Director of the Office of Pipeline Safety (PHP), located within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
Major duties
This 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.
What you need to qualify
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 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.
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