Supervisory Highway Safety Specialist (Safety Operations Program Manager)- SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Summary This position is in a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Service Center. The candidate will provide authoritative technical advice, assistance, research and leadership on a wide range of FMCSA safety programs and enforcement matters including, Compliance, Safety and Accountability –Safety Measurement System, Passenger Carrier Safety, Household Goods Safety and Consumer Protection, Driver Safety – Licensing and Medical Qualifications Standards, etc. Duties As a Supervisory Highway Safety Specialist (Safety Operations Program Manager), you will: Provide regional program leadership promoting the agency’s strategic plan, mission, and vision in all program strategies to address CSA-High Risk Carrier/Driver Management and Oversight and ensures CSA-SMS data is effectively analyzed to enhance our execution of program strategies and activities aimed at improving CMV safety by changing carrier/driver behavior, performance, and removing unsafe operators from the transportation system. Serve as a subject matter expert to senior agency leadership and management officials regarding regulations, policies, and procedures related to safety investigations on motor carriers and CMV drivers (e.g., impaired drivers, medical standards, and alternative physical qualifications), and carriers posing a high risk or safety vulnerability (e.g., mandatory property/passenger motor coach carriers, and transportation security threats). Conduct comprehensive analysis of high-risk operations (motor carriers of property and passengers, and unsafe drivers) and develop operational plans for the execution of special investigations and enhanced enforcement initiatives focused on removing unsafe operations from the highway. Provide leadership, coordination, and direction, and serve as the Region’s liaison with Headquarters on CMV safety and prioritized program oversight and enforcement operations, including High Risk Carrier Safety; Passenger & Motor Coach Safety; Driver Safety – Licensing & Medical Qualifications Standards; Household Goods (HHG) Safety and Consumer Protection; Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Crash Investigation and Analysis; and complex or Multi-State/Inter-Agency Investigations, Initiatives, and Enforcement Strategies, to achieve our safety goal of reducing CMV transportation crashes and fatalities. Ideal Candidate Statement: This position is perfect for a senior-level, mission focused, highway safety professional with knowledge of highway safety programs and who want to be challenged, who possess leadership skills, and who want to advance within the Motor Carrier Safety Administration. PLEASE NOTE: Salaries for all areas are available on the OPM website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2026/general-schedule. Requirements Conditions of employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS 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. 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. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel.  A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. 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: Varies by position. Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to complete testing prior to appointment or placement. Qualifications Qualifications: To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade.  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 planning, analyzing, and/or managing commercial motor vehicle safety program segments, functions, and/or activities to accommodate competing projects. Experience organizing and/or directing commercial motor vehicle safety operations to accommodate shifting priorities. Experience representing an organization's management regarding public safety mandates and regulatory standards with Federal, state and/or local agencies as well as industry and/or professional organizations. 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: Ability to research and analyze factual information. Skills in oral and written communications. Ability to influence, motivate, and challenge others; adapt leadership styles to a variety of 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 Additional information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Please Note: Reporting location TBD at the time of selection. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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