Program Manager- DIRECT HIRE

To 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 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include:

• Experience in leading people, products, and services in support and development of rulemakings, policy, industry standards, and/or motor vehicle equipment relating to the safety activities of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Experience in evaluating, interpreting, and/or applying Federal laws, regulations, and/ or vehicle standards to the management of operations and budgets for transportation safety programs.
• Experience communicating, coordinating and collaborating with agency, federal partners, industry and stakeholders on matters related to transportation safety.

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:

1. Ability to influence, motivate, leads others, and adapt to leadership styles in a variety of situations.
2. Knowledge of processes, principles, and stakeholder interests related to the development and promulgation of Federal motor vehicle laws and regulations. 
3. Understands the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes federal partners, industry, and stakeholders on matters related to transportation safety.

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.