This position serves as Investigative Analyst with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Hazardous Materials Safety, (OHMS), Operations System Division, PHH-60. The incumbent reports to and represent the PHH-62 Cief, Program Management Branch, in performing investigative research, analysis, training, outreach, administrative support, and other OHMS related duties as assigned.   

Duties

As a Investigative Analyst, you will:

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (2) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experienced and thorough understanding of the Hazardous Materials Regulations, particularly concerning hazardous materials, including new and pending changes to assure performance of duties involving investigations, inspections, analyses, and enforcement activities. Experienced in providing responses to stakeholders and the general public. Experienced in preparing training, informational, educational, and outreach activities on hazardous materials transportation for staff, external government agencies, and industry groups with or without assistance from other staff members. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experienced and thorough understanding of the Hazardous Materials Regulations, particularly concerning hazardous materials, including new and pending changes to assure performance of duties involving investigations, inspections, analyses, and enforcement activities. Experienced in preparing training, informational, educational, and outreach activities on hazardous materials transportation for staff, external government agencies, and industry groups with or without assistance from other staff members. Experienced in supporting field investigators in conducting investigations by providing information and supporting documentation obtained through records research and analysis from agency databases. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience. To qualify for the GS-13 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include: Experienced and thorough understanding of the Hazardous Materials Regulations, particularly concerning hazardous materials, including new and pending changes to assure performance of duties involving investigations, inspections, analyses, and enforcement activities. Experienced in preparing training, informational, educational, and outreach activities on hazardous materials transportation for staff, external government agencies, and industry groups with or without assistance from other staff members. Experienced in leading field investigators in conducting investigations by providing information and supporting documentation obtained through records research and analysis from agency databases. 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: Hazardous Materials - Knowledge of hazardous materials and waste and their uses, interactions, dangers, production, handling, storage, and disposal. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 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 experienceFor 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=e4Students enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement. Graduation transcript must be received before start date.Other applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Contacts

• Address DOT, PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMIN Submit Application and Documents Online 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]