This position is in the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety (OPS), Program Development Division. The Program Development Division strategically develops pipeline safety programs to address emerging pipeline safety technical issues and risks to align with PHMSA and pipeline safety priorities including the external use of Safety Management Systems. This position reports to the Director of Program Development.

Duties

This position reports to the Director of Program Development and will lead cross-functional teams to effectively and efficiently carry out special and programmatic projects to enhance pipeline safety across the nation; address public inquiries and technical assistance requests from congress; and coordinate mandate and audit activities and outcomes.

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 meet the specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience coordinating with subject matter experts to develop and create graphics and presentations. Experience in tracking, writing, editing, reviewing and finalizing projects, written and spoken communication material used to represent the organization and interpreting subject matter. Experience supporting others in efforts related to mandate and audit activities, including congressional mandates, National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommendations, IG audits, and GAO audits and recommendations. Experience with pipeline safety program(s), objectives, and operations, both technical and programmatic, to identify interrelationships among pipeline safety, PHMSA and/or other federal agency programs. 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 in policy analysis and development, project management, as well as development of products that communicate policy efforts. Experience in multitasking, managing conflicting priorities, and prioritizing to meet demands in a fast-paced environment. Experience addressing public inquiries, technical assistance, data analysis and visualization, Federal regulation compliance, mandate and audit activities and outcomes, grants, public communications, engagement and outreach, legislative and media inquiries, and other emerging challenges. Experience with pipeline safety program(s), objectives, and operations, both technical and programmatic, to identify interrelationships among pipeline safety, PHMSA and/or other federal agency programs. 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: Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources associated with pipeline safety related mandate and audit activities. Teamwork: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Written/Oral Communication: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.  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. 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=e4All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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]