Director, Office of Innovation Safety Management

1 month ago


Washington, Washington, D.C., United States USAJobs Full time
Duties

FMCSA develops and enforces data-driven regulations and programs to achieve the highest degree of safety and compliance in motor carrier operations including motor carriers, drivers, vehicles, brokers, service providers, and others; collects and evaluates a variety of safety data to direct and support targeted actions on high-risk carriers in enforcing the safety regulations; conducts outreach to carriers, commercial drivers, other regulated entities, safety organizations, stakeholders and the public, conducts research and develops evidence to support its programs and policies; and partners with stakeholders including Federal, State, and local enforcement agencies, the motor carrier industry, safety groups, and organized labor on efforts to reduce bus and truck-related crashes.

The Director is a strategic and innovative industry leader who will provide technical guidance and advice to advance a range of FMCSA research and technology deployments and innovative data collection initiatives for the Motor Carrier industry. This position will encompass all facets of strategy, rulemaking, regulatory oversight, and business growth through innovation.

The Director provides leadership in setting Agency policy and strategic direction that aligns with the Secretary's priority issues specific to safety, equity, climate, sustainability and future proofing related to assigned program areas. Advocates quality, technology delivery, appropriate legislative initiatives, innovation, outreach, and consultation. Communicates FMCSA's policies, strategic directions, and priorities internally and externally, and coordinates formulation and execution of intermodal policies with other responsible Departmental units.

The ideal candidate for this position will possess demonstrated experience providing engaged and inclusive leadership and a proven track record of motivating others to successfully accomplish mission objectives. Are you up to the challenge?

Requirements

Conditions of Employment
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
  • Provide all required documents by closing date.
  • A Secret clearance is required.

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
    • PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
    • FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Complete a Public Financial Disclosure report, OGE-278. You will need to provide the information annually.
    • TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework. The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency's telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.

      Qualifications

      As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity. Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualification(s) and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below.

      TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Below are the descriptions of the mandatory technical qualifications for this position. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet these technical qualifications.

      TQ 1. Demonstrated experience applying pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and guidance affecting transportation safety and innovation deployment.

      TQ 2. Demonstrated experience advocating and safely deploying new and innovative transportation technologies and technical solutions through effective partnerships with government entities, transportation communities, and safety partners

      EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the mandatory ECQs that are required for all SES positions. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs.

      ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision
      ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building
      ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility
      ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management
      ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating

      FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.

      Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website .

      You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements and executive resumes.

      Additional information

      Retirement/Pension Plan - You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system that provides benefits for both normal retirement (with as few as 5 years of civilian service) and for circumstances that might occur earlier, such involuntary retirement because of disability.

      Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings. For more details, please visit the TSP website

      Employee Assistance - Employees and their immediate families can take advantage of free confidential counseling with health professionals as part of the Federal Employees Assistance Program.

      Transit Benefits - We subsidize up to $255 of mass transit commuting costs each month.

      Telework - Determined by agency policy.

      Information related to performance, suitability, and security will be verified. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine imprisonment, or other disciplinary action.

      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 § 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, .

      To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation



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