Associate Administrator for Research and Registration

US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration seeks an Associate Administrator for Research and Registration to provide national executive leadership for research, analysis, and registration programs. The role supports the Agency's mission and priorities within the Administrator's executive staff.

Candidates must demonstrate ECQs and TQs at the SES level and be capable of directing staff handling GAO, NTSB, and OIG matters, with a focus on policy and efficient program delivery across federal,

Qualifications

• ECQ and TQ demonstrated at the Senior Executive Service level.
• Experience directing staff responding to GAO, NTSB, and OIG investigations.
• Ability to influence policy and priority setting as part of the Administrator's executive staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide national executive leadership for research, analysis, and registration programs to support agency goals.
• Coordinate with federal, state, local governments and private sector on transportation studies and initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

The Associate Administrator for Research and Registration is responsible for providing national executive leadership for the development, coordination, and implementation of research and analysis programs and motor carrier insurance and registration which supports accomplishments of the Agency's mission, goals and objectives. Participates as a key member of the Administrator's executive staff in establishing broad policies and program priorities.

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs)

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

TQ 1.

Demonstrated executive level experience providing strategic direction and oversight of research and analysis projects, and analysis issues, including in-house, contract, congressionally mandated, and joint-funded transportation studies with Federal, state, and local government entities, and the private sector.

TQ 2.

Demonstrated executive level experience directing staff responsible for responding to, or coordinating responses to, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) Investigators and auditors, other local and state governments, and final recommendations from one or more of these oversight agencies.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECqs)

In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECqs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

There are five ECqs:

• ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
• ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.
• ECQ 3: Merit and Competence -This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
• ECQ 4: Leading People -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
• ECQ 5: Achieving Results -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECqs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM’s SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents:

• Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back,
• FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and
• SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)