Motor Carrier Safety Spec. (Commercial Prgms/HazMat/Safety/Border Investigator)

U.S. Department of Transportation; Warren (Warren County); Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in ensuring safety in motor transportation. This role involves administering the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Program across various states, requiring a blend of regulatory knowledge and practical experience in safety enforcement. Candidates will engage in collecting and analyzing data to support compliance efforts while fostering effective relationships with stakeholders. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on transportation safety, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about safety and compliance, this role could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• Must meet education or experience qualifications for the grade requested.
• Experience applying safety regulations and analyzing data is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Program on a State-wide basis.
• Promote and enforce compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of motor carrier programs

Skill in program management principles

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Fluency in English and Spanish

Education

Graduate-level education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The positions are located in FMCSA's Division offices. You will be assigned ongoing responsibility for personally administering the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Program on a State-wide basis. This encompasses motor carriers and shippers of all types and sizes. In promoting and enforcing compliance with the applicable laws and regulations, you will act independently within general program objectives and a largely self-developed and self-adjusted area work plan.

Duties

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for consideration.
• 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) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

If selected for a Border Investigator position - You must be able to speak and write fluently in English and Spanish.

To qualify for the GS-07 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-05, it must include:

• Experience applying Federal and/or State safety regulations; AND
• Experience collecting and reviewing data.

To qualify for the GS-07 on Education alone, you must have at least 1 year of graduate-level educationORsuperior academic achievement.

Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate-level education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.

To qualify for the GS-09 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-07, it must include:

• Experience applying safety regulations concerning trucks or buses; AND
• Experience collecting, reviewing, and analyzing data to prepare written summaries and reports.

It also requires practical knowledge of the economic side of the motor carrier industry including: business and operating practices; corporate structures; subterfuges; and illegal business practices.

To qualify for the GS-09 on Education alone, you must have:

• 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree.

You can also qualify based on a combination of graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application.

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:

• Knowledge of motor carrier programs with emphasis on motor carrier enforcement programs and applicable regulations.
• Skill and ability in using program management principles and practices (e.g. strategic planning, setting and communicating goals, adjusting to changing priorities, implementing/evaluating programs, assessing the impact of new legislation on programs, etc.) to administer transportation safety programs and related technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including demonstrated ability to develop and present briefings and training, as well as prepare highly technical reports and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, which promote leadership, negotiations, cooperation and teamwork, including the ability to identify and foster new and innovative partnerships and avenues for marketing FMCSA expertise.

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.

Students 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.

Note: This trainee position may be located in a FMCSA Division office or as a remote worker position, depending on the location assigned. If selected for a remote position (approved to work from home) you must reside within 49 miles of the city or county selected for and your home address becomes your duty station for pay setting purposes.

The difference in the salary at the GS-07 and 09 levels is determined by the locality pay in each location. Salaries for all areas are available on the OPM website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2025/general-schedule