Supervisory Motor Carrier Safety Specialist, DIRECT HIRE - MP

U.S. Department of Transportation; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Supervisory Motor Carrier Safety Specialist to lead and develop a comprehensive transportation safety program. This pivotal role involves collaborating with various government levels and local businesses to enhance transportation safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, accountability, and strategic thinking abilities, ensuring effective management of safety programs and regulatory compliance. Join a dedicated team committed to improving safety standards and making a significant impact in the transportation sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in applying laws and regulations related to motor carrier safety.
• Experience in planning or managing Motor Carrier Safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in developing and administering transportation safety programs.
• Represent the agency in dealings with government and business officials.

Skills

Leadership

Accountability

Human Resource Management

Strategic Thinking

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Supervisory Motor Carrier Safety Specialist, DIRECT HIRE - MP

Pay: $98,496.00 - $142,650.00 / year

Employment type: Full-Time

Job Description

This position is located in Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) within the US Department of Transportation (DOT), providing leadership in developing and administering a multifaceted transportation safety program through a multi-level staff and represents the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in dealings with Federal, State and Foreign governments, and local business officials on transportation safety and commercial program issues.

Duties

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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 meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade.

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 in applying laws and/or regulations interpretations, involving critical issues related to motor carrier safety and/or the Federal compliance enforcement program, including those concerned with hazardous materials.
• Experience in planning or managing and/or evaluating Motor Carrier Safety programs.
• Experience with interpreting and analyzing motor carrier laws and regulations.

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:

• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Manages Human Resources: Plans, distributes, and monitors work assignments; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance.
• Partnering: Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
• Strategic Thinking: Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization in a global economy. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities; anticipates potential threats or opportunities.

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.

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All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

About the Company

The United States Department of Transportation is a federal Cabinet department of the U.S. government concerned with transportation. It was established by the Department of Transportation Act of Congress on October 15, 1966, and began operation on April 1, 1967. The Secretary of Transportation is the head of DOT.