Transportation Specialist (Inspector)

U.S. Department of Transportation; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Specialist to enhance safety oversight within the pipeline sector. This role involves conducting safety inspections and ensuring compliance with federal safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and communication skills, enabling them to effectively present findings and recommendations. Join a dedicated team that plays a critical role in maintaining safety in the transportation of natural gas and hazardous liquids, contributing to the industry's integrity and public safety.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in transportation regulatory programs is required.
• Experience in safety inspections and reviewing procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety oversight inspections of pipeline facilities.
• Increase compliance with Federal pipeline safety standards.

Skills

Technical Competence

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Transportation Knowledge

Accident Investigation

Education

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Job Title: Transportation Specialist

You will serve as a Transportation Specialist within any Regional Office of the Office of Pipeline Safety. Conduct safety oversight inspections of a rapidly changing industry to increase compliance with Federal pipeline safety standards by gas operators and liquid carriers at all types of pipeline facilities transporting natural gas and hazardous liquids.

Duties

Details about specific duties are not provided in this description.

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

For the 2101 series, specialized experience demonstrating knowledge of the transportation functions of the position is required.

Review the following grade-specific details to determine your eligibility. Ensure your resume or transcripts clearly reflect how you meet these experiences to avoid ineligibility.

GS-09 Qualifications:

• Experience supporting transportation regulatory programs related to inspection, construction, and operation and maintenance of gas and/or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities regulated by USC Title 49 Parts 190-199, or
• Two years of progressively higher graduate education leading to a master's degree or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree, supported by your resume and transcripts.

GS-11 Qualifications:

• Experience participating in safety inspections, preparing training aids, reviewing procedures, and presenting information on code violations for pipeline facilities regulated by USC Title 49 Parts 190-199, or
• Three years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, supported by your resume and transcripts.

GS-12 Qualifications:

• Experience conducting or overseeing safety inspections, training, reviewing procedures, analyzing pipeline failures, and presenting information on code violations for pipeline facilities regulated by USC Title 49 Parts 190-199. Education alone does not qualify at this level.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Technical Competence: Knowledge acquired through training or extensive experience to perform the job, including evaluating technical information and advising others.
• Oral & Written Communication: Ability to make clear presentations, listen effectively, and write clearly and convincingly.
• Transportation: Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by various modes, including costs and limitations.
• Accident Investigation: Knowledge of guidelines, regulations, procedures, scene preservation, root cause analysis, and evidence handling.

All experience includes paid, unpaid, volunteer, or service work, which can build critical skills and experience. Credit is given for all qualifying experience, including volunteer work.

For additional application information, visit: OPM Qualification Policies.

Students in qualifying degree programs can apply if graduation is within six months of the closing date, with transcripts required before the start date. Other applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date.