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USAJOBS · 4 weeks ago

Supervisory General Engineer (Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) - SME (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$127K/yr - $185K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Supervisory General Engineer for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to oversee daily operations and enhance Federal expertise in liquefied natural gas (LNG) safety. The role involves leading initiatives for resource provision and collaboration among stakeholders to promote safe practices and effective regulation in LNG operations.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate programs that strengthen Federal expertise in LNG facility operations, management, and safety practices; implement initiatives that provide Federal and industry stakeholders with a central repository of resources and guidance on operational best practices; and foster collaboration across government agencies, industry partners, and public stakeholders to promote safe practices, innovative solutions, and effective regulatory activities advancing LNG safety and operational excellence nationwide

Supervise 4-6 staff (GS-9 or higher). Develop performance standards, assign work, evaluate performance, resolve informal complaints, and recommend staffing actions (appointments/promotions/reassignments/details)

Lead the National Center’s business operations and project management. Develop project plans, manages budgets and resource allocations, establish standard operating procedures, and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and outcomes

Lead multi-agency, cross-functional initiatives. Coordinate teams, sets program priorities aligned with the Director, and provide implementation support of activities consistent with program objectives and within established timelines

Provide senior technical and strategic advice on LNG operations and safety. Review technical documentation and proposals to advise agency leadership, stakeholders, and partners on federal LNG safety programs and policy decisions

Serve as principal liaison and communications lead. Maintain networks across OPS, PHMSA, federal/state regulators, industry, and public stakeholders. Prepare technical reports, briefings, and correspondence materials to support program execution

Qualification

LNG industry knowledgeProgram managementProject managementEngineering degreeHuman resources managementPlanningEvaluatingTechnical competenceTeam leadershipTechnical communication

Required

A. DEGREE: ENGINEERING --To be acceptable, the program must: (1) lead to a bachelor's degree in a school of engineering with at least one program accredited by ABET; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics

B. COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE -- College-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering

Experience in trends and conditions in the Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) industry, laws and regulations that define the Federal LNG safety programs and applying the concepts, principles, and methods associated with LNG safety

Experience in program and project management techniques to optimize business operations and analyze an organization's processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness

Experience serving as a team leader or supervisor, such as developing performance standards; resolving informal complaints or grievances; making recommendations on personnel actions (e.g., promotions, reassignments, details, etc.); and affecting disciplinary and adverse actions

Experience developing and managing project plans, budgets, resource allocations, schedules, audits, performance, and implementation/communication plans

Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes

Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance

Communications and Media - Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media

Managing Human Resources - Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner

Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues

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

Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service

This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only

Tentatively selected candidates are required to undergo urinalysis in accordance with DOT 3910.1D entitled 'Drug and Alcohol-Free Departmental Workplace', which includes testing for marijuana

You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed)

You must complete a one-year supervisory probationary period (unless already completed)

Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F