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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · 1 week ago

Assistant Administrator and Chief Safety Officer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking an Assistant Administrator and Chief Safety Officer to provide executive leadership over the administration and operation of FMCSA responsibilities. This role involves overseeing the development and delivery of nationwide programs to enhance motor carrier safety and representing FMCSA in various governmental and industry meetings.

Government Administration

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the safety ombudsman and chief safety advocate for the agency to ensure that the full range of FMCSA programs and services support the Agency's mandate so stated in Public Law 106-159

Provides executive leadership over the development, oversight, and delivery of nationwide programs to enhance the safety of motor carrier operations, vehicles, and drivers, and any other entity the agency credentials

With the Administrator and Deputy Administrator, establishes program policies, objectives, and priorities, and develops strategic plans for the accomplishment of motor carrier safety program activities

Oversees, manages, and provides executive leadership of assigned Administration initiatives

Serves as the lead advocate of the FMCSA safety policies, and represents FMCSA before Congress, in meetings and presentations with officials of Federal agencies, State, and local governments, industry organizations, safety interest groups, and community and public groups

Serves as adjudicator for agency enforcement actions and safety rating processes

Provides executive direction and program emphasis in promoting partnerships with other Federal, State, and local government entities, motor carrier and insurance industries, safety interest and driver groups, the law enforcement community and professional alliances

Develops, implements, and coordinates a comprehensive financial accountability and integrity program for assigned areas of responsibility ensuring the effective operation of budget processes, proper utilization of and accounting for FMCSA's resources, and an up-to-date information on the status of program and program funds

Assures that nationwide programs and division office program activities are carried out in accordance with the policies and objectives of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator and within established legislative and program requirements

Qualification

Transportation safety programsExecutive Core QualificationsLeadership experienceBudget managementOperational program developmentStrategic planningCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TSSCI) Clearance

Commitment to improving the efficiency of the Federal government

Passionate about the ideals of our American republic

Committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

Demonstrated knowledge of and leadership experience with transportation safety programs and policies at the Federal, State, and local levels, with an emphasis on the safety of motor carrier operations, vehicles, and drivers

Demonstrated experience directing a staff of many varied subject matter expertise involved in planning, developing and implementing complex operational and administrative programs to support and achieve agency goals and objectives

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

Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades

Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality

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

Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors

Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed)

Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so

You will be subject to pre-employment and random drug tests

You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty

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

If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent

A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program

Benefits

Retirement/Pension Plan - You will be covered by a defined benefit, contributory Federal retirement system that provides benefits for both normal retirement (with as few as 5 years of civilian service) and for circumstances that might occur earlier, such involuntary retirement because of disability.

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) - You may participate in a retirement savings investment plan that offers before-tax savings and tax-deferred investment earnings.

Employee Assistance - Employees and their immediate families can take advantage of free confidential counseling with health professionals as part of the Federal Employees Assistance Program.

Transit Benefits - We subsidize up to $315 of mass transit commuting costs each month.