Transportation Specialist- Direct Hire (Remote)

Summary

The CDL Division is responsible for ensuring State compliance with Federal CDL program requirements and working with States to improve highway safety by ensuring drivers of large trucks and buses are qualified to operate the vehicles and removing unsafe and unqualified drivers from the highways. The Division is responsible for developing, issuing, & evaluating standards for testing and licensing commercial motor vehicle drivers, working with States to ensure uniform and consistent integration.

Duties

As a Transportation Specialist, you will: Review proposed legislation to determine impact on commercial vehicle drivers, State Driver License agencies, and FM CSA. Assist others in drafting rule makings related to the CDL program. Conduct CDL program reviews to verify State compliance with Federal requirements and assess program effectiveness. Make recommendations to improve program compliance and effectiveness. Conduct research and data analysis, for use within briefings, presentations, reports or other correspondence to Agency officials, other Federal, State, and local agencies, and to the general public. Draft correspondence in response to inquiries from Congress, general public, industry organizations, and commercial motor carriers regarding compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. The ideal candidate is a skilled professional with in-depth knowledge of standards for testing and licensing commercial motor vehicle drivers and working with the States to ensure uniform and consistent integration of these standards into the State driver licensing programs. Has a thorough understanding of administering Federal CDL grant programs that provide States and other entities/organizations with financial assistance for program improvements.

Requiremennts

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You will be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). REMOTE WORK: This position may be eligible for remote work, which does not require reporting to the agency worksite location on a regular basis. If selected for a remote work location, you will be required to sign a remote work agreement detailing agency remote work policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.

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. For the 2101 series, specialized experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled is required. To qualify for the GS-11 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-09 it must include: Experience with motor carrier policies, procedures, and regulations in development and implementation of program goals and objectives. Experience in analyzing regulations and directives for decision making transportation problems. Experience communicating orally and in writing technical information, policy, and procedural interpretations. To qualify for the GS-11 on Education alone, you must have: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You can also qualify based on a combination of higher level graduate education and experience. This must be fully supported by your resume and transcripts, provided with your application. To qualify for the GS-12 on Experience, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience with motor carrier policies, procedures, and regulations in development and implementation of program goals and objectives. Experience applying analytical, fact-finding, and problem-solving techniques through the interpretation of Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines, to recommend programmatic changes. Experience communicating orally and in writing technical information, policy and procedural interpretations. You cannot qualify on education at the GS-12 level; you must have experience. 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 with motor carrier policies, procedures, and regulations in development and implementation of program goals and objectives. Experience applying analytical, fact finding, and problem-solving techniques through the interpretation of Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines, to recommend programmatic changes. Experience communication technical information verbally and in writing regarding policy and guidance to other Federal agencies, industry, and the public on complex issues. 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: Oral Communication (*) - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Problem Solving (t) - Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. Organizational Awareness - Knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work and operates effectively within them; this includes the programs, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations of the organization. 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 For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ 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.

Education

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.

Additional Information

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code
? 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R
? 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will be referred to the hiring manager.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established as a separate administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. Our primary mission is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. FMCSA is headquartered in Washington, DC. We employ more than 1,500 individuals, in all 50 States and the District of Columbia, dedicated to improving bus and truck safety and saving lives. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is ranked #6 in the 2023 best places to work in the Federal Government!

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