Supervisory General Engineer (Director)

This position serves as Director of the Office of Enforcement in the Office of Pipeline Safety (PHP), located within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).

Qualifications:

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements.

To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include:

• Experience applying the laws and regulations for the Federal pipeline safety program.
• Experience with risk management, pipeline integrity management and/or management systems principles and practices related to the protection of physical facilities and structures which involve critical environmental and safety impacts.
• Experience leading a diverse workforce including creating a culture that fosters high standards of ethics; developing strategies to maximize employee potential; developing performance plans and monitoring performance; resolving conflicts; fostering workforce diversity on the staff and recognizing staff contribution.

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:

• Safety Engineering: Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to the design, construction operation and/or maintenance of natural gas and/or hazardous liquid pipeline systems and materials.
• Labor Law: Knowledge of the practices and operations of the pipeline industry in compliance with Federal safety regulations and safety programs administered by the states.
• Manages and Organizes Information: Successfully coordinate with pipeline stakeholders in the development of regulations and standards and advocate program objectives.
• Conflict Management: Manages and resolves conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact.
• Writing: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

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.

Responsibilities:

The Supervisory General Engineer (Director):

• Develops a strategic approach to the development, implementation, and coordination of the nationwide pipeline safety enforcement program.
• Develops and implements enforcement policy on compliance and enforcement matters for application by federal and state officials. Interprets policy and assists with resolving differences when conflicts of interpretation arise.
• Develops performance measures and indicators to track enforcement program impact and outcomes in accordance with the Government Performance and Results Act.
• Develops the Office of Pipeline Safety enforcement procedures and guidelines used in securing evidence of compliance and noncompliance with the federal pipeline safety standards using due process mandated by Federal laws.
• Develops new techniques for determining the existence of noncompliance and correlates the results obtained by use of those techniques with the intent of regulations and past field experiences. Coordinates, as appropriate, with the Office of Inspector General, Department of Justice and the PHMSA Chief Counsel's Office on criminal cases.

PHMSA desires a candidate with a proven record of managing a pipeline safety enforcement program related to the transportation of natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous materials by pipeline. An individual who consistently manages and maximizes personnel potential through delegation, coaching, empowerment, and accountability. The candidate must be capable of adapting quickly to complexities and challenges and possess sound judgement and willingness to make decisions during stressful environments.

Salary : $169,279