Highway Safety Specialist; Enforcement Program Specialist

Summary

This position is located within the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Office of Safety – Field Operations. The incumbent initiates civil penalty collection procedures, negotiates settlement of enforcement cases, and prepares and processes non-contested settlement agreements and consent orders on enforcement cases.

The Highway Safety Specialist (Enforcement Program Specialist):
Provides coordination, liaison, negotiation, and consultation for the federal civil penalty program within the Service Center's geographical area. Initiates civil penalty collection procedures and manages settlement agreements on Notices of Claim. Reviews and evaluates enforcement cases to ensure they meet legal sufficiency requirements. Assists in evaluating complex cases for potential criminal investigation referral. The ideal candidate for this position is a senior-level professional, who takes pride in managing and overseeing the enhancement of program success and operations efficiency.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government;

and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. DRUG TESTING:
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. Marijuana is legal in some states, however it's still illegal at the federal level. Therefore, if selected for the position you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test, you will also be subject to Random Drug Testing.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE:
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

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To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. 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 in reviewing and evaluating Federal Motor Carrier Safety Programs for compliance with regulations, policies, and /or guidelines, including those concerned with the transportation and handling of hazardous materials. Experience assisting safety operating programs or research relating to safety regulatory and enforcement programs, including alternative enforcement and economic programs. 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:
Interpersonal Skills
- Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.…