General Engineer; Safety; U.S. Citizens and Federal

General Engineer (Safety) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

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This position serves as a liaison between FTA Headquarters and the Regional Office (TRO), performing a myriad of safety, oversight, and compliance activities to advance FTA’s safety mission. The role may work with recipients, Regional and HQ staff on safety and enforcement concerns discovered in program areas, coordinate with stakeholders to provide information for safety compliance during technical compliance reviews, and for related safety activities.

• Serves as the liaison between Regional Offices and TSO Headquarters as part of the Safety Management Process by providing advice in identifying, reviewing, and escalating safety issues.
• Provides communication and liaison support between Regional Offices and TSO.
• Supports recipients and the region in safety grant applications, project implementation, inspection, oversight, and coordination activities.
• Collaborates geographically with a single FTA Regional Office but may be responsible for carrying out responsibilities for multiple regions.

A motivated, experienced, and self‑reliant professional with exceptional communication skills and analytical abilities, a customer service mindset, and willingness to travel 25% to 30% of the time.

Conditions of employment:
You must be a U.S. citizen and eligible for consideration; meet specialized experience requirements; submit required documents by the closing date; submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

• Mandatory 1‑year probationary period for evaluation of fitness and whether continued employment advances the public interest.
• During probation, performance, conduct, agency needs, advancement of organizational and government goals, and efficiency of federal service will be considered.
• Upon completion, employment will be terminated unless certified in writing that continued employment advances the public interest.
• Selective Service:
  Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered.
• Government Travel Card:
  Issued for official business only.
• Probationary Period:
  One‑year probation unless already completed.
• Time‑in‑Grade:
  Federal applicants must serve 52 weeks at the next lower grade.
• DEU Requirements:
  Delegated examining procedures may require a one‑year probationary period.

To meet the minimum qualifications, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide transcripts for verification, and (3) meet either the education or specialized experience requirements for the requested grade.

To qualify for GS‑13: At least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS‑12, including:

• Experience utilizing analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct analytical studies or projects related to transit safety‑oriented programs.
• Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing guidance or regulations.
• Experience communicating information to internal and external stakeholders.

To qualify for GS‑14: At least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS‑13, including:

• Experience utilizing, managing, and reporting analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to conduct analytical studies or projects related to transit safety‑oriented programs.
• Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing guidance or regulations across the agency.
• Experience overseeing and leading work, summarizing, reporting team progress and project status, and providing mentorship to other team members and staff.

• Safety Technical Analysis:
  Knowledge of concepts, principles, theories, and methods to identify, control, mitigate, and eliminate safety hazards in the design and use of facilities, equipment, operations, and work processes; knowledge of safety, environmental issues, and accident prevention program administration.
• Transit Safety and Compliance:
  Knowledge of rail transit operations, maintenance, and safety; knowledge of local, state, and federal safety laws and regulations governing…