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

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

General Engineer (Safety) – Federal Transit Administration

Positions open to U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees.

Summary

This role acts as liaison between FTA Headquarters and regional offices, conducting safety oversight, compliance activities, and technical compliance reviews.

Duties

• Act as liaison between regional offices and FTA Headquarters, providing advice on safety issues.
• Support communication and coordination between regional offices and TSO.
• Assist recipients and the region with safety grant applications, project implementation, inspections, oversight, and coordination.
• Travel up to 30% of the time.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen and eligible for consideration.
• Specialized experience and education as required for GS‑13 or GS‑14.
• Submit application online by the closing date.
• Additional conditions: 1‑year probationary period, selective service registration for applicable males, government travel card, time‑in‑grade requirements.

Qualifications – GS‑13

• At least one year of experience equivalent to GS‑12, including analytical studies for transit safety programs.
• Experience interpreting, drafting, reviewing, and editing guidance or regulations.
• Communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications – GS‑14

• At least one year of experience equivalent to GS‑13 with advanced analytical and reporting duties.
• Experience leading projects, summarizing team progress, and mentoring staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• Safety Technical Analysis – knowledge of safety principles and hazard mitigation.
• Transit Safety and Compliance – knowledge of rail operations, maintenance, and safety laws.
• Communication – strong interpersonal, oral and written skills.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited) or related field meeting specified course requirements.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience, including professional registration or licensure (PE, EIT) or successful FE exam.
• Transcripts must be submitted.

Other Information

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date.

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