Supervisory Transportation Specialist (Regional Director) (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

This position serves as Pipeline Regional Director, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Office of Pipeline Safety, US Department of Transportation. You will exercise management direction over the activities of the region to effectively promote, implement, and administer the pipeline safety program of PHMSA. You will report directly to the Deputy Associate Administrator for Pipeline Safety and represent the agency with both internal staff and external organizations. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : As a Supervisory Transportation Specialist (Regional Director), you will: Direct the planning, implementation, and execution of the regional pipeline safety program under federal statutes (Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Act, Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Safety Act, Transportation Safety Act, and Oil Pollution Act) to protect life and property; set risk-based priorities and collaborates with national leadership to establish agency-wide policies and initiatives. Direct the regional inspection program, accident/incident investigations, and formal enforcement operations; determine probable violations, assess preliminary civil penalties, issue proposed compliance and corrective action orders, preside as the senior official at enforcement hearings, and monitor state pipeline safety program performance. Supervise a geographically dispersed professional and technical workforce, manage workforce planning, and allocate regional operating budgets; serve as the primary regional authority representing PHMSA with governors, state commissioners, other federal/state agencies, technical associations, and corporate executives to negotiate sensitive safety issues. The ideal candidate is an accomplished executive leader with extensive expertise in pipeline safety, hazardous materials transportation, and regulatory compliance, capable of directing a large-scale regional program to safeguard life, property, and the environment. You will demonstrate proven mastery in leading a geographically dispersed technical workforce, administering multi-million-dollar regional operating budgets, and driving organizational health and inclusion. A decisive regulatory authority, you will possesses substantial experience executing risk-based inspection strategies, overseeing accident and incident investigations, and adjudicating high-stakes enforcement actions such as compliance orders, corrective action orders, and civil penalties. Furthermore, you are skilled communicators and negotiator adept at representing the agency before governors, state utility commissioners, federal counterparts, and corporate C-suite executives, seamlessly translating regional insights into national policy and strategic initiatives. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and 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 leading, planning, and executing a regional or comprehensive transportation, pipeline, or hazardous materials safety compliance program, including establishing risk-based inspection priorities, directing incident/accident investigations, and executing regulatory enforcement actions (e.g., assessing violations, proposed civil penalties, and compliance or corrective action orders). Experience supervising a multidisciplinary, professional, or geographically dispersed technical workforce, including setting performance standards, addressing employee relations/grievances, championing EEO and inclusive workplace initiatives, and managing regional budget formulation, staffing allocation, and resource planning. Experience serving as an authoritative agency representative or liaison negotiating sensitive, controversial safety and regulatory matters with senior stakeholders (such as state/federal agency leaders, elected officials, and industry

Salaire : $169,279 – $197,200/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/Guide-Me/New-Prospective-Employees/

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is focused on what matters most: prioritizing the safety of our transportation systems, modernizing our aging infrastructure, unleashing American innovation, and maximizing efficiency by removing bureaucratic red tape. We are looking for mission-driven professionals ready to deliver real results with discipline, urgency, and accountability to support American families, workers, and businesses. As we usher in a Golden Age of Transportation, DOT values a results-oriented, high-performing workforce dedicated to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and a safe, collaborative environment. If you want to build big, beautiful infrastructure, scale transformative technologies, and achieve results that will serve our nation for generations to come, please consider joining the DOT family. Did You Know? The Department of Transportation is consistently ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in the Federal Government!