Transportation Specialist - DIRECT HIRE

Summary

This position serves as a Regional Emergency Transportation Representative (RETREP) for the National Response Program (NRP), Office of Intelligence, Security, and Emergency Response (S-60), U.S. Department of Transportation. The position has delegated responsibility to administer the Department's Regional Emergency Management Program and to coordinate departmental preparedness, response, and recovery activities in all-hazard crises and in support of FEMA's National Planning Frameworks.

Duties

As a Transportation Specialist - Regional Emergency Transportation Representative (RETREP) Region 5, you will: Serve as the Regional Emergency Transportation Representative for the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. Serve as the official point of contact and focal point for the collection of disaster-related information from other agencies and the private sector. Work in concert with the designated Regional Emergency Transportation Coordinator to execute the DOT's responsibilities for overall emergency management of the nation's transportation infrastructure and emergency support function for transportation. Serve as a principal resource for authoritative technical, theoretical, and operational expertise in all emergency planning, training, exercises, preparedness, response, and recovery program matters, including national security and defense emergencies adversely impacting the nation's transportation resources or infrastructure. Provide extensive coordination, liaison, negotiation, and consultation to officials within a broad range of governmental agencies at local, tribal, territorial, state, regional, and national levels; officials of nonprofit organizations, professional associations, and public interest groups; private industry; educational institutions; and the general public relative to the operation of the National Recovery Framework. Negotiate multi-state/agency agreements on complex issues, serve on intra-agency task forces to furnish expert advice and representation on emergency transportation issues, and lead inter-agency and/or multi-entity teams addressing significant regional issues. Serve as the official point of contact to collect disaster-related information, providing extensive coordination, liaison, negotiation, and consultation to officials at all levels of government, public and private organizations, and the public. The ideal candidate is an expert in emergency management, with technical, theoretical, and operational expertise in planning, training, exercises, preparedness, response, and recovery program matters related to emergencies impacting the nation's transportation resources or infrastructure. Outstanding written and oral communication skills are essential. Requirements

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. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) and the specialized experience requirements. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR): To qualify for this series, applicants' resume must show experience that demonstrated a knowledge of the transportation function(s) of the position to be filled OR have an Educational background that shows they meet the IOR for the series, as listed in the Education Section. In addition to meeting the IOR requirement for this position, to qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience providing technical and operational support and leadership for strategic emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery activities in relation to emergencies and/or disasters affecting transportation infrastructure and operations. 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: Administration and Management - Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production. Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Oral Communication - Expresses information (ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement which can be met through either education OR experience. Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position. (Check the Qualifications section for other ways to meet the IOR for this series) How You Will Be Evaluated

DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE: Please be clear and specific when describing your experience, as HR evaluates applications strictly on the facts provided and will not make assumptions. To receive full credit, your narrative responses must be written in paragraph format and explicitly match your resume. Begin each response by listing the exact position title, organization, employment dates (MM/YYYY–MM/YYYY), full- or part-time status, average weekly hours, and federal series/grade (if applicable). Within the body of the paragraph, clearly describe your specific duties, actions taken, tools used, and measurable outcomes. HR will cross-check these details against your resume; if your resume does not fully support every claim and timeframe, the experience will not be considered for credit, which may result in an ineligible determination. All applicants: Your application will be reviewed in two phases determine how you move forward in the hiring process. Phase I: Your resume will be reviewed to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. ONLY two (2) pages of your resume will be reviewed. Additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) will not be reviewed. Applicants passing “Phase I” will move on to the “Phase II” of the assessment process where your application will be reviewed and rated based on the KSAs/Competencies listed in the vacancy announcement by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). You may preview questions for this vacancy. Other Information

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, [email protected]. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.