The Director serves as principal advisor to the Associate Administrator (AA) concerning all matters related to the promulgation of rules and regulations involving the establishment of motor vehicle safety standards related to driving automation technology, evaluation, establishment, and modification of petitions for exemptions for vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS), and the development and processing of requests for safety special programs for vehicles equipped with ADS.
As the Director, you will: Participate fully in NHTSA policy determination and program formulation. Lead and direct subordinate technical managers and other staff to evaluate and act on applications for ADS exemptions, special programs, and deployments, and amend and develop driving automation safety standards, rules, and regulations including direct adjustments to existing rules, regulations, and standards.
In coordination with the Associate Administrator, represent the Office, NHTSA, and Department in dealings with safety organizations, professional societies, Federal interagency, State groups, and foreign organizations concerning issues involving the promulgation of motor vehicle rules, regulations, and standards for vehicles equipped with ADS.
Translate complex concepts by leveraging a strong technical or research background to collaborate effectively with internal engineering, research, and policy subject matter experts as well as system developers across the regulated industry. Lead a team of highly qualified technical experts to execute NHTSA's priorities.
If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page.
Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)
Our benefits package offers: Annual Leave (paid vacation), Sick Leave, and Holidays - You will earn 26 days of annual leave and 13 days of sick leave per year. In addition, the Federal Government observes 11 regular paid holidays each year. Health Benefits - Employees and family members are eligible for health benefits at reasonable rates with no required medical examinations or restrictions because of age or physical condition.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - You may choose to participate in the FSA Program. This program allows you to set aside money, on a pre-tax basis, for certain kinds of out of pocket medical expenses or dependent care costs of a child or parent. Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program - You may elect to participate in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program. Life Insurance - You may participate in the Federal Employees' Group Life Insurance program.
The program offers employees an opportunity to acquire life insurance protection at group rates with a government contribution toward the cost of basic insurance. For more details on the various health and life insurance benefits offered to most Federal Employees click here
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This position is with National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Department of Transportation.
The posted pay range is $151661 – $218800/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-13.
This is a Permanent position.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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