This position serves as Director of the Office of Regulations in the Office of Pipeline Safety (PHP), located within the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA).
Key Responsibilities
As a Supervisory Transportation Specialist (Standards and Rulemaking Director), you will: Develop a strategic approach to manage, implement and coordinate PHMSA's pipeline safety regulatory program. Consider proposals from the industry, the public, and other governmental agencies, as well as needs identified through other PHP programs in developing and maintaining a regulatory program plan.
Be primarily responsible for coordinating all proposed regulatory actions within Office of Pipeline Safety and recommend for issuance, modification, or revocation, all gas, hazardous liquid, and liquid natural gas pipeline safety regulations. Oversee the development, maintenance, and execution of a program to review all existing regulations and to revise or revoke those deemed ineffective in achieving intended purpose.
Conduct public hearings in connection with proposed issuance, modification, or revocation of regulations.
Maintain continuing liaison with other DOT offices, Federal agencies, pipeline operators, trade associations, state pipeline safety personnel, gas and hazardous liquid pipeline companies, industry standards organizations, and other organizations concerning standards pertaining to the transportation of gas and hazardous liquids through pipeline and LNG facilities as well as, to obtain the input and coordination necessary to assure that the regulations represent a proper balance of safety, operating practicality, and economics and to gain information about important safety issues.
PHMSA desires a candidate with a proven record of managing a pipeline safety regulatory program related to the transportation of natural gas, petroleum, and other hazardous materials by pipeline. An individual who consistently manages and maximizes personnel potential through delegation, coaching, empowerment, and accountability.
The candidate must be capable of adapting quickly to complexities and challenges and possess sound judgement and willingness to make decisions during stressful environments.
Requirements & Education
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.
This position is with Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Department of Transportation.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.
Is this position remote or telework eligible?
This position is eligible for telework.
What security clearance is required?
This position requires a Other security clearance.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-10-22.
What is the work schedule?
This is a Full Time position.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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