Transportation Specialist (Safety) (Open To All U.s. Citizens)

Duties

As a Transportation Specialist (Safety), you will:

• Coordinate and develop implementation procedures concerning the use of proven techniques and materials in highway safety improvements which will result in improved traffic operations and increased safety on existing highway facilities. Provides an overview to ensure that safety design features used are in conformance with FHWA policies and procedures. Analyzes and interprets directives and technical material relating to highway safety.
• Provide direction in resolving complex transportation problems relating to both safety and/or traffic operations which may require deviation from established standards and criteria. Apply knowledge of advances in safety and/or traffic operations-related technology in devising new approaches to difficult problems.
• Provide guidance and direction to stakeholders in developing, updating, and implementing the Strategic Highway Safety Plan. Assist the State of New Jersey in the development and strategic planning of the Highway Safety Improvement Program. Analyze the processes by which the State of New Jersey develops safety plans. Identify safety problem areas and suggest improvements needed during the safety planning process. Provide direction and technical advice to all stakeholders in achieving FHWA safety- related goals and objectives.
• Serve as a consultant and technical specialist to federal agencies, District transportation partners (including NJDOT), Metropolitan Planning Organizations, professional organizations, universities, and first responder personnel regarding the need for and implementation of traffic management techniques, safety education and outreach, safety enforcement, pedestrian and bicycle safety, or other safety programs.
• Analyze and evaluate, through systematic technical and administrative reviews, the implementation of highway safety plans and programs.

The ideal candidate for this position is a mid-career transportation specialist with experience monitoring federally funded highway programs, delivering safety programs and operations projects from initial scoping through construction support and maintenance. The candidate has experience conveying ideas and concepts in meetings and discussions, and in writing.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• You must meet specialized experience to qualify.
• You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasional site visits and travel are necessary requiring driving an automobile and involve walking and standing as well as occasional climbing on structures, crawling, crouching, and stooping. During the occasional field work, the incumbent will be working in heavy construction areas with large construction equipment operating in the immediate surroundings, in order to inspect highway locations, design and construction, equipment placement and performance, and verify environmental features.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: If you are not a current Federal employee, you will be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding.
• GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.
• PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection.
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position is approved for occasional telework. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor, and if applicable, approval of additional officials. You are required to report to the office on a regular basis since this is not a full-time telework position or approved as a remote work position.
• DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: Exposure to public traffic, construction, or other hazardous activities at highway project sites. During the occasional field reviews, protective clothing and gear and observance of safety precautions are required.
• DRIVER'S LICENSE: You must have a valid state driver’s license and a safe driving record and be fully qualified to operate a government-owned vehicle.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• If claiming preference eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must submit proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. An SF-15 is desired, but not required.
• To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
• You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.
• Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Social security number request
• Your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
• Selective Service
• If applying under Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/#veoa), you need to provide a copy of your last DD214 (member-4 copy), which verifies your military service dates, reason for separation, OR certification of separation that shows a discharge date within 120 days of the closing of this announcement, and eligibility for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• Privacy Act
• Financial suitability

• How to Apply

  You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.

  • To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
  • Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
  • You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.

  If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: [email protected]

  Agency contact information

  Automated Staffing Office

  Phone

  000-000-0000

  Fax

  000-000-0000

  Email

  [email protected]

  Address

  DOT, FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION
  Submit Application and Documents Online
  1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
  Washington, District of Columbia 20590
  United States

  Next steps

  You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com. (Select "My USAJOBS" and click "Applications"). Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist will evaluate your application. Ratings will be determined based on the documents and information received by the closing date. Qualified candidates will be assigned a category, not including points that may be assigned for veterans' preference. The most highly qualified candidates are then referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. If the vacancy was advertised under category rating, then the appropriate veteran's preference will be applied. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring agency will contact you directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status.

• Your most recent performance appraisal,
• Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Signature and false statements
• New employee probationary period

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  RESUME - All applicants must provide a resume created within USA Jobs Resume Builder, that shows relevant experience, education and support the required specialized experience. Formatted resumes can by uploaded later in the application process.

  TRANSCRIPTS - Transcripts are required if you are using graduate education to qualify for the GS-11 grade. The transcripts need not be official, but must show that you meet the stated education requirements, including specific major or class requirements.

  • Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

  PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS/INCENTIVE AWARDS: If applicable, performance appraisals and/or Incentive award documentation may be submitted and forwarded to the selecting official in consideration of your application. To receive credit, submit a recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable (do not submit a performance plan) and/or incentive award documentation dated within the last 18 months (i.e. performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increases, etc.).

  VETERANS: Your last DD214 (member 4 copy), Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, that shows the type of discharge and all dates of active duty is required to verify your eligibility.

  • If applying under Veteran's Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) (https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/shav/#veoa), you need to provide a copy of your last DD214 (member-4 copy), which verifies your military service dates, reason for separation, OR certification of separation that shows a discharge date within 120 days of the closing of this announcement, and eligibility for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act.
  • If claiming preference eligibility as a disabled veteran, you must submit proof of entitlement of this preference which is normally a valid letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. An SF-15 is desired, but not required.

  NON COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS: If requesting concurrent consideration for Non-competitive (NC) appointment eligibility, you must provide the appropriate SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS, such as PCS orders (military spouse) describing move & marriage certificate; letter from VA or DD214 describing 100% disability of spouse; letter from State Vocational Office certifying disability (schedule A), etc. For more information, visit military spouse NC appointments or Persons with Disabilities NC appointments.
  DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 85) and provide all of the following documents:

  • your most recent performance appraisal,
  • the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and
  • your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.

  Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. For more information, please review the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.

  Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• The proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Open to All U.S. Citizens. This is not a Bargaining unit position.