Motor Carrier Safety Specialist

Company: US Department of Transportation
Location: Council Bluffs
Posted on: November 15, 2023

Job Description:

Summary The positions are located in FMCSA's Division offices. You will be assigned ongoing responsibility for personally administering the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Program on a State-wide basis. This encompasses motor carriers and shippers of all types and sizes. In promoting and enforcing compliance with the applicable laws and regulations, you will act independently within general program objectives and a largely self-developed and self adjusted area work plan. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 09/11/2023 to 11/13/2023 Salary $46,696 - $91,873 per year Salaries reflected on this announcement will vary based on the duty station of the appointed position. Pay scale & grade GS 07 - 09 Help Locations MANY vacancies in the following locations: Escambia County, AL Montgomery, AL Anchorage, AK Alameda County, CA Show more locations (138) Fresno County, CA Humboldt County, CA Los Angeles County, CA Madera County, CA Merced County, CA Monterey County, CA Sacramento County, CA San Bernardino County, CA San Francisco County, CA San Luis Obispo County, CA Santa Cruz County, CA Tulare County, CA Yolo County, CA Yuba County, CA Fresno, CA Sacramento, CA Adams County, CO Arapahoe County, CO Boulder County, CO Broomfield County, CO Denver County, CO Douglas County, CO Jefferson County, CO Boulder, CO Denver, CO Lakewood, CO Dover, DE Alachua County, FL Baker County, FL Bay County, FL Bradford County, FL Brevard County, FL Calhoun County, FL Charlotte County, FL Citrus County, FL Clay County, FL Collier County, FL Columbia County, FL De Soto County, FL Dixie County, FL Duval County, FL Flagler County, FL Gadsden County, FL Gilchrist County, FL Glades County, FL Gulf County, FL Hamilton County, FL Hardee County, FL Hendry County, FL Hernando County, FL Highlands County, FL Hillsborough County, FL Holmes County, FL Indian River County, FL Jackson County, FL Jefferson County, FL Lafayette County, FL Lake County, FL Lee County, FL Leon County, FL Levy County, FL Liberty County, FL Madison County, FL Manatee County, FL Marion County, FL Martin County, FL Miami-Dade County, FL Monroe County, FL Nassau County, FL Okaloosa County, FL Okeechobee County, FL Orange County, FL Osceola County, FL Palm Beach County, FL Pasco County, FL Pinellas County, FL Polk County, FL Putnam County, FL Saint Johns County, FL Saint Lucie County, FL Santa Rosa County, FL Sarasota County, FL Seminole County, FL Sumter County, FL Suwannee County, FL Taylor County, FL Union County, FL Volusia County, FL Wakulla County, FL Walton County, FL Washington County, FL Miami Beach, FL Des Plaines, IL Springfield, IL Jasper County, IN Lake County, IN La Porte County, IN Newton County, IN Porter County, IN Indianapolis, IN Mills County, IA Pottawattamie County, IA Webster County, IA Council Bluffs, IA Frankfort, KY Avoyelles County, LA East Baton Rouge County, LA Grant County, LA Ouachita County, LA Rapides County, LA Baton Rouge, LA West Monroe, LA Helena, MT Douglas County, NE Sarpy County, NE Omaha, NE Concord, NH Albany, NY Binghamton, NY New York, NY Plattsburgh, NY Bismarck, ND Salem, OR Salem, OR Chambers County, TX Harris County, TX Liberty County, TX Tarrant County, TX Waller County, TX Dallas, TX Houston, TX Montpelier, VT Olympia, WA Charleston, WV Kenosha County, WI Milwaukee County, WI Racine County, WI Waukesha County, WI Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - Travel will vary by position and location. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Multiple Appointment Types - Multiple Appointment Types - Appointment type vary depending on position (Term, Temp, Permanent, etc.). Work schedule Multiple Schedules - Multiple Schedules - Work Schedules vary depending on position (Full-time, Part-time, Intermittent, etc.). Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 Job family (Series) 2123 Motor Carrier Safety Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Moderate Risk (MR) Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number FMCSA.FO- Control number Help This job is open to Individuals with disabilities Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Military spouses Family of overseas employees Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas. Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Special authorities Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations. Veterans Clarification from the agency Vacancies are open under merit promotion to current and former Federal employees with competitive status and VEOA Applicants AND/OR applications will be accepted from All U.S. Citizens under Direct Hire Authority. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. This is a Bargaining unit position represented by varies codes. Help Duties As a Motor Carrier Safety Specialist (Commercial Programs/HazMat/Safety/Border Investigator), you will: Independently plans and carries out a schedule of safety, economic, security, and hazardous materials investigations of carrier and shipper operations; through personal interviews, examination of various records, and comparison with other known facts, determines whether the company is in compliance or whether the violations found indicate deliberate and conscious disregard of applicable regulations; makes a preliminary determination whether prosecution is warranted and evidence is sufficient to support enforcement action; if not warranted, discusses the findings with corporation officials, offers technical assistance in resolving the problems, and secures their agreement to take corrective action; follows up at a later time to ascertain compliance. Plans and carries out a schedule of safety, economic, security, and hazardous materials investigations of carrier and shipper operations; through personal interviews, examination of various records, and comparison with other known facts, determines whether the company is in compliance or whether the violations found indicate deliberate and conscious disregard of applicable regulations; makes a preliminary determination whether prosecution is warranted and evidence is sufficient to support enforcement action. Conducts investigations into alleged violations either as follow up to an investigation or in response to complaints; upon advice and approval by the supervisor, initiates enforcement investigations to develop supportive evidence of the kinds and volume needed to sustain criminal or civil forfeiture actions, cease and desist orders, or other proceedings. Plans and conducts unannounced roadside inspections of interstate commercial motor vehicles and driver's documentation to determine carrier or driver compliance with applicable regulations; note deficiencies and declare out-of-service any vehicle or driver in accordance with the established Out of Service Criteria. Conducts in-depth investigations into the causes of highway accidents and hazardous material incidents involving motor carriers to determine whether applicable regulations or laws have been violated; develop information for use in furthering the agency's accident prevention program. This is an ideal position for a person who wants to do meaningful work to make travel on our nation's highways safer by promoting and enforcing compliance of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Programs. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated ability to relate to all types of personalities in challenging and sometimes contentious, circumstances. This is an ideal position for a person who wants to be challenged and advance within the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Location/Salary Clarification: This announcement establishes an open continuous (2 month) Standing Register. This Register will be used to fill positions as they become vacant. Duty locations will vary. Your consideration will be based on your top 3 location choices. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. SECURITY CLEARANCE: Varies by position. If applicable, you must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position to which appointed. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: You may be required to complete a background/security investigation and meet preliminary requirements prior to onboarding. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: Travel will vary by position. If the position requires travel, a government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Varies by position. If applicable, the applicant selected is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Varies by position and is determined by the hiring agency. If selected, a one-year or two-year probationary period may be required. FOR DIRECT HIRE CANDIDATES: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed) . click apply for full job details

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