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Summary You will serve as a Highway Safety Specialist, also known as a Regional Program Manager. Under the Deputy Regional Administrator (DRA) you will provide program support and grant administration technical assistance to the States in establishing priority road safety programs designed to progress toward national safety goals. Responsibilities As a Highway Safety Specialist, you will: Responsible for providing technical assistance and advice to States, private and public sector organizations, and consumers regarding priority highway safety programs of the Agency. Develop and manage program activities and provide technical assistance and training to States, communities, and advocacy groups in all facets of a comprehensive traffic safety prevention program, including the management of Federal grant funds and grant-funded Conduct necessary research and drafting documents related to the promotion of the NHTSA's traffic safety programs; prepare fact sheets, correspondence, brochures, announcements, speeches, and testimony describing or promoting traffic safety; and develop background material, analyses, and correspondence as requested, for the RA's/DRA's signature. Participate in national, regional, State, and local meetings of partners and advocacy groups, make presentations on NHTSA programs, and solicit input into future program strategies. The ideal candidate has strong oral and written communication skills and experience building working relationships with individuals at various levels in the public and private sectors (including federal, state, and local partners and stakeholders, special interest and underserved groups). The ideal candidate will have experience in grant administration and financial management principles and experience in accounting and financial oversight. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must reside in either Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or the State of Washington by the start date of the position and must continue to reside in this NHTSA region throughout the duration of the position. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. 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. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). Remote Work: This position may be eligible for Remote work in the states of AK, ID, OR, MT And WA only. This position may be eligible for remote work, which does not require reporting to the agency worksite location on a regular basis. If selected for a remote work location, you will be required to sign a remote work agreement detailing agency remote work policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience implementing, managing, and evaluating comprehensive traffic safety programs that demonstrate successful strategies for addressing traffic safety problems. Experience managing local, State, or Federal grants, participating in assessments or similar reviews of grant programs, conducting data analysis, problem identification, project and management planning, program administration, and evaluation. Experience educating partners by developing and implementing public information and education with a focus on changing societal attitudes and behaviors. 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: Knowledge to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at various levels in the public and private sector, including federal, state, and local transportation and public safety partners, special interest and underserved groups, as well provide specialized technical assistance to these interest groups. Knowledge in grant administration and management principles (this includes but is not limited to strategic planning, budget analysis, project implementation and evaluation; and concepts and practices relating to general accounting, financial management and oversight including experience overseeing different types of grants (i.e., federal, state, county, city, private non‑profit organizations). Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing), as demonstrated by the development and delivery of presentations, written reports, briefings, and other products. Ability to critically analyze and summarize information, to brief senior staff and effectively discuss problem-solving solutions. Ability in developing, marketing, implementing/managing, and evaluating programs at the federal, state or community level. 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 Additional Information 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. 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, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. 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. NOTICE: Individuals considering employment with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration need to be aware of certain ethics requirements that apply to Federal employees. There is a one-year “cooling off” period during which a new Federal employee may not work on a matter that involves the employee's previous employer. In addition, depending on the job, you may be required to sell certain assets you hold (such as stocks) that would present a conflict of interest with the work you would perform if hired. For details about these restrictions, please visit: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/about-nhtsa/working-nhtsa