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Summary This position is in the U.S. DOT, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), Office of Pipeline Safety, NGDISM Grant Program. You will be working in the areas of pipeline integrity, operations, infrastructure oversight & regulations, including Distribution Integrity Management & Distribution operations. OPS administers the Department's national regulatory program to assure the safe transportation of natural gas, petroleum, & other hazardous materials by pipeline. Responsibilities As a General Engineer (Senior Technical Advisor), your duties will include, but not be limited to, the following: Ensures that NGDISM grant projects are technically sound and support DOT and PHMSA safety and environmental protection goals. Develops program policy and guidance to include plans, milestones, and goals; implements program plans; leading/driving change; recommending ways to strengthen the NGDISM program and its funded projects; and communicating program findings and results to internal and external stakeholders. Effectively communicates national pipeline safety initiatives and challenges; preparing a variety of written materials including briefs, summaries, and reports; responding to inquiries; presentations; delivering oral presentations to a broad range of audiences, including situations in which the audience may not be receptive to the message; representing the NGDISM program at conferences, symposia, and meetings. Conducts and oversees technical audits and performs qualitative and quantitative assessments of NGDISM funded projects using internal and external information and data sources. Identifies and analyzes program-wide outcome measures to determine efficacy of the NGDISM program and initiatives. Provides data-driven recommendations and advice on policies, programs, and grant-funded construction projects to OPS leadership The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience in pipeline engineering who will serve as a technical and regulatory expert and advisor to the OPS leadership and staff on novel pipeline safety issues. As a Senior Technical Advisor within the OPS Policy and Program’s Natural Gas Distribution Infrastructure Safety and Modernization Grant Program, you will be responsible for coordinating relevant pipeline strategic development and action plans, as well as coordinating the implementation on grant technical reviews, Buy America waivers, and project inspections. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator and be able to resolve complex technical issues and develop funding recommendations related to technical, regulatory, and policy issues with grant applicants and recipients, industry, trade associations, federal agencies, public interest groups, state agencies and OPS advisory committees. The ideal candidate will be an experienced engineer in the areas of pipeline integrity, operations, and regulations - including Distribution Integrity Management and Distribution operations - research and development, grant project reviews, technical standards, and materials engineering. The candidate will also be a technical and regulatory advisor to the NGDISM grant program and staff in emerging methods and technologies associated with pipeline construction projects. 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. POSITION SENSITIVITY AND RISK: Varies by position and will be based on the position to which appointed. 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. DRUG TESTING: Varies by position. Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions will be required to complete testing prior to appointment or placement. 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. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. 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. REMOTE WORK: 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. FOR DIRECT HIRE CANDIDATES: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). FOR GOVERNMENT CANDIDATES: 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. 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 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience interpreting and applying Federal regulations and monitoring requirements to the design, construction, maintenance and operation of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipeline systems of operators. Experience managing and coordinating work of pipeline engineering, such as developing enforcement strategies and formulating action plans. 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: Technical Competence - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Technical Credibility - Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Technical Documentation - Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation. 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 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter. REMOTE WORK: This position may be eligible for Remote Work. Remote work is an arrangement in which an employee works at an alternative worksite (e.g., from home) and is not expected to report to the office to work. Remote work location will be determined upon/after selection and may affect locality pay. If selected as a remote work position, must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current Agency standards from the approved work location within the Contiguous United State and sign a remote work agreement. The difference in salary is determined by the locality pay in each location. Salaries for all areas are available on the OPM website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2022/general-schedule/ The agency has the option of extending a term appointment up to the 4-year limit. This announcement may be used to fill additional Merit Promotion positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.