Management Analyst - (Regulatory Development)

SummaryThis position is located within the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Regulatory Development Division. The purpose of this position is to assist in the development of regulations as part of FMCSA’s national regulatory program encompassing commercial motor vehicle, driver, and motor carrier-related safety and other issues.DutiesThe Management Specialist (Regulatory Development: Assignments require management of regulatory development projects, providing advice, performing research, and assisting in drafting Federal rules covering motor carrier safety and other issues. Works with Division Chief and senior staff (as needed) to assist with management of assigned regulatory development projects including managing all aspects of multiple regulatory development projects; providing authoritative advice; performing extensive research and analysis; setting and meeting project milestones and schedules; developing and recommending key policy decisions; and determining economic and policy significance of rulemaking projects. Researches laws, regulations, and policies in connection with assignments. Analyzes novel technical and regulatory issues and provides interpretations of a wide range of regulatory information. Evaluates the facts, ascertains and applies the regulations, and to the extent possible, effectuates the goals of the program office. The ideal candidate will work with Division Chief and senior staff on tasks such as: coordinating clearance of documents; liaison with the editorial staff of the Federal Register to ensure formatting and other publication requirements are met; and liaison with the Department of Transportation docket management staff to maintain rulemaking dockets through such activities as document quality review.RequiremenntsCONDITIONS 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. REMOTE WORK: This position is 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. 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: 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.QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include: Experience applying management analysis skills to include qualitative and quantitative analytic techniques for work measurements, creative analysis, interpretation, and formulation of policy positions and regulatory provisions. Experience drafting, reviewing, and/or editing documents such as: rulemaking documents, supporting analyses documents, etc. Experience managing multiple assignments and to prioritize work to meet agency goals and deadlines, keeping projects on schedule. 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 applying management analysis skills to include qualitative and quantitative analytic techniques for work measurements, creative analysis, interpretation, and formulation of policy positions and regulatory provisions. Experience managing delivery of a regulatory process and strategies. Experience dealing with senior and professional support staff to ensure development and implementation of the agency regulatory development programs. 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: Manages and Organizes Information - Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods. Oral Communication - Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Research - Knowledge of the scientific principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including study design, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results. Written Communication - Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. 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.Additional InformationThis announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate. 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. Code9202(c) and 5 C.F.R920.201 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 TransportationThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established as a separate administration within the U.S. Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. Our primary mission is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. FMCSA is headquartered in Washington, DC. We employ more than 1,500 individuals, in all 50 States and the District of Columbia, dedicated to improving bus and truck safety and saving lives. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. The Department of Transportation (DOT) is ranked #6 in the 2023 best places to work in the Federal Government!