Assistant Administrator and Chief Safety Officer

Assistant Administrator and Chief Safety Officer

Department: Department of Transportation

Location(s): Washington, District of Columbia

Salary Range: $151661 - $228000 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is located in the Headquarters’ building in Washington, DC. This position is in the Office of the Administrator. The Assistant Administrator and Chief Safety Officer provides executive leadership over the administration and operation of the full range of FMCSA responsibilities. PLEASE NOTE: This position requires a Top Secret/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (TSSCI) Clearance.

Major Duties:

• The Assistant Administrator and Chief Safety Officer: Serves as the safety ombudsman and chief safety advocate for the agency to ensure that the full range of FM CSA programs and services support the Agency's mandate so stated in Public Law 106-159. Provides executive leadership over the development, oversight, and delivery of nationwide programs to enhance the safety of motor carrier operations, vehicles, and drivers, and any other entity the agency credentials. With the Administrator and Deputy Administrator, establishes program policies, objectives, and priorities, and develops strategic plans for the accomplishment of motor carrier safety program activities. Oversees, manages, and provides executive leadership of assigned Administration initiatives. Serves as the lead advocate of the FMCSA safety policies, and represents FMCSA before Congress, in meetings and presentations with officials of Federal agencies, State, and local governments, industry organizations, safety interest groups, and community and public groups. Serves as adjudicator for agency enforcement actions and safety rating processes Provides executive direction and program emphasis in promoting partnerships with other Federal, State, and local government entities, motor carrier and insurance industries, safety interest and driver groups, the law enforcement community and professional alliances. Develops, implements, and coordinates a comprehensive financial accountability and integrity program for assigned areas of responsibility ensuring the effective operation of budget processes, proper utilization of and accounting for FMCSA's resources, and an up-to-date information on the status of program and program funds. Assures that nationwide programs and division office program activities are carried out in accordance with the policies and objectives of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator and within established legislative and program requirements.

Qualifications: Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1. Demonstrated knowledge of and leadership experience with transportation safety programs and policies at the Federal, State, and local levels, with an emphasis on the safety of motor carrier operations, vehicles, and drivers. TQ 2. Demonstrated experience directing a staff of many varied subject matter expertise involved in planning, developing and implementing complex operational and administrative programs to support and achieve agency goals and objectives. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding – This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM’s SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete this application and submit any required documents specified in the Required Documents section and submit by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select and upload your résumé and/or other required documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the “Include Personal Information” section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. It is applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and uploaded, (i.e., resume and other required documents) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Application packages will NOT be accepted via mail. Due to security processes, mail delivery takes approximately 2-3 weeks to process at which time the vacancy announcement will be closed, and no further consideration will be given to additional application packages. If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET, at Transjobs@dot.gov.

Application Deadline: 2026-02-02