This supervisory role with PHMSA’s National Center of Excellence for LNG Safety oversees daily operations, facilities, and programs that enhance Federal expertise in LNG safety. The position leads initiatives providing resources, guidance, and collaboration across agencies, industry, and the public to advance safe practices, innovation, and effective regulation nationwide.
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience in trends and conditions in the Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) industry, laws and regulations that define the Federal LNG safety programs and applying the concepts, principles, and methods associated with LNG safety. Experience in program and project management techniques to optimize business operations and analyze an organization’s processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness. Experience serving as a team leader or supervisor, such as developing performance standards; resolving informal complaints or grievances; making recommendations on personnel actions (e.g., promotions, reassignments, details, etc.); and affecting disciplinary and adverse actions. Experience developing and managing project plans, budgets, resource allocations, schedules, audits, performance, and implementation/communication 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: Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes. Project Management - Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Communications and Media - Knowledge of the production, communication and dissemination of information and ideas to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media. Managing Human Resources - Plans, distributes, coordinates, and monitors work assignments of others; evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; ensures that staff are appropriately selected, utilized, and developed, and that they are treated in a fair and equitable manner. 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. 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.
As a Supervisory General Engineer (Liquified Natural Gas (LNG)), you will: Lead and coordinate programs that strengthen Federal expertise in LNG facility operations, management, and safety practices; implement initiatives that provide Federal and industry stakeholders with a central repository of resources and guidance on operational best practices; and foster collaboration across government agencies, industry partners, and public stakeholders to promote safe practices, innovative solutions, and effective regulatory activities advancing LNG safety and operational excellence nationwide. Supervise 4-6 staff (GS-9 or higher). Develop performance standards, assign work, evaluate performance, resolve informal complaints, and recommend staffing actions (appointments/promotions/reassignments/details). Lead the National Center’s business operations and project management. Develop project plans, manages budgets and resource allocations, establish standard operating procedures, and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and outcomes. Lead multi-agency, cross-functional initiatives. Coordinate teams, sets program priorities aligned with the Director, and provide implementation support of activities consistent with program objectives and within established timelines. Provide senior technical and strategic advice on LNG operations and safety. Review technical documentation and proposals to advise agency leadership, stakeholders, and partners on federal LNG safety programs and policy decisions. Serve as principal liaison and communications lead. Maintain networks across OPS, PHMSA, federal/state regulators, industry, and public stakeholders. Prepare technical reports, briefings, and correspondence materials to support program execution. The ideal candidate for this position is an experienced manager and team leader who has developed and executed national programs that produced measurable successes and improvements. As the Supervisory General Engineer for the National Center, you will supervise professional staff, lead business operations and project management, and coordinate multi‑agency initiatives to advance program priorities. You will possess strong skills to resolve sensitive, controversial and complex topics, while assessing, identifying, and recommending solutions that balance Agency requirements with stakeholder needs. This role requires strong technical judgement in LNG operations and safety to advise senior leadership, excellent oral and written communication skills, proven ability to build consensus across diverse stakeholders, and a mission driven, collaborative team player.