[Hiring] Senior Compliance Investigator @Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

Role Description

Serving within PHMSA/OHMS Field Operations (DOT), this position acts as the regional focal point for operational plans, policies, training, and program management. Reporting to the Regional Director, the incumbent aligns regional enforcement with national priorities, standardizes field activities, and ensures operational readiness. They direct Multiagency Strike Force Operations (MASFO) and provide expert guidance to protect the public from hazardous materials transportation risks.

• Serves as the Regional Coordinator for operational planning and execution.
• Exercises oversight and direction over regional compliance programs, ensuring effective implementation of national policies and standardization initiatives.
• Develops and directs Multiagency Strike Force Operations (MASFO) within the regional area of responsibility.
• Coordinates with Federal, state, and local partners to identify, plan, and execute high-impact enforcement operations.
• Plans and executes comprehensive training programs for regional investigators.
• Serves as a liaison and provides direct training support to the National Training and Qualification Branch (NTQB) in Oklahoma City.
• Facilitates internal and external meetings, ensuring clear communication of regional priorities, trends, and operational goals.
• Assists with report processing, quality control, and dissemination of lessons learned.
• Plans and executes System Integrity Safety endeavors, leveraging data-driven approaches to identify and mitigate high-risk transportation trends.
• Utilizes Hazardous Materials Safety data systems to perform trend analysis.
• Participates in the development of national program policy and initiatives.
• Advises the Region Director on the operational impact of policies.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with alliance partners.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for complex compliance issues.

Qualifications

• Mastery of broad and complex transportation principles and PHMSA’s compliance and enforcement programs.
• Extensive technical knowledge in all regulated areas, including scientific principles, test and measurement techniques, and potential risks involved in transporting hazardous materials.
• Expert knowledge of transportation concepts, principles, and methodologies.
• Demonstrated mastery in leading and managing complex operational activities.
• Exceptional skill in communicating effectively, orally and in writing, with high-level audiences.

Requirements

• Must meet specialized experience stated in Qualifications section.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
• This position involves travel; a government contractor-issued travel card will be issued.
• A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals.
• You must successfully complete a residential 12-week formal training course.
• If selected, you will be required to submit to a pre-employment/pre-appointment drug test.
• You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade.

Benefits

• Access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position held.