Director, Office of Automation Safety

The Director serves as principal advisor to the Associate Administrator (AA) concerning all matters related to the promulgation of rules and regulations involving the establishment of motor vehicle safety standards related to driving automation technology, evaluation, establishment, and modification of petitions for exemptions for vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS), and the development and processing of requests for safety special programs for vehicles equipped with ADS.

As the Director, you will: Participate fully in NHTSA policy determination and program formulation. Lead and direct subordinate technical managers and other staff to evaluate and act on applications for ADS exemptions, special programs, and deployments, and amend and develop driving automation safety standards, rules, and regulations including direct adjustments to existing rules, regulations, and standards. In coordination with the Associate Administrator, represent the Office, NHTSA, and Department in dealings with safety organizations, professional societies, Federal interagency, State groups, and foreign organizations concerning issues involving the promulgation of motor vehicle rules, regulations, and standards for vehicles equipped with ADS. Translate complex concepts by leveraging a strong technical or research background to collaborate effectively with internal engineering, research, and policy subject matter experts as well as system developers across the regulated industry. Lead a team of highly qualified technical experts to execute NHTSA's priorities.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) SECURITY CLEARANCE: You may be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. WRITING SAMPLE: A writing sample may be required. PRESENTATION: Applicants may be asked to prepare and present a presentation, provide a presentation on a scenario-based situation or a similar activity as a part of the applicant evaluation process.

If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. An official transcript will be required if you are selected. A college or university degree generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools which meet these criteria, please refer to Department of Education Accreditation page. Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. For further information, visit: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications | International Affairs Office (ed.gov)