To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience implementing technical, engineering, concepts and regulatory requirements in the pipeline industry. Experience supervising or leading technical and non-technical personnel. Experience communicating with stakeholder groups to achieve the mission of a national pipeline safety program. You cannot qualify on education alone at the GS-15; you must also have experience. 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: Safety Engineering - Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to the design, construction operation and/or maintenance of natural gas and/or hazardous liquid pipeline systems and materials. Labor Law - Knowledge of the practices and operations of the pipeline industry in compliance with Federal safety regulations and safety programs administered by the states. Manages and Organizes Information - Successfully coordinate with pipeline stakeholders in the development of regulations and standards and advocate program objectives. Conflict Management - Manages and resolves conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact. 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.