Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards

U.S. Coast Guard • Washington, DC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The U.S. Coast Guard is hiring a Senior Executive Service career appointee to serve as Director of Commercial Regulations and Standards (CG-5PS), in the Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P) at USCG Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The Director develops, implements, and coordinates national and international standards, regulations, and policies to enhance marine safety, security, protection of the marine environment, and mariner credentialing. The role supervises and manages the Commercial Regulations and Standards Directorate and directs the Coast Guard’s technical involvement in relevant national and international organizations.

The Director oversees the Coast Guard-wide regulatory agenda and the prioritization of regulatory projects, considering legislative mandates, executive-branch interests, Department of Homeland Security goals, the Coast Guard Strategic Plan, and advisory committee recommendations. The role ensures regulatory actions are supported by appropriate documentation and data, including regulatory and economic analyses and environmental assessments or impact statements when required. The Director also coordinates with DHS and the Office of Management and Budget to address concerns and obtain approval for Coast Guard standards and regulations.

The position manages the charter, membership, and operations of ten Federal advisory committees and develops strategic partnerships with maritime trade associations, commercial operators, and mariner advocacy groups. It also directs the technical aspects of U.S. participation in international organizations, including the International Maritime Organization, International Labour Organization, and International Maritime Satellite Organization.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications, demonstrated in a resume of no more than two pages.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and direct an organization-wide regulatory program, including formulating, coordinating, and implementing a regulatory agenda and developing regulations and supporting environmental analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and direct development of national technical standards and policies in marine safety, security, or environmental protection, and coordinate their acceptance through an interagency process.
• Demonstrated ability to represent national and organizational interests internationally, negotiate treaties and agreements in multilateral and bilateral forums, and lead national delegations with technical experts.
• Meet the Engineering Series 0801 basic education requirement: a qualifying bachelor's or higher degree in engineering, or an accepted education-and-experience combination meeting the stated engineering science requirements and specified evidence options.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment and meet federal suitability requirements.
• If male and born after December 31, 1959, certify Selective Service registration or exemption.
• File an OGE-278e Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.
• May be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance.
• Subject to a one-year supervisory probationary period unless already completed.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the United States’ technical involvement in national and international organizations responsible for marine safety, security, environmental protection, and mariner credentialing.
• Supervise and manage the Commercial Regulations and Standards Directorate.
• Ensure development of a Coast Guard-wide regulatory agenda, including prioritization of regulatory projects in light of legislative mandates, executive-branch interests, DHS goals and objectives, the Coast Guard Strategic Plan, and advisory committee recommendations.
• Ensure regulatory actions have necessary supporting documentation, including regulatory analyses, economic analyses, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements when required.
• Oversee data gathering and analysis supporting regulations and their documentation.
• Coordinate with the Department of Homeland Security and the Office of Management and Budget to address concerns and obtain approval for Coast Guard standards and regulations.
• Oversee and manage the charter, membership, and operations of ten Federal advisory committees.
• Manage and foster strategic partnerships with maritime trade associations, commercial operators, and mariner advocacy groups to support Marine Transportation System resiliency, regulatory collaboration, and the safe, efficient flow of commerce.
• Direct the technical aspects of U.S. involvement in international organizations responsible for marine safety, security, and environmental protection, including the IMO, ILO, and IMSO.
• Represent national and organizational interests internationally, negotiate treaties and international agreements, and organize and lead national delegations to establish international technical standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive