Director, Office of Environment and Permitting
This listing is for a Director, Office of Environment and Permitting role at Office of the Secretary of Transportation, in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time, leadership position.
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This listing is for a Director, Office of Environment and Permitting role at Office of the Secretary of Transportation, in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time, leadership position.
Pay stated in the listing: $151,661 - $218,800 per year.
Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside United States should check the official work permit route before applying.
Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 13, 2026; applications close on Dec 7, 2026.
- Employer
- Office of the Secretary of Transportation
- Location
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level (from the title)
- leadership
- Pay
- $151,661 - $218,800 per year
- Found
- Nov 13, 2026 on USAJobs
- Closes
- Dec 7, 2026
- Employer text
- 672 words, about 3 min to read
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This job's listed pay is 113% above the benchmark.
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About the role
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s).
If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1. Demonstrated executive leadership in formulating and executing legislative, regulatory, and research programs for environmental and permitting approvals to accelerate project delivery for the agency/organization. TQ 2.
Demonstrated executive experience directing complex environmental policies and programs at the national level while working with Congress, industry, and other key stakeholders to further the Agency's mission. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs.
If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. There are five ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding, This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.
ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency -This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.
ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.
ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs.
Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations.
Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"
The Director directs a multidisciplinary staff of transportation and environment experts by providing management and leadership in the development and implementation of national policies, regulations, standards, guidelines, procedures, and techniques to ensure that the Department grants NEPA and permitting approvals in accordance with laws and regulations governing DOT funded projects. The Director serves as the principal OST management focal point for interpreting and applying the requirements of Federal statutes, regulations, and directives relating to project development.
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