The positions are assigned to the Office of Aviation Safety Regional Offices, and the incumbents are responsible for investigating all civil and most public aviation accidents and selected incidents; preparing detailed reports; developing proposed probable cause determinations and formulating recommendations to minimize their recurrence for consideration and adoption by the Board and for use by other government agencies, the Congress, the transportation community and the traveling public.
GS-15: You MUST have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Specialized experience is defined as: Experience performing in the capacity as an investigator of aviation accidents for government or aviation industry organizations or as an aircraft mechanic, aircraft inspector, or aircraft maintenance technician. Your experience must also demonstrate monitoring the quality of investigative work performed by others, preparing written critiques and monitoring any investigative reports rework. For more information see link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1800/general-inspection-investigation-enforcement-and-compliance-series-1801/. NOTE: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience and competencies related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the education, specialized experience and/or competencies will result in an "Ineligible" rating.
Denver - Aurora, Colorado GS-15 $163,324.00 - $195,200.00 Seattle/Tacoma, Washington GS-15 $164,637.00 - $195,200.00 Washington, DC (DC-MD-VA-WV-PA) GS-15 $167,603.00 - $195,200.00 As a Supervisory Aviation Accident Investigator, GS-1801-15, you will perform the following major duties: Serves as a Deputy Regional Chief (DRC). Participates fully with the regional chief in exercising managerial, supervisory and technical responsibility for field aviation accident/incident investigations within the region and for the development of safety recommendations to preclude the recurrence of these accidents. Represents the Board in the assigned geographical areas and is responsible for promoting aviation safety through initiation of timely safety proposals and safety accomplishments. Maintains currency with advancing technologies in the fields of aviation, accident investigation and office automation as well as technical knowledge in the field of aviation. Investigates aviation accidents/incidents, prepares related accident reports, determines the probable cause and develops safety improvements resulting from aviation accidents/incidents. Ensures the responsiveness and technical soundness of the programs and products in the area served meets the needs of the Office of Aviation Safety, and resolves technical problems that arise.