This position is in the Office of Aviation Safety, Regional Offices. The incumbent will independently conduct, or lead a team of NTSB investigators, conduct investigations of aviation aircraft accidents and incidents. In addition to serving as the U.S. Accredited Representative in support of aircraft accident investigations occurring overseas.
GS-14: Applicants MUST possess one year of specialized experience with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and are typically in or directly related to the position being filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service, or comparable pay band system. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as: Demonstrated expertise in aviation accident investigations involving complex aircraft specifically, experience conducting accident investigations of commercial category aircraft and more complex turbine powered aircraft with advanced systems as well as writing technical accident investigation reports. 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.
Anchorage, Alaska GS-14 $140,807.00 to $183.049.00 Denver - Aurora, Colorado GS-14 $138,850.00 - 180,504.00 Seattle/Tacoma, Washington GS-14 $19,967.00 - $181,956.00 Washington, DC (DC-MD-VA-WV-PA) GS-14 $142,603.00 - $1185,234.00 As a Senior Aviation Accident Investigator, GS-1801-14, you will perform the following major duties: Serves as an IIC or group chair conducting aviation accident/incident investigations of varying complexity recognizing, developing and presenting evidence/analyses to reconstruct events, sequences, time elements, and other accident characteristics. Will be assigned as the US Accredited Representative in support of foreign aircraft accident investigations and may travel in support of these investigations. Establishes security at the site and procures guard services as necessary. Coordinates the investigation with Federal, state and local officials but maintains overall control and leadership of the investigation. Surveys accident site and determines the scope of the investigation and the need for further investigation personnel and equipment. Collects factual evidence, documents wreckage distribution, interviews and obtains statements from witnesses, photographs appropriate aspects of the wreckage and site, and conducts or arranges for test and analysis of failed components. Obtains and reviews pilot, air traffic control, weather and medical records. Researches the history of the flight and its human performance aspects. Selects/appoints parties to the investigation. Follows NTSB policy when giving factual statements to the media, litigants, and insurers. Stakes down and secures area of catastrophic accident until headquarters "go team" arrives. Conducts public press conferences during on-scene accident investigations. Mentor and serve as a technical resource for other investigative staff. Physical Demands: The work regularly requires long periods of walking around accident sites and frequently bending, crouching, and stretching to examine wreckage. The incumbent must often climb steep terrain or walk for long distances to reach the accident site. Work Environment: The work often requires exposure to a variety of weather conditions and other environmental discomforts such as snow, rain, temperature extremes, swampy or mountainous areas. The incumbent usually will be required to wear a hardhat, safety shoes, goggles, gloves, and other protective equipment. Occasionally the aircraft wreckage may contain hazardous materials that still can be burning by the time the investigators arrive on-the-scene.