The incumbent will serve as an Aviation Accident Investigator (Air Carrier Operations) located in the Operational Factors Division (OFD), Office of Aviation Safety (OAS), National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The incumbent will investigate aviation accidents/incidents and prepare related factual and analytical reports, determine the probable cause, and develop safety improvements.
GS-13: You MUST have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Specialized experience is defined as: Familiarity or experience with the conduct of investigations of air carrier operations-related accidents, incidents, flight crew operational error and pilot deviation. Operating as a Pilot-in-command and/or serving as an instructor, FAA-authorized proficiency check-airman, or Aircrew Program Designee (APD) on "qualifying aircraft" operating with a "qualifying air carrier". (Qualifying Aircraft: For the purpose of this application, this term is defined as newer generation, turbine powered aircraft that are generally equipped with FMS and GPS navigation, IRU platforms, FADEC engine controls, EFIS display units, EGPWS, and advanced TCAS or TAWS warning systems. Examples of airplanes in this category would be B737NG (and later), B757/B767, B777, B717, B-787, A320 series (and later Airbus models). Also, similarly equipped, advanced, newer generation aircraft used in civil air carrier, regional, corporate or charter flight operations such as CRJ7, CRJ9, A-220, E135 (or later Embraer models), G-450 (and later) and the Global Express.) (Qualifying Air Carrier: For the purpose of this application, this term is defined as an air carrier operating under 14 CFR Part 121 which had in place one or more of the following safety programs: Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA), Flight Data Monitoring (FDM), or Safety Management System (SMS). This list is not exhaustive: similar systems or programs designed to enhance operations safety may meet this requirement.) For more information see link: General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series 1801 (opm.gov) 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.
As an Aviation Accident Investigator (OPS), GS-1801-13, you will perform the following major duties: The incumbent serves on the Go-Team and is available for accident or incident response 24 hours a day during Go-Team assignment Period. Under the direction and guidance of more senior investigators and the Division supervisor(s), the incumbent is primarily responsible for conducting investigations of major, civil, air carrier accidents and incidents. Incumbent oversees the collection and documentation of all information, data, and evidence relevant to the investigation. Conducts and oversees the conduct of documentation of thorough and comprehensive investigative interviews and the obtaining of comprehensive statements from witnesses. Incumbent prepares and oversees the preparation of comprehensive written reports of investigative activities in a timely manner and in accordance with Board policy and procedures; these reports include, but are not limited to: field notes, factual reports, and analytical reports. When appropriate, the incumbent serves as the United States Accredited Representative or assists the Accredited Representative on foreign accident or incident investigations and may assist the more senior investigators in providing effective training to new-hire and other lesser qualified investigators, including on-scene and desk mentoring.