The incumbent serves as a Senior Aviation Accident Analyst in the Writing and Editing Division of the Office of Aviation Safety (OAS). Responsibilities include the quality control of standardized accident reports prepared by both Air Safety Investigators (ASI) and Senior ASIs for the public record of the investigation.
GS-14: You MUST have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Specialized experience is defined as: -Applying basic principles and specialized vocabulary of aviation accident investigation to accurately communicate facts and circumstances of aviation accidents to experts and other interested audiences; Understanding of how to assess and guide authors on complex technical documents that both present facts and analyze those facts to reach appropriate conclusions and recommendations; Communicating with the appropriate staff and management to maintain consistent processes and procedures related to the aviation accident briefs; Monitoring the overall quality of briefs to identify and track recurring instances of noncompliance with current report and investigation policy and standardization requirements and other errors for the purpose of reporting to the Chief of the Division; Maintaining and developing effective quality control strategies for addressing accident brief improvements. 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 a Senior Aviation Accident Analyst, GS-1801-14, you will perform the following major duties: Reviews and ensures that all aviation accident investigation briefs submitted for public release are in compliance with most current policy and standard operating procedures for content, quality, and writing. Initiates and conducts efforts to maintain and improve the quality of aviation accident data in accident briefs, as necessary, prior to submission to the deputy director of regional operations, including but not limited to: identifying missing or inaccurate data elements and recommending case-level corrections; identifying missing or inaccurate statements in logic; independently researching, analyzing, and organizing information necessary to develop discussions of relevant safety issues; and assisting investigative staff in developing clear and persuasive arguments. Evaluates, develops, and processes petitions for reconsideration packages through notation. The incumbent independently researches, analyzes, and prepares an effective draft response to the issues raised in the petition. Communicates with the appropriate staff and management to maintain consistent processes and procedures related to aviation accident briefs. Works with the Lead Aviation Accident Analyst in maintaining and developing effective quality control strategies for addressing accident brief improvements.