This is position is located in the Office of Aviation Safety, (NTSB), in Federal Way, WA. The Office investigates all civil and most public use aviation accidents and selected incidents; prepares detailed reports; develops proposed probable cause determinations and formulates 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.

Duties

OAS investigates all U.S. civil aviation accidents, including those involving unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), public aircraft, and commercial space launches, and other significant aviation incidents, proposes the probable causes of these events, and develops recommendations aimed at preventing future occurrences. As a Supervisory Aviation Accident Investigator, GS-1801-15, you will perform the following major duties include: Serves as a Deputy Regional Chief (DRC)(Western Region). 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 of the probable cause and develops safety improvements resulting from aviation accidents/incidents. Ensures the responsiveness and tehnical 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.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Resume and supporting documents (see "How to Apply" section.).
• Suitability for Federal employment.
• Financial Interest in transportation enterprises will be evaluated on a case-by-case-basis.
• Bargaining Unit Position: No
• Direct Deposit is required.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level) by the closing date of this announcement. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• You may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
• This position may be eligible for full time remote telework.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• For full time remote work, proposed duty stations must fall within the bounds of the Office of Aviation Safety's Western Pacific Region. See full list of eligible locations in the "Qualifications Section" of this announcement.

Qualifications

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. NOTE: This position may be eligible for full-time remote work from duty stations that fall within the geographic boundaries of the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety's Western Pacific Region. These locations include Washington, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, California, Arizona, and New Mexico. When evaluating the suitability of a proposed duty station, access to transportation and access to terrestrial broadband internet will also be considered. Final determination of the suitability of a proposed duty station will be made by the selecting official at the time of the job offer. Pay rates vary depending on location. The salary range listed is base salary without locality pay. Your salary will be adjusted based on the duty location assigned.

Education

There is no education substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address AS Aviation Safety 490 L'Enfant Plaza East SW Washington, DC 20594 US
• Name: Human Resources Division
• Email: [email protected]