This position is a Senior Marine Accident Investigator (Nautical) located in the Office of Marine Safety (OMS). OMS investigates major marine casualties to determine the probable cause and identify safety recommendations that will prevent similar events in the future.

Duties

Pay setting for first time new hires to the Federal Government, salary will likely be set at the Step 1. See 2024 Salary Tables https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/ As a Senior Marine Accident Investigator (Nautical) - DIRECT- HIRE, GS-1801-14, you will perform the following major duties: The Office of Marine Safety (OMS) investigates major marine casualties to determine the probable cause of each accident and identify safety recommendations that will prevent similar events in the future. As IIC on major marine casualty investigations, leads all aspects of the investigation including management of the NTSB investigative team and parties to the investigation, setting and maintaining the schedule and budget including on scene work, follow-up visits and team overtime. Keeps management informed of progress and developments in the investigation. As group chairperson on major marine casualty investigations, leads and manages an assigned investigative specialty group, which is composed of high-level technical personnel from Federal, State and local regulatory agencies, union officials and industry representatives and officials, during the on-scene phase of the investigation under the direction of the IIC. Assures precise handling and documentation of all pertinent evidence in the specialty area. Acts as 24/7 on call duty officer on a rotational basis. Responsible for answering marine accident notification calls; analyzing details and requesting additional information where necessary based on operational experience. Maintains maritime license proficiency and keeps current with marine industry practices and future trends, to ensure the relevance and appropriateness of analyses and recommendations to all segments of the marine transportation industry. Incumbent has operational experience working within and/or directly auditing a safety management system in accordance with International Safety Management (ISM) Code.

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: YES - Bargaining unit represented by NTSB-AFGE Local 2211.
• Direct Deposit is required.
• A probationary period may be required.
• You may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually.
• THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR TELEWORK BASED ON CURRENT AGENCY POLICY.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

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 includes: 1. Serving as a chief mate or master operating/navigating on a commercial vessel over 1600 gross tons; 2. Operating under and determining compliance with laws, regulations, and applicable standards; ensuring proper vessel documentation and the certification and safe and proper operating condition of systems (navigation, stability, communication, lifesaving, firefighting, and pollution prevention) and machinery, and the soundness and acceptable parameters of vessel structures and hulls including maintaining vessel stability; 3. Developing and overseeing shipboard emergency drills and/or actual emergency situations at sea in a leadership role; 4. Providing technical expertise and training to junior marine officers and crew; 5. Leading operational activities aboard seagoing commercial vessels related to vessel and crew member safety; 6.Operational experience working within and/or directly auditing a commercial safety management system in accordance with International Safety Management (ISM) Code and providing feedback or developing new procedures for continuous improvement of that system. 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.

Education

There is no education substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

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