Highway Accident Investigator (Human Performance) Direct-Hire

This position is in the Investigations Division of the Office of Highway Safety (HS). The incumbent will serve as a Human Performance Investigator and will be responsible for organizing, managing, and coordinating the human performance investigation of highway crashes and securing, documenting, and analyzing evidence necessary to develop, write, and present factual and analytical reports. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : As a Highway Accident Investigator (Human Performance) Direct-Hire,GS-1801-14, you will perform the following major duties: Leads and manages the human performance group during the on-scene phase of highway crashes or highway-related investigations under the direction of the Investigator-In-Charge (IIC) to investigate, collect, and document factual crash-related data and physical evidence, interview operators and witnesses, review driving-related histories, arrange for testing and examination of physical evidence. Writes complete factual reports and assures adequate coverage and documentation of all pertinent evidence related to human performance, participates in all planning and strategy meetings related to the investigation, reviews data and other investigative reports provided by others for adequacy, validity, substance, and technical accuracy. Correlates and analyzes evidence and data collected to provide an accurate time history of the human performance before, during, and after the crash by applying the principles of scientific methodology, logic, human performance, and other fields related to interactions of humans, materials and machines, and the environment. Identifies and assesses the significance of human performance aspects of the investigation; participates in the identification and selection of safety issues and writes complete and authoritative analysis reports addressing pertinent findings and recommendations to ensure all applicable safety issues are addressed. Reviews highway transportation regulations, standards, guidelines, or specifications established or proposed by government agencies and technical societies/associations pertaining to highway safety and human performance factors. Orally presents technical views, facts and analysis supporting safety issues and recommendations before the full Board. Develops formal presentations and represents the NTSB to national, state, and local level at conferences, symposiums, and meetings, including with public and private organizations and industry associations. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : In order to qualify, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service. Experience could have been obtained in the private sector. Specialized Experience is experience conducting and managing highway crash investigations; applying human factors, human performance, and highway safety principles to identify and make human factors recommendations for transportation safety; independently collecting and analyzing physical evidence, technical data, and research; preparing factual and analytical reports and oral presentations; and communicating complex information in plain language. For more information see link: 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.

Salaire : $107,446 – $139,684/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pandemic-information/benefits/

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB): Independently Advancing Transportation Safety NTSB is an independent federal agency charged by Congress with investigating every civil aviation accident in the United States and significant events in the other modes of transportation-railroad, transit, highway, marine, pipeline and commercial space. We determine the probable causes of the accidents and events we investigate, and issue safety recommendations aimed at preventing future occurrences. In addition, we conduct transportation safety research studies and offer information and other assistance to family members and survivors for each accident or event we investigate. We also serve as the appellate authority for enforcement actions involving aviation and mariner certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and US Coast Guard, and we adjudicate appeals of civil penalty actions taken by the FAA.