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Summary This position is located in the Report Development Division of the Office of Highway Safety. The incumbent will serve as a Highway Accident Investigator with primary responsibility for the development and management of highway crash investigation reports for Board's consideration. Responsibilities Washington, DC (DC-MD-VA-WV-PA) GS-12 $101,401.00 - $131,826.00; GS-13 $120,579.00 - $156,755.00 As a Highway Accident Investigator, GS-1801-12/13, you will perform the following major duties: At the GS-12 Level: Duties include: Writes and manages the development of highway crash investigation reports in collaboration with investigative teams. Participates in, manages, or leads special projects such as investigative hearings, symposiums, and responses to external requests (e.g., public inquiries, notices of proposed rulemakings. Assists the lead investigator in conducting investigative activities and supports the investigation of safety issues in areas of technical expertise (human factors, vehicle factors, motor carrier factors, highway factors, or survival factors). Keep current with regulations, policies, industry practices, and future trends so that the NTSB analyses and recommendations are relevant and appropriate Develops and make formal presentations to national and local groups to exchange technical information. At the GS-13 Level: In addition to the duties at the lower grade level, typical duties include: Participate in or manage activities related to special projects such as investigative hearings, symposiums, and responses to external requests (e.g., public inquiries, notices of proposed rulemakings). Serve as Group Chairperson supporting the investigation of safety issues in areas of technical expertise (human factors, vehicle factors, motor carrier factors, highway factors, or survival factors) under the direction of a lead investigator supporting the investigation. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12: You MUST have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Specialized experience is experience applying at least one highway investigative area (human factors, motor carrier factors, vehicle factors, highway factors, or , survival factors) while conducting highway crash investigations or highway safety research; skill in writing reports of highway crash investigations or transportation safety research, including organizing data necessary to develop discussions of relevant safety issues; experience providing formal oral presentations about the results of crash investigations or transportation safety research within an organization or to other local groups; and experience performing basic project management tasks, such as setting timelines and monitoring progress to completion. 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 experience applying at least one highway investigative area (human factors, motor carrier factors, vehicle factors, highway factors, or survival factors) while conducting highway crash investigations or highway safety research; writing reports of highway crash investigations or transportation safety research, including analyzing factual data as well as identifying relevant conclusions and safety recommendations; experience providing formal oral presentations about the results of crash investigations or transportation safety research to diverse audiences, including at a state or national level; and experience monitoring timelines for projects, such as investigations or research studies. 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. Education There is no education substitution at this grade level. Additional Information The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and various benefits as well as work life amenities such as alternate work schedules, telework, flextime, fitness and transit benefits. Moving expenses associated with permanent change of station (PCS) ARE NOT authorized for this position. NTSB may authorize Recruitment Incentives currently offered by the Federal Government for highly qualified candidates who possess unique skills and abilities. If you left Federal Employment and received a buy out and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the payment. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. For more information on VEOA please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/#veoa Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements identified below please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/ - Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A - Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans - Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses - Other Special Appointment Authorities Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) meet the basic qualification standards (including minimum educational and experience requirements; (3) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 90 and above on the rating criteria for this position; and, (4) submit the appropriate documentation ( to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp Note: ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's web site at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Ad-hoc/situational telework as determined by the agency policy. Multiple and subsequent vacancies may be filled from this announcement. NTSB uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.