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Summary This position is located in the Air Carrier & Space Investigations Division, Office of Aviation Safety. This Office investigates all civil and public aircraft aviation or commercial space 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 transportation community, and the traveling public. Responsibilities As a Senior Aviation Accident Investigator (IIC), GS-1801-15, you will perform the following major duties: Acts as the on-call Air Carrier and Space Investigations Duty Officer by taking notifications of accident or incidents from U.S. operators and investigate relevant media reports as appropriate. Establishes and maintains communications with the Director, Deputy Director, and/or Division Chief on the progress of the investigation at appropriate points in the investigative process, beginning with the on-scene phase and through to the completion of the Board Meeting or report. Makes presentations to Board Members, technical groups, various organizations within the aviation and commercial space industry, and to the public on aviation and commercial space safety and related matters. Assists the Director, Deputy Director, and Division Chief in production of written statements, reports, presentations, or other written or verbal exchanges with Board Members, Congress, or other Government and industry representatives. Participates in the supervision and training of agency and industry air safety and commercial space investigators. Performs regular on-call duty, receiving notifications of reportable domestic and international events involving commercial air carriers and space, and consults with the Division Chief, Director, or Deputy Director on disposition and response as appropriate given the severity and safety consequence involved. Presents, interprets, and maintains the position and views of the agency during meetings and conferences with organizations and civil/government agencies. He/she will be required to explain Board practices, procedures, and regulations. Frequent contact with representatives of other countries, the military, State and local agencies, Federal agencies, the Congressional staff members, and numerous aviation and space officials and associations will be necessary for the purposes of representing agency policies, procedures, and technical information pertinent to a given investigation or safety matter being addressed by the agency. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: Leading investigative personnel assigned to accident and incident investigations in technical and procedural guidance on policies and programs for multiple facets of the civil aviation system and the interrelationship of various segments of the aviation system such as: operations, airworthiness, aircraft performance, human performance, air traffic control, meteorology, and survival factors in order to identify significant equipment and/or operational problems and regulatory deficiencies and recommend changes that may significantly impact aviation industry operations. 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. 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. 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. OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. 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.