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Summary The incumbent serves as a Senior Aviation Accident Analyst in the Writing and Editing Division of the Office of Aviation Safety (OAS). Responsibilities include the quality control of standardized accident reports prepared by both Air Safety Investigators (ASI) and Senior ASIs for the public record of the investigation. Responsibilities As a Senior Aviation Accident Analyst, GS-1801-14, you will perform the following major duties: Reviews and ensures that all aviation accident investigation briefs submitted for public release are in compliance with most current policy and standard operating procedures for content, quality, and writing. Initiates and conducts efforts to maintain and improve the quality of aviation accident data in accident briefs, as necessary, prior to submission to the deputy director of regional operations, including but not limited to: identifying missing or inaccurate data elements and recommending case-level corrections; identifying missing or inaccurate statements in logic; independently researching, analyzing, and organizing information necessary to develop discussions of relevant safety issues; and assisting investigative staff in developing clear and persuasive arguments. Evaluates, develops, and processes petitions for reconsideration packages through notation. The incumbent independently researches, analyzes, and prepares an effective draft response to the issues raised in the petition. Communicates with the appropriate staff and management to maintain consistent processes and procedures related to aviation accident briefs. Works with the Lead Aviation Accident Analyst in maintaining and developing effective quality control strategies for addressing accident brief improvements. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 is defined as: -Applying basic principles and specialized vocabulary of aviation accident investigation to accurately communicate facts and circumstances of aviation accidents to experts and other interested audiences; Understanding of how to assess and guide authors on complex technical documents that both present facts and analyze those facts to reach appropriate conclusions and recommendations; Communicating with the appropriate staff and management to maintain consistent processes and procedures related to the aviation accident briefs; Monitoring the overall quality of briefs to identify and track recurring instances of noncompliance with current report and investigation policy and standardization requirements and other errors for the purpose of reporting to the Chief of the Division; Maintaining and developing effective quality control strategies for addressing accident brief improvements. 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. 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.