Sr Aviation Accident Investigator (Air Carrier / Space) - DIRECT HIRE

Summary

This position is in the Air Carrier and Space Investigations Division. The Office investigates, or causes to be investigated, all civil and public aircraft aviation and space accidents and selected incidents; prepare detailed reports; develop proposed probable cause determinations; and formulate recommendations to minimize their recurrence for consideration and adoption by the Board and for use by other government agencies, Congress, the transportation community, and the traveling public.

Duties

As a Sr Aviation Accident Investigator (Air Carrier / Space) - DIRECT HIRE,GS-1801-15, you will perform the following major duties: Serve as a Senior Investigator-In-Charge (IIC) for certain domestic accidents and incidents involving commercial air carrier operations and space, and as the U.S. Accredited Representative for international air carrier accidents and incidents when the U.S. is the State of design/manufacture, State of operation, and/or the State of registry. 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 and launches to accident or incident sites. Evaluate evidence accumulated during accident and incident investigations and review the factual and analysis investigation reports to determine the adequacy of the facts necessary for establishing probable cause and remedial recommendations. In preparation of the Board's accident report, coordinate with Division Chief on steps involved in report's progress from the initial draft through release to the public. Manage U.S. participation in international aviation investigations by applying the standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of Annex 13 to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and makes the IIC aware of the U.S. differences in this regard. Drafts, writes, or effects timely processing of safety recommendations and accident prevention efforts as relevant to U.S. responsibilities in the accident based on evidence obtained during the investigation.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following Basic Requirements: Applicants must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: - Participate in the planning, coordination, and execution of high-visibility civil aviation and/or commercial space projects involving complex, high-priority initiatives. - Manage personnel and resources necessary for large-scale and/or air carrier civil aviation accidents and incident investigations. - Identify critical equipment, mechanical, and/or operational safety issues and recommend changes that may significantly impact aviation industry operations. - Write technically accurate, detailed, and logically supported reports regarding the civil aviation accident/incident, identifying a proposed probable cause(s) and safety recommendations to minimize recurrence. 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

EDUCATION Education is not applicable at the GS-15 level.