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.

Major duties
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
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.

How to apply
If selectee resides in the Washington, DC Local Commuting Area, the selectee will be expected to report to the NTSB Headquarters Building in Washington, DC. In this case, the selectee will be eligible for situational telework only. Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click "Track this application" to return to your assessment completion notice. Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. Set aside about two (2) hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link. Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused. Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application. NOTE: If you have any additional questions, comments or concerns prior to the closing date please send those emails to include the vacancy announcement number, position title and your reason for contacting us to recruitment@ntsb.gov at least 1 business day before the closing date.