Supervisory Marine Accident Investigator

Summary

This position is a Supervisory Marine Accident Investigator located in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Marine Safety (OMS), Investigations Division. OMS investigates major marine casualties to determine the probable cause and identify safety recommendations that will prevent similar events in the future. The Investigations Division provides investigators-in-charge (IICs) and group chairmen for marine accident investigations.

Duties

As a Supervisory Marine Accident Investigator, GS-1801-15, you will perform the following major duties: Serve as Branch Chief of Investigations Division by determining marine accident investigation assignments within the Division based on team schedule, nature of accidents, distribution of workload, and required skills and qualifications of the Investigator-In-Charge (IIC) and group chairpersons. Promote teamwork and counsel IIC's and group chairpersons on investigative operations. Receive updates from the investigation scene, track the progress of all open investigations, and provide updates to the Investigations Division Chief and Office of Marine Safety (OMS) management of upcoming milestones. Responsible for overall timeliness and quality of products, including technical accuracy and adequacy, investigative approach, issue identification based upon facts, thoroughness of analysis, and general presentation of work products. Set and adjust short-term priorities of subordinates, evaluate work performance and appraise staff performance. Identify developmental and training needs of staff, conduct and/or plan training courses to maintain and improve both technical and investigative employee skills. Develop and make speeches and/or formal presentations to national, international, and local groups related to marine safety topics. Direct investigators in the preparation of NTSB's public hearings and participate as a member of the technical panel. Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the following Basic Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 in the federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: applying principles and practices of marine accident investigation and marine transportation safety sufficient to provide leadership; AND utilizing knowledge of legislation, Code of Federal Regulations, and guidelines governing marine transportation safety sufficient to recognize deficiencies in the regulatory oversight of marine transportation activities; AND serving as lead investigator (e.g., IIC) by managing all aspects of marine investigation including coordinating investigative parties, setting schedules, and maintaining budget. 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. How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., two-page resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume/application. If any are included, you will be deemed INELIGIBLE for consideration. Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13061424. Benefits

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. Other Information

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/. 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 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 80 and above on the rating criteria for this position; and, (4) submit the appropriate documentation ( to support your CTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)