Aviation Accident Investigator (Team Lead) (TEMPORARY PROMOTION /DETAIL NTE 1 YEAR)

Summary Serves as a Team Lead Aviation Accident Investigator in the Office of Aviation Safety, Regional Operations Division. Leads a team of aviation accident investigators responsible for conducting investigations of aviation accidents and incidents throughout the United States. Independently perform the full range of senior aviation accident investigator duties and spends a portion their time (approx. 40 percent) performing a variety of small team leadership, coordination, and workload management. Responsibilities As a Aviation Accident Investigator (Team Lead) (TEMPORARY PROMOTION /DETAIL NTE 1 YEAR),GS-1801-14, you will perform the following major duties: Leads a small team of (less than four) Aviation Accident Investigators and Air Safety Investigators engaged in the investigation of civil aviation accidents and incidents. Assigns and balances workloads among team members based on the complexity of investigations, workload demands, employee expertise, geographic considerations, and organizational priorities. Performs quality control review of completed work products for technical accuracy, consistency, completeness, adherence to agency standards, and timeliness. Provides mentoring and technical guidance to investigators. Identifies developmental needs and facilitates technical training opportunities. Provides recommendations to management regarding employee performance, recognition, awards, and developmental opportunities. Informs management of performance issues, conduct concerns, or personnel matters requiring supervisory attention. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, you must meet the following Basic Requirements: Applicant must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level which demonstrates the following: Conduct and lead investigations of aviation accidents and incidents involving general aviation, commercial operations, corporate aviation, rotorcraft, unmanned aircraft systems, and other civil aviation operations; Integrate investigative findings from multiple specialty groups and assists in identifying significant safety issues that affect accident causation or transportation safety; Develop factual reports and analytical products that accurately describe investigative findings and support the determination of probable cause. 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. 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. 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. The National Transportation Safety Board provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the National Transportation Safety Board directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.