About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the Office of Research and Engineering, Vehicle Recorder Division. The incumbent of this position will be the Division Chief in charge of supervising a staff who conduct and coordinate readouts and analysis of aircraft flight data and cockpit voice recorders, marine voyage data recorders, railroad event data recorders, all mode image, video and photographic analysis and electronic downloads of other transportation vehicles.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, you must meet both the Educational Requirements and the Specialized Experience as described below. For the GS-15 grade level: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience leading vehicle recorders in transportation accident investigations; experience using engineering theories and methods sufficient to develop new procedures to address novel/complex investigation scenarios; Applying engineering principles, techniques, and practices to conduct complex analyses of recorded data, audio, or video and experience resolving technical challenges in the extraction of recorded data, audio, or video when standard methods are not successful or available. For more information see link: General Engineering Series 0801 (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.
Major DutiesAs a Supervisory General Engineer (Division Chief),GS-0801-15, you will perform the following major duties: Plans, implements, and delegates the work assignments to the branch chiefs and computational tools developer, and performs supervisory oversight to review the work, and work processes of subordinates. Ensures the technical accuracy and timely completion of reports, studies, and other work products. Manages the overall personnel functions of the division, including recruitment and selection of candidates for direct report positions; coordination with branch chiefs for development and implementation of the division training plan. Serves as the NTSB's primary technical expert in vehicle recorder technology and data analysis. Develops and implements strategic and long-term plans. Initiates, maintains, and exchanges information with other federal agencies and international organizations, industry, labor, trade, and other interested officials through meetings, conferences, seminars, letters, reports, studies, briefings, and other similar methods.