About this role
Job SummaryThe Office of Crash Avoidance Standards develops safety standards to reduce vehicle crashes. Duties involve managing technical engineering programs to analyze safety issues, enhance vehicle performance, and promulgate Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, regulations, and guidelines. Additionally, the Office identifies, recommends, and conducts necessary research, development, and testing to support creating or modifying these standards.
QualificationsTo meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet either the education or experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the GS-12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11, it must include: Experience applying engineering and physical science principles to assist in developing rulemakings, collaborating across agency offices, and providing technical input tso the Chief Counsel's Office on legal notices. Experience assisting with interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, and authorities, including developing position papers and regulatory support documents (such as preambles, rules, and impact statements) for cross-functional offices. Experience communicating technical data and concepts, including writing and editing technical documents, reports, or manuals for both technical and non-technical audiences. To qualify for the GS-13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience applying engineering principles and physical sciences to serve as a technical point of contact for developing rulemakings that ensure program accountability, including collaborating with cross-functional agency offices and providing technical data to legal counsel on regulatory notices. Experience interpreting and applying statutes, regulations, and authorities to draft and coordinate position papers and rulemaking support documents that inform notices, preambles, rules, regulatory analyses, and related impact statements. Experience communicating technical and regulatory data through developing written reports and delivering oral presentations tailored for both technical and non-technical audiences. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Program Management - Demonstrated ability in assisting with planning, implementing, and managing a vehicle safety program, producing results that further the organization's mission by meeting organizational goals and objectives. Technical Expertise - Experience with vehicle safety technologies, and experience applying technical principles, theories, and scientific evaluation procedures to conduct vehicle safety programs. Communication - Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly and persuasively, as well as to effectively coordinate activities. Technical Programs - Skilled in collaborating with individuals and groups, and in building professional networks with other organizations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Major DutiesAs a General Engineer, you will: Serve as an engineer and technical consultant within the Office of Crash Avoidance Standards. Develop position papers (addressing issues and available engineering options) for use in supporting and recommending agency actions regarding research and development, and new regulatory issues. Identify, analyze, and quantify safety problems across vehicle dynamics, tire performance, heavy vehicle systems, stability control systems, crash avoidance and mitigation systems, and adaptive equipment. Prepare rulemaking support documentation, including drafting legal notices, preambles, rules, regulatory analyses, and impact statements for agency regulatory changes. Conduct technical reviews of petitions and analyze public and industry comments regarding proposed solutions to safety and present to the associate administrator, executive director, legal counsel, and administrator The ideal candidate for this position is self-motivated, demonstrated knowledge and expertise in automotive space, and possesses sound engineering judgement. The candidate should have strong analytical, technical writing, and communication skills. The candidate should be capable of managing projects and work cooperatively with others within NHTSA and with external organizations to accomplish the agency's goal of improved safety.RequirementsCONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: The Ethics in Government Act of 1978 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.