- Position Title
- Interdisciplinary Engineer/Computer Scientist (Vehicle Recorder Specialist)
- Agency
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Announcement Number
- RE-11950740-23-RR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 24, 2023 to Thursday, June 22, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of CTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Select the series you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one series.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree in professional engineering? To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength materials (stress-strain relationships);(c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science and physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.
OR
A combination of education and experience which includes successful completion of one of the following as defined by the Office of Personnel Management: Professional Registration, Written Test, Specified academic courses or Related curriculum. More information regarding the above alternative methods may be found at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0800/0800.htm (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0800/0800.htm)
OR
Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus
OR
A combination of education and experience which includes successful completion of one of the following as defined by the Office of Personnel Management: Professional Registration, Written Test, Specified academic courses or Related curriculum. More information regarding the above alternative methods may be found at: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0800/0800.htm (http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0800/0800.htm)
OR
Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science.
At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus
2.
In order to qualify for the GS-11 grade level, please select one of the choices below.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
To qualify for the GS-12 grade level, do you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level? Specialized experience demonstrates the ability to apply industry-accepted principles, techniques and practices of engineering to conduct complex analyses of recorded data, audio, and ability to resolve technical challenges in extraction of recorded data, audio or video when standard methods are not successful.
4.
To qualify for the GS-13 grade level, do you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level? Specialized experience is experience that demonstrates mastery of engineering theories and methods sufficient to develop new procedures to address novel/complex investigation scenarios; ability to apply industry-accepted principles techniques and practices of engineering to conduct complex analyses of recorded data, audio, or video; and ability to resolve technical challenges in extraction of recorded data, audio or video when standard methods are not successful or available.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Leads teams composed of technical personnel.
6.
Makes clear and convincing technical oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
7.
Represents the organization at a national or international level at technical conferences and standards bodies.
8.
Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members of varied backgrounds and from different organizations to accomplish desired goals.
9.
Mentors more junior staff members, sharing knowledge and experience.
10.
Has knowledge of digital signal processing techniques using hardware or software implementations.
11.
Has knowledge of vehicle (aviation, highway, rail, or marine) systems such as controls, navigation, engines, automation, etc. in a civilian or military environment.
12.
Evaluates and repairs electronic devices, identifying critical components and interfaces necessary to restore operation and/or extract data.
13.
Identifies and evaluates novel techniques, software, or hardware for the extraction or analysis of data.
14.
Writes scripts or software to aid in the parsing, visualization, or analysis of data.
15.
Maintains laboratory computing environment including basic troubleshooting, configuration management, network security, and physical infrastructure maintenance.
16.
Knowledge or experience of flight test, marine, or locomotive operations.
17.
Knowledge or experience of computer network security.
18.
Knowledge or experience of hardware or software reverse engineering.
19.
Creates documentation of knowledge and procedures to aid others in completing similar tasks.
20.
Expresses complex technical matters in a manner easily understood by non-technical audiences.
21.
Writes technical reports appropriate for the intended audience.
22.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information maybe grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.