- Position Title
- Supervisory Railroad Accident Investigator (Division Chief)
- Agency
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Announcement Number
- RPH-12710169-25-RR Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 18, 2025 to Tuesday, April 1, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
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.
2.
Are you a current NTSB Federal civilian employee occupying a Career or Career-Conditional position in the Competitive Service? To be eligible,your Notification of Personnel Action(SF-50) must reflect your agency, permanent tenure and competitive status:
- Tenure: Career or Career-conditional (Field#24 is 1 or 2);
- Position Occupied: Competitive service (Field#34 is 1); and
- Employing Agency: NTSB
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
Assessment 1
We will evaluate your resume' and responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for the position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume' and supporting documents.
1.
Are you a current Career/Career Conditional status employee with the National Transportation Safety Board?
2.
From the descriptions below, select the one which best describes your experience that meets the Minimum Qualifications Requirement for the Supervisory Railroad Accident Investigator, GS-15.
3.
In addition to the specialized experience above, select the one choice below that will also meet the minimum qualifications Requirement for the Supervisory Railroad Accident Investigator, GS-15.
4.
Please select one of the following choices that reflect your knowledge of Hazardous Materials.
5.
Please select one of the following choices that reflect your knowledge of Track.
6.
Please select one of the following choices that reflect your knowledge of Signals and Train Control.
7.
Please select one of the following choices that reflect your knowledge of Operating practices.
8.
Please select one of the following choices that reflect your knowledge of Motive Power and Equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
9.
Manage complex programs to effectively prioritize projects to meet deadlines and due dates.
10.
Thoroughly understand railroad safety issues and the appropriate procedures and formats for the development of safety recommendations and the process to work with industry or other agencies to formulate strategies to resolve highway safety deficiencies.
11.
Plan, develop, anticipate, and successfully manage setbacks, and adjust milestones and resources to keep projects on schedule.
12.
Ensure that all significant and relevant safety issues are identified, addressed, and clearly presented in investigative factual and analytical reports.
13.
Lead and motivate a team or group of technical experts during investigative activities
14.
Identify safety issues and safety objectives and provide effective leadership in the planning and conduct of assignments to address these issues.
15.
Review and provide quality assurance of railroad safety reports and safety recommendation products.
16.
Experience in effective decision-making for successful outcomes.
17.
Monitors the quality, technical adequacy and timeliness of railroad safety products produced by the investigative division.
18.
Plans, coordinates, and executes division business functions, resource allocation, and production.
19.
Communicate clear instructions and expectations that result in the attainment of organizational priorities, goals and objectives.
20.
Present technical data and information to individuals or groups taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
21.
Development of clear and concise verbal presentations regarding technical data and information to individuals and groups.
22.
Provide effective, accurate feedback or response to queries independently in a manner that demonstrates thorough knowledge and preparation.
23.
Review technical products for quality assurance.
24.
Respond to inquiries from industry, the public, and the government regarding issues pertaining to railroad safety.
25.
Write products using appropriate format, tone, and detail and develops presentations that are effective, and well-organized.
26.
Leverage presentation software programs and visual aids to convey general and technical information on railroad safety issues to government and industry experts.
27.
Apply knowledge, understanding, and experience in conducting railroad crash investigations.
28.
Evaluate crash events using technical competence and reasoning to determine potential safety issue areas, safety recommendations and probable cause.
29.
Coordinate necessary resources and information with federal, state and local agencies as well as with industry to produce successful investigative outcomes and tangible safety improvements
30.
Implement NTSB computer programs that deal with accident and incident data and resultant reports.
31.
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 may be grounds for disqualifying you or terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.