- Position Title
- Senior Human Performance Investigator
- Agency
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Announcement Number
- AS-12715257-25-KAT Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, March 21, 2025 to Friday, April 4, 2025
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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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Senior Human Performance Investigator, GS-1801-14 position with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your education and experience.
1.
Please select the letter corresponding to the statement that most clearly and accurately describes your HIGHEST level of experience and/or education to perform the work of this position at grade GS-14.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Expert knowledge of the psychological, physiological, and human engineering factors which may contribute to or cause aviation accidents.
3.
Comprehensive knowledge of the National Air Space System and its users, including regulations, guidance, and procedures affecting human performance in air carrier flight operations, maintenance, and the air traffic control system.
4.
Expert knowledge of accident investigation methodology and procedures to apply the scientific method to pertinent physical evidence and to assemble, organize, and interpret technical data relevant to human performance.
5.
Demonstrates knowledge and experience in the human performance aspects of major, civil air carrier accidents and incident investigations in accordance with government and industry procedures, methodology, and techniques.
6.
Demonstrates knowledge and experience in the usage of government and industry databases that deal with accident and incident data and resultant reports.
7.
Demonstrates experience conducting analytical studies and tests on human performance phases of investigations which include developing and utilizing effective test plans, e.g., flight simulator test plans and aviation flight tests.
8.
Understands human factors and human performance safety issues and appropriately applies this knowledge to prepare safety recommendations and/or proposals to and with industry to formulate strategies to resolve aviation safety deficiencies.
9.
Demonstrates ability of effectively leading a team or group of technical experts during investigative activities.
10.
Demonstrates ability providing effective counseling, mentoring, advice, guidance, and direction to others engaged in technical work in human factors.
11.
Guides others in establishing and maintaining knowledge, expertise, and currency, regarding human performance, human factors, organizational factors and safety management, and human machine interfaces.
12.
Reviews the quality, technical adequacy and timeliness of human performance products produced by the division.
13.
Reviews quality assurance of human performance safety proposal and safety recommendation products.
14.
Presents technical data and information to individuals or groups taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
15.
Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
16.
Provides effective, accurate feedback or respond to queries independently in a manner that demonstrates thorough knowledge and preparation.
17.
Delivers aviation safety human performance factors briefings and presentations for high level domestic or international individuals or organizations.
18.
Develops presentations and write technical reports, studies and audits that is appropriate for the intended audience.
19.
Uses presentation software programs and visual aids to convey general and technical information on aviation human performance factors issues to government and industry experts.
20.
Responds to inquiries from industry, the public, and the government regarding aviation human performance issues.
21.
Serves as a technical expert in a domestic civil aviation human performance related accident. COMPETENCY ID: NONE
22.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, that my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731), or I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), I understand that any information I give may be investigated.