- Position Title
- Senior Survival Factors Investigator (Airport Operations and Crashworthiness)
- Agency
- National Transportation Safety Board
- Announcement Number
- AS-12736070-25-AE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 19, 2025 to Monday, June 2, 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 Survival Factors, GS-1801-14 position with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
This position may require you to deploy/travel to major accident investigation scene (s). Are you willing to deploy/travel to major accident investigation scene (s)?
2.
This position requires on- site investigation and fact findings during a major accident investigations scene (s) may take place in various environments, which may expose the incumbent to a variety of weather conditions and other hazardous environmental discomforts (i.e., unforgiving topography, debris hazards, exposure to poisonous, explosive, or hazardous materials).
Are you willing to work on-scene at an accident site to which the agency deploys that may expose you to a variety of weather conditions, hazards, and hazardous materials?
Are you willing to work on-scene at an accident site to which the agency deploys that may expose you to a variety of weather conditions, hazards, and hazardous materials?
3.
During site visits while on the scene of a major accident investigations scene (s), the incumbent will perform a mixture of sedentary and physical demanding tasks and may be exposed to rigorous exercise and long hours (i.e., walking, standing, stooping, bending, carrying and similar movements).
Are you willing to on-scene at an accident scene (s), which may include exposure to long hours, extensive walking, standing, bending, crouching, etc. in austere environments?
Are you willing to on-scene at an accident scene (s), which may include exposure to long hours, extensive walking, standing, bending, crouching, etc. in austere environments?
4.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Senior Survival Factors work at the GS-14 grade level. Your resume must support the response you select.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Uses expert knowledge of crashworthiness, occupant protection, injury causation, emergency response, and other survival factors to assess the survivability of persons involved in aviation accidents.
6.
Applies comprehensive knowledge of the standards and practices for the design and certification of seats, belts, restraints, emergency equipment and protections installed in aircraft in the evaluation of cabin safety in aviation accidents.
7.
Uses expert knowledge of accident investigation methodology and procedures to collect pertinent physical evidence and to assemble, organize, and inter technical data relevant to survival factors.
8.
Investigates the survival factors aspects of, civil aviation accidents and incident investigations in accordance with processes, procedures, methodology, and techniques.
9.
Uses government computer programs and other government computer programs that deal with accident and incident data and resultant reports to augment survival factors investigations.
10.
Conducts analytical studies and tests on survival factors aspects of investigations which include developing and utilizing effective test plans, e.g. component examinations and dynamic testing.
11.
Applies knowledge and experience in survival factors and occupant protection to identify safety issues and prepare safety recommendations and/or proposals to and with industry to formulate strategies to resolve aviation safety deficiencies.
12.
Leads a team or group of technical experts during investigative activities in survival factors.
13.
Provides counseling, mentoring, advice, guidance, and direction to others engaged in technical work in survival factors.
14.
Guides others in establishing and maintaining knowledge, expertise, and currency, regarding survival factors.
15.
Reviews the quality, technical adequacy and timeliness of survival factors products produced by the division.
16.
Reviews quality assurance of survival factors safety proposal and safety recommendation products.
17.
Presents technical data and information to individuals or groups taking into account the audience and nature of the information.
18.
Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to a variety of audiences.
19.
Provides effective, accurate feedback or respond to queries independently in a manner that demonstrates thorough knowledge and preparation.
20.
Delivers aviation safety survival factors briefings and presentations for high level domestic or international individuals or organizations.
21.
Develops presentations and write technical reports, studies and audits that is appropriate for the intended audience.
22.
Uses presentation software programs and visual aids to convey general and technical information on aviation survival factors issues to government and industry experts.
23.
Responds to inquiries from industry, the public, and the government regarding aviation survival factors.
24.
Serves as a technical expert in domestic civil aviation survival factor related accidents.
25.
Serves as a technical expert in a domestic civil aviation survival factor related accident.
26.
Apply Aviation Regulations, guidelines, standards, and techniques pertaining to commercial air carrier equipment and operations in civil aviation accident investigations.
27.
Apply aviation accident investigation techniques, practices, procedures and tools to investigate survival factors in civil air carrier accidents or incidents.
28.
Capability to examine factors that affect the survival of persons involved in accidents, including the causes of injuries sustained by occupants of the aircraft involved or by other affected persons.
29.
Develops and prepares reports of civil and air carrier accident/incident findings to be used in developing accident reports and probable cause determinations.
30.
Applies the practices and techniques to manage personnel safety when working at an accident site.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
31.
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.