Summary
As Chief Technical Advisor (International Aviation Safety Affairs) of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the incumbent serves as the senior technical advisor to Office of Aviation Safety and NTSB senior leadership on international aviation safety and accident investigation issues. As a globally recognized and respected authority, the incumbent engages with US and international authorities and organizations to identify and resolve issues affecting NTSB protocols and policies.
Duties
As a Chief Technical Advisor (International Aviation Safety Affairs), SL-1801-00, you will perform the following major duties: Serve as the definitive, high-level subject matter expert on international aviation safety for NTSB leadership and domestic stakeholders. Manage U.S. participation in foreign aviation investigations and NTSB cases with foreign stakeholders. Act as the U.S. representative to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), thus serving as the primary NTSB representative and liaison to major international bodies, federal agencies, and foreign authorities. Influence, develop, and standardize international accident investigation frameworks and bilateral agreements by refining ICAO Annex 13 protocols, lead global audit readiness (ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme), and evaluate long-term strategic objectives for the Office of Aviation Safety. Brief Board Members and agency senior executives on highly sensitive geopolitical situations; collaborate with U.S. manufacturers (e.g., FAA, operators) to protect U.S. aviation products; and contribute to federal rulemakings or Congressional inquiries. Author technical papers, lead international symposia, train domestic and foreign investigators on NTSB and international protocols, and handle high-profile media or Transportation Disaster Assistance inquiries regarding foreign accidents.
Education
There is no education substitution at this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., two-page resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the Structured Resume Review. Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the Mandatory Technical Qualifications for this position. SMEs will review ONLY two (2) pages of your resume. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume). Applicants passing the structured resume review will move on to the next phase of the assessment process. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, you will be placed in one of the three pre-defined categories. The categories are "Highly Qualified", "Well Qualified" and "Qualified". Candidates placed in the "Highly Qualified" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager. Highly Qualified - Applicants with a background that demonstrates a superior level of possession of all competencies. Well Qualified - Applicants with a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level of possession of the competencies. Qualified - Applicants possessing the specialized experience described above and any education or selective factor if also required. How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: The Category Rating Method does not add Veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Documented preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification/eligibility requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% will be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine your eligibility and qualifications. If mandatory education/licensure/certification requirements are met, your application will be further evaluated based on training, experience and other factors critical to successful job performance. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume/application. If any are included, you will be deemed INELIGIBLE for consideration. Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13033025.