Crash Investigation Specialist (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

You will serve as a Crash Investigation Specialist in the Crash Investigation Division (CID) within the Office of Data Acquisition (ODA). The Crash Investigation Division supports NCSA data systems that are used throughout the Agency for regulatory action and defect evaluation by crash data researchers, public and private institutions, and the auto/child restraint industries. The data must be as accurate, complete, and as timely as possible.

The Crash Investigation Specialist: Conducts high-quality field investigations of special interest motor vehicle crashes and reviews special interest motor vehicle crashes identified by the Agency or the Chief of Crash Investigations for Agency dissemination. Coordinates with the Crash Investigation Division staff, to assure all required changes or updates needed in the Crash Investigation Division data collection programs are carried out. Participates as a national expert in the development and maintenance of the various crash data collection programs and databases. Provides timely written replies to correspondence from the public, automotive industries, and government agencies concerning special projects, prepares reports for the Office Director, Division Chief and other team leaders regarding the status and operations of the various projects. The ideal candidate for this position has expert experience in determining occupant kinematics in all types of crashes. Proficiently determining the involved physical components and ultimately reconstructing the crash events and code the detailed crash data based on NHTSA guidelines, protocols, and procedures. This level must also be able to develop and deliver technical training and substantive feedback to crash technicians to improve the quality of NHTSA data.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. DEU REQUIREMENTS: Applicants selected under delegated examining procedures may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).