Pipeline Accident Investigator Gs-1801-14

**Duties**: As a Pipeline Accident Investigator GS-1801-14 Direct-Hire, GS-1801-14, you will perform the following major duties: Write and prepare reports of accident investigations, safety studies, responses to Notices of Proposed Rulemakings, and inquiries from Congress, industry and the public. Provide leadership and expertise in managing and coordinating investigative teams. Conduct and management of investigations of major accidents involving pipeline transportation; identify and select national pipeline transportation safety recommendations; and evaluate federal, state and local pipeline transportation safety laws and regulations. Conducts extensive research and analysis of applicable regulations, technical manuals and records, inspection reports, and similar sources and means. Determines and recommends special investigative procedures and study needs that might be necessary. Utilize pipeline disciplines, such as gas distribution, gas transmission, hazardous and non-hazardous liquid pipeline systems/facilities, operations, maintenance, materials, integrity assessment, SCADA systems, offshore pipeline facilities, etc. to investigate major pipeline accidents. **Requirements**: **Conditions of Employment**: - U.S. Citizenship - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service - Resume and supporting documents (see "How to Apply" section.) - Suitability for Federal employment - Financial Interest in transportation enterprises will be evaluated on a case by case basis - Bargaining Unit Position: YES - Bargaining Unit represented by NTSB-AFGE Local 2211 - Direct Deposit is required. - A probationary period may be required. - You may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually. - THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBILE FOR REMOTE TELEWORK. - Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. **Qualifications**: **QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE GS-14 LEVEL**: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector). Specialized experience is defined as: Investigating high profile pipeline accidents involving complex failure modes such as metallurgical, operational or organizational with either a state or Federal agency or as an employee or contractor for a pipeline operator, while presenting the facts from the investigation in writing in an organized unbiased manner, as well as experience conducting studies on pipeline safety, presenting on reports of pipeline accident issues; expertise or experience working with hazardous liquids and gas transmission or distribution systems and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) centers; experience organizing a major project, such as a hearing, symposium, research experiment; and must have applied that knowledge in a written report.- **NOTE**:IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience and competencies related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the education, specialized experience and/or competencies will result in an "Ineligible" rating.** **Education**: **EDUCATION** There is no education substitution at this grade level. **Additional information**: - The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and various benefits as well as work life amenities such as alternate work schedules, telework, flextime, fitness and transit benefits. - Moving expenses associated with permanent change of station (PCS) **ARE NOT** authorized for this position. - **A RELOCATION or RECRUITMENT INCENTIVE MAY BE OFFERED TO HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES.**: - If you left Federal Employment and received a buy out and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the payment. - Note: ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. - Multiple and subsequent vacancies may be filled from this announcement. - Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits de