This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/685814900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in the Railroad Investigations Division, Office of Railroad Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Investigations (RPH). The Railroad Investigations Division investigates accidents and incidents involving passenger and freight railroads, commuter rail transit systems, and other fixed guideway systems. The incumbent will serve as the Branch Chief in one of three divisions supervising a team of Railroad Accident Investigators.
Learn more about this agency10/27/2022 to 11/09/2022
$112,890 - $146,757 per year
The Salary above is Basic Pay. Locality Pay will be determined upon selection
GS 15
2 vacancies in the following location:
Yes
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
15
Yes
No
RPH-11707037-23-RR
685814900
This position is open only to Status Candidates currently employed at the National Transportation Safety Board.
As a Supervisory Railroad Accident Investigator, GS-2121-15, you will perform the following major duties:
There is no education substitution at this grade level.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine your qualifications. Experience must be clearly reflected in your resume. Applicants must first meet any mandatory education and/or licensure requirements before experience is evaluated. Failure to meet any mandatory requirement as outlined in the qualifications section will disqualify you from further consideration. If education and/or licensure requirements are met, your application will be further evaluated based on training, experience and other factors critical to successful job performance such as:
You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume and assessment questionnaire. You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package. Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager. Cover letter is optional.
The following documents are required for a COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed in the announcement. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/685814900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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