Senior Marine Accident Investigator (Nautical) - Direct Hire

This position is a Senior Marine Accident Investigator (Nautical) located in the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Marine Safety (OMS). OMS investigates major marine casualties to determine the probable cause and identify safety recommendations that will prevent similar events in the future.

As a Senior Marine Accident Investigator (Nautical), GS-1801-14, you will perform the following major duties: As investigator in charger (IIC) on NTSB led accident investigations, leads all aspects of the investigation including close cooperation with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) investigating officer, management of the NTSB investigative team and parties to the investigation, setting and maintaining the schedule and budget including on scene work, follow-up visits and team overtime. Keeps management informed of progress and developments in the investigation. Responsible for the investigation of factors affecting vessel operators and persons involved in the operation and management of marine transportation systems. Organize, manage, and coordinate the nautical/operational aspects of investigations for major marine casualties and developing and presenting factual and analytical reports with safety recommendations for adoption by the Board. Analyze evidence gathered to reconstruct the events before, during, and after the accident by applying the principles of scientific methodology, logic, statistics, and other fields related to the operations of vessels. Write and complete factual reports, exhibits, outlines, and analytical reports. Present as IIC or Group Chairperson the technical views/facts before the full Board for acceptance, rejection, modification, or further study. Work Environment: The general work environment is potentially stressful as it includes being subject to call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and being prepared to travel often with short notice and at unusual times. On-site investigation and fact-finding work take place in areas such as maritime docks and vessel engine rooms, where the investigator may be exposed to a variety of sea, weather and temperature conditions and other environmental discomforts, unforgiving topography, and debris hazards.

There is no education requirement for this series or education substitution at this grade level.