General Engineer
What you'd do
The position is in the Advanced and Emerging Technologies Division (AETD) in the Office of Enforcement. Your daily work will include pre-investigative and investigative work to identify potential safety defects and hazards affecting the motoring public including studying interactions of vehicle design and human performance.
Major duties
As a General Engineer, you will: Also serve as a human factors technical expert within the Office of Defects Investigation possessing a comprehensive and extensive knowledge of driving automation systems and technologies including advanced automotive technical and engineering principles and practices in vehicle control systems, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), Automated Driving Systems (ADS), motor vehicle dynamics, crash avoidance technology, vehicle propulsion systems, and/or occupant protection systems. Maintain trend analyses and results in the form of formal reports, charts, graphs, presentations, and incident management files, notices, and summaries. Prepare and conduct special studies containing large volumes of data requiring statistical techniques to determine the scope and magnitude of defect problems and trends while providing guidance and feedback to the team on this concept. Coordinate written reports of results of technical evaluations, summaries of meetings with manufacturers, market research on advanced and emerging technologies, proposals for rulemaking consideration, and white papers. Communicate extensively with personnel and officials from other offices, for the purpose of gathering data and disseminating technical information concerning the results of safety defect trends and engineering analyses. This position is perfect for seasoned professionals seeking a position that will provide an opportunity to utilize strong human factors technical expertise within a great Federal agency whose focus involves public safety. We are seeking highly qualified individuals who are willing to meet the fast-paced challenges of public service while supporting our mission to reduce the number of fatalities and injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes. NHTSA desires someone who is a highly motivated self-starter who can effectively communicate both within the agency and with external stakeholders.
What you need to qualify
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must (1) meet the Education Requirement for the series, (2) provide a copy of transcripts for verification, AND (3) meet the specialized experience requirements. To qualify for the GS-14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience communicating with stakeholders, both internal and external, working to reach agreement, providing critical feedback, and communicating recommendations to leadership for action. Experience conducting analyses of incident and crash data, using both structured and unstructured fields, and using search and retrieval tools that stretch beyond simple structured text field lists, is necessary. Experience applying statues, regulations, and policies governing the identification of potential safety related defects and analysis of data alleging safety defects and exemption programs for advanced technologies to improve safety. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Program Management: Ability to plan, implement, and manage a vehicle safety program, producing results that further the organization's mission by meeting organizational goals and objectives. Technical: Experience with advanced vehicle safety technologies, and experience applying technical principles, theories, and scientific evaluation procedures to conduct vehicle safety programs. Communications and Coordination: Ability in communications to explain, advocate, and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner and a demonstrated ability to coordinate Technical Programs – Ability to work with individuals and groups and developing a professional network with other organizations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/frequently-asked-questions/employment-faq/federal-hiring/how-do-i-apply-for-federal-jobs/ All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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