Description:
The Office is responsible for planning and implementing motor vehicle crash avoidance safety standards, policy and decisions for motor vehicles used on the Nation’s highways. Assignments involve technical engineering programs concerning the analysis of vehicle safety issues, performance evaluation, and the promulgation of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
Requirements:
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 experience qualifications.
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:
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:
Demonstrated knowledge of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards with emphasis on 100 series crash avoidance standards and the process to establish safety standards and 100 series crash avoidance standards. Demonstrated quality in communications, including preparing and presenting technical information to wide range of stakeholders. Demonstrated knowledge and experience applying engineering methods and principles to evaluate the safety performance of motor vehicles and motor vehicle equipment, including advanced crash avoidance technologies and driver assistance systems. Demonstrate d ability to lead the planning and execution of high visibility motor vehicle safety initiatives considering scope, budget, time constraints, and technical quality, including the specification of necessary research activities to support research and rulemaking initiatives. 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.
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All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.