General Engineer

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.