Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation

Crash Investigation Specialist (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Washington, District of Columbia

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About the role

  • You will serve as a Crash Investigation Specialist in the Crash Investigation Division (CID) within the Office of Data Acquisition (ODA).

Requirements

  • The data must be as accurate, complete, and as timely as possible.
  • To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience requirements for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.
  • To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the
  • Experience in crash data collection using basic standard techniques, protocols, and procedures, including assisting with field operations and quality control checks.
  • Experience applying basic scientific principles to analyze and reconstruct motor vehicle crashes using software to calculate delta-v from vehicle and scene evidence.
  • Experience assisting in preparing technical reports, detailed assessments, and briefings, as well as assisting in designing and executing specialized studies utilizing large-scale national crash databases.
  • To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the
  • Experience in crash data collection and performing final technical quality control reviews using established protocols and procedures.
  • Experience applying scientific principles to analyze intermediate crash dynamics, occupant kinematics, and reconstruct motor vehicle crashes.
  • Experience preparing technical reports and briefings, as well as designing, implementing, and executing specialized crash studies utilizing large-scale national databases.

Skills

  • Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  • Technical Knowledge:
  • Crash data collection techniques and procedures, and ability to apply evidence to occupant kinematics.
  • Problem-solving and critical thinking:
  • Knowledge and experience in applying scientific principles and theories in analyzing and reconstructing motor vehicle crashes.
  • Communication:
  • Ability to prepare technical reports and detailed assessments including concise briefings of motor vehicle crash investigations.
  • Project Management:
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Compensation

  • $102k-$187k

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