Medical Officer

About the role

The incumbent will serve as a physician (Medical Officer) providing subject matter expertise and analysis as a Senior Technical Advisor for accident investigation and research programs at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in the areas of human physiology and medical fitness, human toxicology and pathology, medical epidemiology, and biomechanics.

What you will do

• As a Medical Officer,SL-0602-00, this position will be a physician (doctor of medicine, doctor of osteopathic medicine, or equivalent) who has extensive knowledge and experience in areas such as toxicology; clinical and forensic pathology; determinations of cognitive or physical impairment related to the cause of an accident; research methodology; injury analysis; and using medical literature to provide evidence-based support for medical conclusions.
• In addition, the candidate should possess expertise in communicating complex medical issues in plain language, writing technical reports, and have the skills to develop and present educational programs dealing with medical issues in an accident investigation.
• Finally, the ideal candidate must be available to investigate medical and injury issues related to transportation accidents anywhere across the United States.
• As a Medical Officer, SL-0602-00, you will perform the following duties: Serve as an expert consultant in researching, evaluating, and interpreting medical records and other evidence relating to accident investigations and safety studies across all transportation modes.
• Conduct or lead a variety of safety studies related to medical fitness using accident investigation results as the basis for formulating recommendations for safety improvements.
• Adopted recommendations will impact worldwide transportation industries.
• Provide written medical analysis of accident investigations, medical issues, and toxicology findings, including medical conditions and qualifications of transportation operators.
• Write authoritative technical papers that analyze clinical medical, biomechanical, policy, epidemiologic, and/or ergonomic issues related to transportation safety.
• Provide technical review of such issues for investigative reports.
• Analyze and make recommendations on issues related to medical priorities and develops unique program evaluation and assessment ideas in anticipation of, or in response to, Congressional interest.

Education

The education requirements are stated in the Qualifications section above. GENERAL EDUCATION: All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at an institution that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for it to be credited towards qualifications.

For a list of schools that meet these criteria, see *** Applications submitted without the required supporting documents will not be accepted. An unofficial transcript; statement from the institution's registrar, dean, or other appropriate official; or equivalent documentation is acceptable at the time of application.

Education submitted must be appropriately accredited by an accredited body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

For additional information, refer to the U.S. Department of Education web site at: *** FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: ***

How you will be evaluated

Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., two-page resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire and the result of the Structured Resume Review.

Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY 2 pages of your resume. SMEs will not review additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume).

Applicants passing the structured resume review will move on to the next phase of the assessment process. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, you will be placed in one of the three pre-defined categories.

The categories are shown below and candidates placed in the "Highly Qualified" category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager. Highly Qualified - Applicants with a background demonstrating a superior level of possession of all competencies. Well Qualified - Applicants with a background demonstrating a satisfactory level of possession of the competencies.

Qualified - Applicants possessing the specialized experience described above and any education or selective factor if also required.

How you will be evaluated for preference eligibility: The Category Rating Method does not add Veterans' preference points or apply the "rule of three" but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category.

Documented preference eligibles who meet minimum qualification/eligibility requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% will be listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine your eligibility and qualifications. If mandatory requirements are met, your application will be further evaluated based on training, experience and other factors critical to successful job performance.

Your resume must include the technical qualifications indicated below, meaning it must explicitly explain within the two-page resume these technical qualifications. Your skills and experience must be incorporated within your two-page resume itself.

Technical Qualifications - Demonstrated experience and expertise in the following: (1) gathering medical evidence, including selecting appropriate studies and coordinating with medical experts across multiple disciplines; (2) interpreting medical evidence to draw conclusions about conditions and substances that may affect performance, and about mechanisms and severity of acute traumatic injuries; and (3) communicating about medical topics to expert and non-expert audiences, including through direct instruction, technical writing, and formal presentation.

Do NOT include information below in your resume/application as you will be deemed INELIGIBLE for consideration.

Classified/government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Your Photos Personal information (e.g., age, gender, religion, etc.) To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: ***

Documents you must provide

• You are required to provide documentation that supports the eligibility and qualification claims made in your resume.
• You must submit the applicable documents listed here and those listed with the eligibilities you select in the announcement questionnaire with your application package.
• Applicants who do not provide supporting documentation that fully support their claims will not be referred to the hiring manager.
• A Complete Two-Page Resume is required: Resumes must not be more than two standard single-sided pages (or one page if submitting a front and back, hard-copy).
• Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments.
• Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications.
• The following information MUST be provided in your resume: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.
• Please see OPM's video on Resume Writing Tips: Your resume must include the technical qualifications indicated below, meaning it must explicitly explain within the two-page resume these technical qualifications.
• Your skills and experience must also be incorporated within your two-page resume itself.
• Technical Qualifications - Demonstrated experience and expertise in the following: (a) gathering medical evidence, including selecting appropriate studies and coordinating with medical experts across multiple disciplines; (b) interpreting medical evidence to draw conclusions about conditions and substances that may affect performance, and about mechanisms and severity of acute traumatic injuries; and (c) communicating about medical topics to expert and non-expert audiences, including through direct instruction, technical writing, and formal presentation.
• NOTE: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
• WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
• Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience, competencies, and technical qualifications related to this position within the resume itself.
• Failure to demonstrate how you possess the education, specialized experience and/or competencies, and technical qualifications will result in an "Ineligible" rating.
• Responses to the questionnaire.
• Copy of residency diploma or equivalent proof of completed residency training in at least one specialty recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) 4.
• Copy of medical license or equivalent proof of current active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Copy of board certificate or equivalent proof of Board Certification from the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Current board certification is not required; however, you must have attained board certification.
• Copy of medical school diploma.
• If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to employment.
• No transcripts are required at the application stage.
• If applicable: DD-214 (member copy 2 or 4), SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities.
• Current or former Federal Employees: Please submit your most recent or highest-grade SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) that shows your salary, grade level and step.
• Failure to submit required documents will result in you being considered "ineligible" for this position.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.

After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

Additional information

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays and various benefits as well as work life amenities such as alternate work schedules, telework, flextime, fitness and transit benefits.

Moving expenses associated with permanent change of station (PCS) ARE NOT authorized for this position. A Relocation or Recruitment Incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidates. If you left Federal Employment and received a buy out and you are selected for this position, you may be required to repay the full amount of the payment.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. OPM's web site at ***

Ad-hoc/situational telework as determined by the agency policy. Multiple and subsequent vacancies may be filled from this announcement. NTSB uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.

To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit *** The National Transportation Safety Board provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the National Transportation Safety Board directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.