Technical Writer-Editor (Direct-Hire)

As a Technical Writer-Editor (Direct-Hire), GS-1083-11, you will perform the following major duties:

• Writes and edits investigative reports that describe and analyze the facts and circumstances of transportation accidents and determine a probable cause.
• Uses technical data and written information obtained from the Investigator-in-Charge (IIC), Group Chairs' reports, public hearings, interview transcripts, party submissions, and other sources to support the development of identified safety issues and to provide logical, cogent discussion that supports analysis.
• Evaluates the collected evidential material and their sources for validity, reliability, and substance.
• Edits documents to correct grammar, punctuation, style, and format, eliminating jargon and redundancies. Assists in the development and preparation of the visual presentation of investigative findings.

At the GS-12, in addition to duties above, typical duties may include:

• Independently researches and collects information for reports. Organizes and analyzes the information to support identified safety issues and to provide logical, cogent discussion that supports conclusions and safety recommendations.
• Initiates meetings with the investigation team to identify and clarify safety issues, develop effective strategies for presenting those issues in the Board's report, and ensure that tasks necessary to meet the report development plan can be completed according to schedule.
• Proofreads final documents for typographical, style, and grammatical errors. Ensure that all references to graphics, tables, and recommendation numbers in final documents are accurate and that the presentation of information in documents is consistent with NTSB policies and objectives.

At GS-13, in addition to duties above, typical duties may include:

• Uses technical data and written information obtained from the Investigator-in-Charge (IIC), Group Chairs' reports, public hearing, interview transcripts, party submissions, and other sources to support the development of safety issues and analysis.
• Keeps current on Board Members' views on the suitability and presentation of information in NTSB documents and ensures that documents are consistent with NTSB policies and objectives.
• Develops report timelines and ensures adherence to project milestones on documents for which they are responsible. Apprises supervisor of conflicting priorities regarding assignments, as well as progress toward and potential obstacles to timely delivery of products.