Senior Accident Investigator (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

As a Senior Accident Investigator, you will:

• Direct other FTA staff or contract team members and act as a party member to NTSB led investigations.
• Support planning activities and assess accident data to determine safety trends and recommend safety recommendations. Be responsible for the review of transit operations, safety measures, and/or mechanical systems.
• Work closely with industry and other government agencies to promote transit safety and to develop and recommend policies and procedures governing transit accident and incident investigations.

The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled professional with a range of investigative techniques. Possesses transit safety experience, transit operations experience, and have led transportation accident investigations. This candidate is someone who has strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical and senior decision-makers. Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships in multi-agency investigations. The candidate is also someone with project management skills and the ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and technical writing skills and preparation of comprehensive factual and analytical reports that are carefully constructed and well documented.