TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER

This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia

The primary purpose of this position is to provide expert technical advice to the Chair, members of the Board, and staff of the U.S. Access Board with respect to national policies relating to issues of accessibility, specifically accessibility to public transportation. As a TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ENGINEER, you will: Develop accessibility standards for air, water, and surface transportation systems; Draft proposed rules and evaluate public comments for revisions; Advise committees, agencies, engineers, and industry representatives on transportation accessibility; Provide training, technical assistance, and research supporting future policies and regulations; Review transportation system designs and recommend solution to accessibility barriers

Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period Complete a probationary period of 260 days in pay status, which may not be completed in less than 1 year. (unless already completed). Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. You will be required to travel for this position. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Bargaining Unit Position No Pre-employment physical required: No License required: No Complete the initial online assessment and USA Hire Assessment, if required