The CSB is Hiring Chemical Incident Investigators 

About the CSB

The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) is an independent, non-regulatory scientific agency in the Executive Branch; headed by a five-person Board consisting of Presidentially appointed, Senate confirmed members serving fixed five-year terms. The CSB mission is to promote the prevention of major chemical accidents at fixed facilities. Its mission is accomplished through a variety of statutorily directed means including: incident investigation and reporting; performing research and conducting special studies on chemical safety; developing and communicating recommendations for improved chemical safety to the public and private sectors; and strengthening the effectiveness of governmental and non-governmental agencies in accident prevention and safety promotion. Chemical

Chemical Incident Investigator Position

The Chemical Incident Investigator position is located in the Office of Investigations. The incumbent serves as an expert in industrial chemical safety and nationwide incident investigation and analysis of major incidents involving the accidental release of hazardous materials and, developing and presenting reports with safety recommendations for adopting by the Board.

Duties/Responsibilities: GS-11/12

Participates in surveying the site, determining the scope of the investigation; and works with local jurisdictional officials to secure the scene and assure that evidence is not jeopardized. • Collects and records factual incident data, interviews witnesses, collects physical evidence, arranges for testing and/or examination of physical evidence, machinery and/or equipment. • Evaluates and analyzes the significance of evidence collected, the methods used to collect the evidence, and the sources providing the evidence for validity, reliability, and substance. • Conducts safety advocacy activities by representing the Board at meetings of national and international public and private organizations.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Location Negotiable Upon Selection

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