Transportation Security Specialist

To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the SV-H band, (equivalent to the GS-11/12) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Knowledge of TSA surface transportation security policies, directives and regulations, and new or emerging directives, policies, and regulations sufficient to use surface operations related data to perform analysis and identify recommendations for enabling operational efficiencies, resolve complex transportation security issues, programs, and initiatives that cross organizational boundaries and impact the accomplishment of key Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) strategic objectives. Ability to implement policies, directives, and regulations in all surface modes, and collect, interpret, and analyze routine and regularly recurring transportation security data, develop options, proposals, and/or recommendations. Knowledge of principles, policies, procedures, and requirements related to surface transportation security sufficient to assist in managing the implementation of office oversight activities (regulatory and nonregulatory) including inspections, investigations, detailed assessments, and other risk-based outreaches. Ability to immediately apply project management principles, methods, practices, and techniques sufficient to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate surface transportation security operations, and provide comprehensive knowledge of field-based security documentation and guidance including regulatory compliance activities, security assessments, exercises and security outreach initiatives, and performance metrics reporting. To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), applicants must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the SV-I band, (equivalent to the GS-13) in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience MUST include all the following: Expert knowledge of and skill in applying principles, procedures, requirements, regulations and policies related to surface transportation security, and leading the development of innovative concepts, approaches, methodologies, techniques, and policies to gain compliance, promote smart security practices, and embrace field office participation at the regional and national levels. Expert knowledge of TSA surface transportation security policies, directives and regulations, and new or emerging directives, policies, and regulations sufficient to use surface operations related data to perform analysis and identify recommendations for enabling operational efficiencies, resolve complex transportation security issues, programs, and initiatives that cross organizational boundaries and impact the accomplishment of key Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) strategic objectives. Advanced ability to implement policies, directives, and regulations in all surface modes, and collect, interpret, and analyze routine and regularly recurring transportation security data, develop options, proposals, and/or recommendations. Comprehensive knowledge of principles, policies, procedures and requirements related to surface transportation security sufficient to serve as the primary lead for all tasks assigned on a daily basis and manage the implementation of office oversight activities (regulatory and non-regulatory) including inspections, investigations, detailed assessments, and other risk-based outreaches. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Securing Travel, Protecting People – At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting Americas transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.