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TSA – Federal Security Director – VA

TSA –  Federal Security Director – VA



Job Title: Federal Security Director
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

SALARY RANGE:
$97,391.00 to $150,962.00 / Per Year
Close Date: 12/14/2012
Location: Arlington, VA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Open to all U.S. Citizens.

JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career?  If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling.  DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.  The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations.  Make an impact; join DHS.  
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 America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please visit http://www.tsa.gov/join/index

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
•You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
•You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
•You must pass Drug and Alcohol Screening, subject to random drug tests.
•You must be able to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.         
                                         
DUTIES:
As a Federal Security Director (FSD) for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), your duties will include:
•Providing day-to-day direction for Federal airport security staff and operations.
•Organizing and implementing crisis and incident management response plans and preparing the Federal Security Crisis Management Response Plan.
•Providing oversight and management of passenger, baggage and air cargo security programs.
•Developing and maintaining a collaborative environment within TSA and with TSA stakeholders to effectively manage security operations.
•Providing risk assessments, tactical planning, execution and operating management for coordinated security services.
•Supporting security evolution and ensuring the deployment, management and oversight of people, processes and technology to improve security operations.
•Providing optimal communication to the workforce to ensure they have the information needed to effectively make decisions regarding passenger security.
•Ensuring the application and promotion of the Integrated Conflict Management System (ICMS) core principles and standards into all operational plans, processes and practices.
•Providing oversight and management of security programs and operations as well as having responsibility for business management functions including human resources, finance and procurement.
•Enhancing the experience of the traveling public and the work experience of the airport workforce.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
To qualify for the SV-K Pay Band (equivalent to GS-15), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-J Pay Band or GS-14 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in state or local government or the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position which involve providing day-to-day oversight of a Federal airport and other modes of transportation security operations and staff. The one year of qualifying experience must demonstrate you performed work that is in or related to the duties of this job and demonstrates you have the ability to perform the critical competencies necessary to lead a complex operation or manage complex programs. Competencies may include, but are not limited to, the ability to:
•Apply guidance, such as policies, directives, and/or regulations as well as an understanding of how to implement policies, directives and/or regulations to a complex program;
•Perform critical thinking by analyzing and evaluating information gathered by observation, experience, reasoning, etc.;
•Maintain a command presence by demonstrating confidence and credibility while interacting with various entities such as the public customers or higher level officials;
•Analyze, evaluate and apply risk information to your decision making process;
•Apply business and management principles involved in strategic planning and the oversight of an operating staff.

TSA will only accept applications submitted via USAJobs. To view the full job description and apply online, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/332380400

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