TSA – Executive Director, Labor/Employee Relations and Executive Programs

Job Title: Executive Director, Labor/Employee Relations and Executive Programs
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

SALARY RANGE:
$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year
Close Date: 5/6/13
Location: Transportation Security Executive Service (TSES) and is located in the Office of Human Capital (OHC) in 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 Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
•You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Secret Clearance.
•You must pass Drug and Alcohol Screening, subject to random drug tests.    
DUTIES:
As the Executive Director, a key OHC leader, you will report to the Assistant Administrator (AA) and Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA) of OHC, who provides general and broad guidance on overall agency policy and long-range goals and objectives.  You will perform work on behalf of, and in support of, the AA and will be given wide latitude in the exercises of your responsibilities, using a high level of analytical expertise and exercising seasoned judgment when carrying out your duties and responsibilities.  You will provide strategic direction for the development, implementation, performance, and accountability of extremely high-profile, sensitive and highly complex organizational programs and policies including executive resources management, employee relations, collective bargaining and the development of the requirements for HR servicing of the future.  Programs require executive level command and strategic approaches and may be precedent setting for TSA and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a whole.  You will be responsible for leading, administering, coordinating, and overseeing all aspects of the programs within your area of responsibility to include directing and overseeing, tasking, tracking, measuring performance, and reporting on major programs and projects.  You will be responsible for assuring  that any programs administered, developed and implemented support TSA's mission, vision, goals, and strategic objectives and are in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.  You will provide collaboration and partnership with Program Offices and with the Divisions overseen in order to further improve OHC products and service delivery.  You will ensure that these efforts reflect industry and government-based best practices; the effective and efficient use of business planning strategies; and development of effective performance indicators and program performance management criteria.  The Executive Director will apply expert analysis and seasoned judgment to fully recognize all relevant issues; analyze all applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and precedents; and recommend a sound approach that encompasses the full spectrum of available alternatives and outcomes.  The position has TSA wide impact and influence, with national impact and scope.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for this position, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the level of the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful performance.  You would typically gain this experience by working within this field or a field of work that is closely related.  Such experience includes providing strategic direction for the development, implementation, performance, and accountability of human capital programs.
As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of the Job Opportunity Announcement.  Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations.  Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant.

You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

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