TSA – Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist – Arlington, VA

Job Title: Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

SALARY RANGE:
$105,973.00 to $164,265.00 / Per Year
Close Date: 7/16/13
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 pass Drug and Alcohol Screening, subject to random drug tests.
•You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance with SCI.
•See additional "Conditions of Employment" in "Other Information" section
DUTIES:
This Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist position is located in the Sensitive Security Information (SSI) Section, Security Branch, Security Services and Assessments (SSA) Division, within the Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (OLE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected for this position, you will serve as the Section Chief of the Sensitive Security Information Section of the Security Branch and will direct the activities of staff charged with implementing laws and regulations pertaining to the development, maintenance, safeguarding and disclosure of Sensitive Security Information. Other duties include, but are not limited to:
•Serving as the technical subject matter expert on the retention and release of Sensitive Security Information (SSI) for all of TSA and representing TSA as the primary technical authority for SSI.
•Conducting complex SSI assessments, reviews and analysis for various TSA Internal customers relating to litigation, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), and other agency requests.
•Reviewing customer records, policies, procedures and standards relating to SSI and to the handling, use and storage of SSI to evaluate the effectiveness of program operations and compliance with policies, precedents and regulations while providing advice and guidance for problem resolution.
•Drafting policy, procedures and guidance for all SSI matters and providing oversight to the development and implementation of training curriculum and tools.
•Serving as the second-line supervisor and directing the work of subordinate employees; managing allocated resources (staff, budget, equipment, etc.) to accomplish the work of the Section; providing on-going feedback to employees regarding performance and progress towards meeting branch and Division objectives; requesting additional resources as necessary; assisting the Branch Manager by contributing to the planning process for budgetary, equipment/supplies and human resources needs.
•Overseeing the work of the Section, which directly impacts the safety and security of TSA operations, facilities, information and personnel.

Supervisory/Managerial duties include but are not limited to: strategic planning; communicating the vision and objectives for the organization; assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; assisting in budget planning and projecting short-term needs; managing projects within assigned resources; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
To qualify for the SV-K Pay Band (equivalent to the GS-15), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-J Pay Band or GS-14 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience includes:
•Drafting records, policies, procedures and standards relating to SSI and the handling, use, and storage of SSI information.
•Developing and implementing training curriculum and tools to address SSI information and safeguarding.
•Supervising the work of subordinate employees, managing allocated resources, and providing on-going feedback regarding performance, and assisting with planning, budgetary and resource needs.
•Applying SSI policies and procedures as it applies to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests or litigation matters from other agencies or customers.
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

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