Transportation Security Inspector - Explosives Detection Canine Handler - Raleigh, NC

Job Title:Transportation Security Inspector (Explosives Detection Canine Handler) SV-1801-I

Department:Department Of Homeland Security

Agency:Transportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number:RDU-12-485721

SALARY RANGE:	$68,814.00 to $106,719.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Monday, April 30, 2012 to Monday, May 14, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	SV-1801-I
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: I
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Raleigh, NC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	Open to all U.S. Citizens. Salary range listed includes Locality Pay of 17.64%. This position is located at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh, NC. TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.

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: Click Here

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.
• Must successfully complete the Basic Aviation Security Inspections Course.
• Must successfully complete the Canine Handler Training Course.
• See additional "Conditions of Employment" in "Other Information" section

DUTIES:

(Explosives Detection Canine Handler/ EDCH) working under the direction of the Federal Security Director (FSD) or his/her designee with primary responsibility for conducting security sweeps for the detection or deterrence of explosive threats in various transportation systems. As a TSI (EDCH), along with your canine, you will be responsible for determining compliance of transportation systems with applicable regulations. You will assist in the administration and evaluation of critical and complex compliance and enforcement programs designed to ensure secure transportation modes and protect the nation's public from terrorism, piracy, or other acts of sabotage to those systems, facilities, and networks associated with them. Your duties will include:

• With the canine, conducting random patrols and routine sweeps at various areas within the transportation environment along with the inspection of vehicles, packages, personnel, aircraft, trains, ferries and other as directed.
• Responding to threats that affect transportation operations or public safety as necessary.
• Screening cargo to ensure explosives are not concealed for transport and conducting inspections of regulated entities to ensure compliance with applicable security regulations.
• Gathering information to write reports which detail the results and activities performed, following up on findings and initiating Enforcement Investigative Reports as required.
• Identifying and responding to security regulation violations or potential violations. Responding to transportation security incidents and other pertinent incidents as defined by the National Incident Management Systems or as directed by the Federal Security Director.
• Performing tests and audits; validating and inspecting security processes, procedures, systems, and equipment in connection with compliance inspections and vulnerability assessments.
• Providing input to written analyses of inspections and assessments and determining the adequacy of corrective measures required to improve security posture or to restore compliance.
• Conducting investigations related to alleged or suspected transportation security violations. Identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence used to support enforcement actions. Assisting in determining when enforcement action should be initiated and preparing enforcement investigation reports. Entering data pertinent to investigations, inspections, and incidents into the national database Performance and Results Information Systems (PARIS).
• Conducting and participating in regular training with assigned working dog to maintain acceptable performance levels and providing necessary health maintenance care, feeding/watering, and grooming of working dogs. You will be responsible for ensuring that assigned canine is correctly certified and accredited and for maintaining appropriate training records, as required.
• Serving as a technical expert and key point of contact on transportation security regulations for assigned industry operations and demonstrating substantial knowledge and understanding of a secondary specialty (cargo, aviation, or surface) sufficient to provide specialized support as necessary.

Note: As a TSI (EDCH), you may work with explosives in the training and support of teams. Additionally, you may perform inventory of hazardous materials. In all cases when you are in close proximity to live or otherwise dangerous explosives, you must exercise caution and follow prescribed techniques to ensure utmost safety and protection while handling of such explosives.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to SV-H Pay Band or GS-11/12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant 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 a substantive background in Federal, state, or local law enforcement which included work as an EDCH in law enforcement and homeland security efforts at local, state, or Federal levels. This includes experience with Federal regulations governing security, transport, and safe handling of live explosive substances used as canine training aids.

You must meet the qualification requirements of this position on or before the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

To view more requirements and apply online via USAJobs, please click the following link: http://1.usa.gov/ILroWI