TSA – Supervisory Federal Air Marshal (Field) – Chelsea, MA

Job Title: Supervisory Federal Air Marshal (Field)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

SALARY RANGE:
$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year
Close Date: 3/18/13
Location: Chelsea, MA

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.
•You must complete a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
•You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS Clearance.
•You must pass Drug and Alcohol Screening, subject to random drug tests.
•See "Other Information" section for additional important requirements.
•You must have prior experience in a primary law enforcement position

DUTIES:
Under the authority of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (PL 107-71, November 19, 2001), the incumbent functions as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and performs the duties and responsibilities assigned to Federal Air Marshals.

As the Supervisory Federal Air Marshal (Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge), you will provide executive level leadership to a significant and predominately Federal Air Marshal workforce, overseeing the overall planning, direction, and coordination of operations for a large Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (OLE/FAMS) field office. High-level duties include establishing and maintaining strategic direction, directing major law enforcement activities in one of the largest OLE/FAMS field offices, and advising the OLE/FAMS Director and Executive Staff on ongoing investigative requirements and methods to improve security in the aviation domain. You will serve as a primary advisor and authoritative consultant to the OLE/FAMS Director and Executive Staff on field office investigations and related law enforcement issues, planning and directing the management of activities related to criminal investigations. You will establish and maintain liaison with other Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, as well as with the airline industry, representing the OLE/FAMS Director in field office business matters. You will serve as the point of contact for OLE/FAMS media and promotion activities. You will provide executive-level leadership, directing the work of subordinate managers and performing a wide range of managerial duties including: planning; communicating vision and objectives; assigning tasks and responsibilities; setting priorities; monitoring and evaluating performance; coaching and developing employee capabilities; and, taking, recommending or approving corrective/disciplinary actions, as appropriate. You will establish and communicate to subordinate managers both short and long range program plans, goals, requirements and priorities.

QUALIFICATION 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 may include applying TSA law enforcement and/or security laws, directives and regulations to recommend solutions to security issues and problems; and managing related support activities such as training operations; technology solutions; budget, human resources, and/or material resources for a large security-oriented complex.
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.

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/338926300