TSA – Transportation Security Manager-Screening Checkpoints (PAX/BAGS/CARGO) – San Francisco, CA

Job Title: Transportation Security Manager-Screening Checkpoints (PAX/BAGS/CARGO)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

SALARY RANGE:
$64,88`.00 to $100,538.00 / Per Year
Close Date: 3/18/13
Location: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, CA

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 be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
•You must pass Drug and Alcohol Screening, subject to random drug tests.
•This is an Emergency Essential position.
•Please see the Conditions of Employment in the Other Information Section.
DUTIES:
As a Transportation Security Manager (TSM) for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), your duties will include:
•Managing screening checkpoints that are central to TSA objectives that serve to protect the traveling public by preventing any deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto an aircraft.
•Recognizing and recommending correction of improper use or application of equipment, providing guidance to subordinates, and answering routine questions presented by subordinates.
•Managing and supporting the collections of various performance metrics in an effort to identify areas in need of process improvement and systemic or individual weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies in the screening process.
•Coordinating national and local crisis management and incident response protocols.
•Recognizing and understanding the customer service needs of the traveling public and balancing these needs with safety and security in mind.
•Working cooperatively with airport stakeholders in furtherance of the TSA mission.
•Monitoring individual performance and providing frequent communication in order to promote screener development.
QUALIFICATION REQUIRED:
To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to the GS-12), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-G Pay Band or GS-11 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This specialized experience for this position includes administrating, coordinating, or supervising/managing programs/services providing aviation security, corporate security, or force-protection affecting personnel, equipment, and facilities.
Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

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