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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Hot Job: TSA -- Program Specialist-- Arlington, VA

Job Title: Program Specialist - SV-0301-J

Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number: HQ-OCL-TA56-12-558519

SALARY RANGE:	$88,648.00 to $137,402.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, December 14, 2012 to Friday, December 28, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	SV-0301-J
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: J
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy in the following location: Arlington, VA, US
WHO MAY APPLY:	Open to all U.S. Citizens. Salary range listed includes Locality Pay of 24.22%. This position is located in Arlington, VA.

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:
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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 may be required to complete a one year Supervisory Probation Period.

DUTIES:

This Program Specialist position is located in the Transportation Security Redress, Civil Rights and Liberties, Ombudsman and Traveler Engagement, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected for this position you will serve as the Redress Operations Chief providing direction in day-to-day operations (by Federal government and contract personnel), which includes the traveler engagement and communication processes, TSA adjudication processes, and reviewing final decisions from component level adjudications to ensure appropriate communication to the traveler. Duties include:

Supervising a team of four FTEs and several contractors in processing redress cases filed by the traveling public; assuring quality of processing.
Providing advice to specialists concerning complex cases.
Exercising supervisory duties and responsibilities over the FTEs such as, evaluating performance, granting leave, and imposing discipline when necessary.
Exercising leadership by providing guidance to less experienced specialists, professionals, managers, or administrative support staff.
Defining and developing internal procedures.
Predicting potential issues and proposing preventive action.
Communicating directly with the public for routine individual redress inquiries.
Leading a team or program in tracking and analyzing performance and identifying and applying improvements in case processing.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to the GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes:

directing all aspects of a program ensuring that work progresses toward achieving goals and objectives;
applying program effectiveness and strategies ensuring performance standards are met; and
experience with the process of addressing problems, adjudicating or resolving inquiries and providing quality review of final determinations.

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.

TSA will only accept applications via USAJobs.com. To view the full description and apply online, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/333770100

TSA -- Transportation Security Manager - Screening Checkpoints -- Newark, NJ

Job Title: Transportation Security Manager-Screening Checkpoints (PAX/BAGS/CARGO) - SV-1801-H

Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number: EWR-12-560140

SALARY RANGE:	$61,795.00 to $95,755.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Monday, December 17, 2012 to Monday, December 31, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	SV-1801-H
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: H
DUTY LOCATIONS:	FEW vacancies in the following location: Newark, NJ, US
WHO MAY APPLY:	Open to all U.S. Citizens. Salary range listed includes Locality Pay of 28.72%. This position is located at Newark International Airport (EWR) in Newark, NJ.

JOB SUMMARY:

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.
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
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.

QUALIFICATIONS 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.

TSA will only accept applications via USAJobs.com. To view the full description and apply online, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/332873500

Thursday, August 16, 2012

Job with TSA: Supervisory Program Specialist (Arlington, VA)

Job Title: Supervisory Program Specialist - SV-0301-J
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration
Job Announcement Number: HQ-OTW-TA70-12-516123

SALARY RANGE: $88,648.00 to $137,402.00 / Per Year - includes Locality Pay of 24.22%
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, August 13, 2012 to Friday, August 24, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: SV-2210-J
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: J
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Arlington, VA, US
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to All U.S. Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities, towns, and country-sides across the nation, you will be on the front line of the Department of Homeland Security's TSA team as they secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit systems, thus protecting our 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.shtm

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.
You may be required to complete a one year Supervisory Probation Period.
Disclosure of your financial information is required.

DUTIES:

This Supervisory Program Specialist position is located in the Workforce Engagement Branch of the Office of Training and Workforce Engagement (OTWE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected for this position you will serve as the Section Chief for Collaborative Strategies for Workforce Engagement and Development. You will be responsible for maximizing staff engagement through advisory councils and field networks, in addition to building collaboration, problem solving, conflict resolution, and other personal interaction skills. You will foster contacts across TSA at all levels of the organization to inform, influence, and monitor working group initiatives.

Duties include:

Assuring successful outcomes from key TSA advisory councils and field networks by planning, guiding, supporting, and tracking their actions.
Identifying requirements, creating plans, and managing the Collaborative Strategy Section’s support for council meetings and other interactions. Coordinating communication among senior leaders, section staff, and HQ representatives to assure action on group recommendations.
Providing direct, hands-on management, coordination, facilitation, and other support specifically for the National Advisory Council (NAC).
Developing and applying methods and tools to evaluate different advisory councils and networks, and assuring necessary improvements.
Evaluating the need and developing plans for delivering facilitation and collaborative problem-solving training across TSA.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to the GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes:

Experience with facilitation and collaboration techniques and processes in guiding groups to obtain group consensus, to reconcile differences, and to achieve organizational goals and objectives;
Developing and applying methods and tools to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of council and network operations; and
Implementing conflict management and team building techniques and initiatives at the agency/organization wide-level.

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

TSA will only accept applications submitted via USAJobs. To view the full job description and apply online, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/323725500

Career with TSA - Information Technology Specialist (Alexandria, VA)

Job Title: Information Technology Specialist PLCYPLN)- SV-2210 - H

Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number: HQ-OIT-12-511988

SALARY RANGE: $59,634.00 to $92,407.00 / Per Year - includes Locality Pay of 24.22%

OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, August 09, 2012 to Friday, August 24, 2012

SERIES & GRADE: SV-2210-H

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: H

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Alexandria, VA, US

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to All U.S. Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

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.
You may be required to travel overnight.
You may be required to work overtime.

DUTIES:

This Information Technology (IT) Specialist position is located in the Office of Information Technology (IT), IT Strategy Branch of the Strategy and Enterprise Management Division, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected for this position, you will provide support to the IT Strategy Branch Chief and the team which is responsible for the identification, development, and implementation of highly automated, efficient and standardized financial modeling and reporting, budgeting and financial analysis processes supporting the agency's IT mission. Typical assignments include:

Assisting in generating IT policies; developing planning processes; implementing gap analysis tools, capability roadmaps, reporting tools, and dashboards; and facilitating meetings to determine requirements for IT policies and processes.
Managing the current internal and external IT metrics reporting, including analysis and interpretation for senior executive management.
Coordinating the annual IT strategic, forecasting and reporting process to the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) senior leadership.
Managing roadmap of IT system enhancement needs. Tracking and reporting development status (e.g., schedule, budget, milestones, metrics, key events, risks, and issues) to appropriate IT Strategy Branch Chief.
Consulting with clients in the analysis of short and long-range business requirements, and recommending innovations which anticipate the future impact of changing business requirements. Working with IT Division Directors to review and maintain short, mid and long-range business plans that forecast stakeholder demand, resource and staffing requirements. Identifying and addressing IT workforce planning and management issues such as recruitment, retention, and training.
Monitoring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services. Assisting in the design and implementation of a cybersecurity strategy that outlines the vision, mission, and goals that align with the organization's strategic plan.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

FOR ALL IT POSITIONS: To qualify, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

To qualify at the SV-H Pay Band, you must possess:

A. Experience: One year of specialized experience at the SV-G Pay Band or GS-9 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 this position. Such experience includes:

using IT systems' design and development tools and techniques, methods, policies, and procedures to draft IT policies and plans, develop and monitor metrics (e.g., return on investment, customer acquisition costs) used to evaluate strategic goals and objectives;
providing advisory services, consultation, technical assistance, or training of new or revised policies, practices, and technical management guidelines; and
work promoting the awareness of security issues (delivering education and awareness briefings, reviewing adherence to systems security policies and procedures).

OR B. Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a related field; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

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

OR C. Combinations of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements, and may be computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the band level; then determining the education as a percentage of the education required for the band level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal 100 percent to qualify for that band level.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts indicated above meets the requirements for this position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. One (1) year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement.

Applicants who meet the qualifications listed above based on education or a combination of education and experience must provide proof of education, such as a list of completed college courses or the date and school of degree (including the number of semester or quarter hours) or transcript(s) from an accredited college or university. The information must be provided as an attachment to the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, you must supply a transcript(s) or certification of degree.

TSA will only accept applications submitted via USAJobs. To view the full job description and apply online, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/322881800

New job with TSA: Engineering Technician (Arlington, VA) - Requires prior training in Explosive Ordnance Disposal

Job Title: Engineering Technician - SV-0802-I

Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number: HQ-OSC-TA62-12-491795

SALARY RANGE: $72,662.00 to $112,689.00/ Per Year - includes Locality Pay of 24.22%.

OPEN PERIOD: Friday, August 03, 2012 to Friday, August 24, 2012

SERIES & GRADE: SV-0802-I

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: I

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Arlington, VA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to All U.S. Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

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 Top Secret Clearance.
Must pass Drug and Alcohol Screening and be subject to random drug tests.
Must pass a Medical Evaluation.

DUTIES:

This Engineering Technician (ET) position is located in the Office of Security Capabilities in the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If you are selected for this position, you will apply your experience and comprehensive practical knowledge of engineering principles, concepts, regulations and practices, analytical methods and techniques performing multiple, varying, and complex assignments as the Test Article/Improvised Explosive Devises (IED) Design Technician for engineering projects. Under the minimum direction of a manager or Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the program for detecting explosive threats to transportation security.

Specifically, you will be responsible for:

Developing and maintaining mutually beneficial partnerships across homeland security agencies to sustain proficiency on terrorist Techniques, Tactics, and Procedures in developing threat articles in order to test and evaluate agency detection performance capabilities in its security technologies.
Providing subject matter expertise on the design, concealment, and use of IEDs and IED components.
Monitoring and evaluating security measures against adapting and evolving explosives threats, and providing novel security approaches to improve transportation systems and support infrastructure security.
Developing current and forward looking threat prevention through assessing classified and open-source intelligence information. Supporting the Transportation Systems Integration Facility (TSIF) test team in evaluating critical functional areas related to human factors, alarm resolution, and detection capabilities for emerging security technologies.
Researching information and developing training programs on explosives, IEDs, and x-ray interpretation for TSA employees, contractors, stakeholders, and other Federal, state, and local enforcement agencies.
Coordinating with other government agencies and stakeholders to define explosives simulant requirements and supporting the development of simulant materials used for testing explosives detection technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify at the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H Band or GS-12 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 design and discovery of explosive devices. Such experience includes:

Designing, building, and concealing sophisticated Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) for the testing of detection technologies.
Knowledge of military, commercial, and improvised explosives and their electronic and other initiating systems.
Demonstrated ability to interpret classified intelligence on IED composition and placement and then replicating that information by constructing simulated devices for testing.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:

In addition to the qualification requirements stated above, you must meet the following requirement:

You must be a graduated of the Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal or similar accredited Training School. A certificate of completion of training must be attached to your application.

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

TSA will only accept applications submitted via USAJobs. To view the full job description and apply online, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/323207900

New Job with TSA: Program Analyst (Seattle, WA)

Job Title: Program Analyst - SV-0343-J

Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number: HQ-OSO-12-516628

SALARY RANGE: $86,928.00 to $134,736.00 / Per Year - Salary includes Locality Pay of 21.81%.

OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 to Wednesday, August 29, 2012

SERIES & GRADE: SV-0343-J

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: J

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Seattle, WA

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to All U.S. Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

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.
Frequent travel may be required for site visits, conferences, and training.

DUTIES:

This position is located within the Office of Security Operations (OSO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected for this position, you will serve as a Program Analyst Metrics within the Field Operations (FO), reporting to the Regional Director (RD). You will serve as the principal advisor to the RD on all matters concerning the metric aspects of the respective Region. You will provide direct support to the RD for providing operating direction, analysis of operating performance and effectiveness of strategy in implementing Risk Base Security (RBS). Typical assignments include:

Serving as a liaison with other Regional Program Analysts, Federal Security Director (FSD) staff, functions and agencies to ensure comprehensive evaluations are completed to provide timely and complete analysis of complex data.
Providing direct support to the RD on operating direction, analysis of operating performance and effectiveness of strategy in implementing Risk Based Security.
Conducting statistical analysis of data, providing reports and action plan recommendations.
Advising senior leadership on Field Metric Programs.
Examining significant findings that indicate weakness or significant accomplishments in deterring security risks; improving administrative procedures or security processes/procedures, and compliance with current regulations.
Researching, analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting complex data, and drawing appropriate conclusions from complex or conflicting data.
Developing strategic plans guiding the quantitative and qualitative evaluation of security operations and programs. Identifying issues and trends from monitoring performance metrics, intelligence, plans, and practices.
Providing guidance and technical advice in the planning, execution, improvement of security, and administrative processes.
Developing reports and formulating recommendations for corrective and proactive actions.
Determining new or changing information requirements to be addressed through examinations of selected types of data, evaluation methodology, or management analysis of account for variance, root cause, or significant effect to perform outcomes.
Acting for the RD during his/her absence as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14/15), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I Pay Band or GS-13 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. Such experience includes:

utilizing evaluation methodology, metrics, statistics, quality improvement, project management, and fact-finding investigative techniques;
conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses of organizations effectiveness and efficiency; and
planning, leading, and carrying out multi-phased or complex projects.

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

TSA will only accept applications submitted via USAJobs. To view the full job description and apply online, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/323506000

New Job with TSA: Economist (Washington DC Metro Area)

Job Title: Economist - SV-0110-H

Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number: HQ-SPIE-TA60-12-514946

SALARY RANGE: $59,634.00 to $92,407.00 / Per Year - Salary includes Locality Pay of 24.22%.

OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 to Wednesday, August 29, 2012

SERIES & GRADE: SV-0110-H

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: H

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Washington DC Metro Area, DC, US

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to All U.S. Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities, towns, and country-sides across the nation, you will be on the front line of the Department of Homeland Security's TSA team as they secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit systems, thus protecting our 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.shtm

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.

DUTIES:

If selected for this position, you will serve as an Economist for the Economic Analysis Branch within the Cross Modal Division, Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement (OSPIE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You will be responsible for assisting with special economic assessments relevant to transportation security programs and projects in support of senior economists or as a member of a team of professional economists.

Duties include:

Conducting research of economic phenomena, analyzing economic data and preparing interpretive reports.
Researching and preparing cost-benefit analysis in relation to the TSA regulatory program.
Evaluating the economic impact of proposed rule changes.
Conducting a variety of special studies and analysis of transportation security systems.
Applying statistical methodology to solve economic problems.
Collecting, recording and analyzing data/information and identifying problems.
Preparing reports and briefings.
Drafting regulatory analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

BASIC REQUIREMENT: For this position, you must meet one of the below requirements (A or B) for consideration in the SV-110 occupational series.

A) A degree in Economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in Economics and 3 semester hours in Statistics, Accounting, or Calculus.

B) A combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in Economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Examples of qualifying experience include:

a. Individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis, evaluation, and conclusions and report preparation;

b. Supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information;

c. Teaching assignments in a college or university that included both classroom instruction in economic subjects and one of the following: (1) personal research that produced evidence of results, (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems.

To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-11/12), you must meet the Basic Requirement listed above and have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G Pay Band or GS-9 in 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. Such experience includes

applying economic theories and principles to assess and resolve transportation regulatory problems;
applying knowledge in analytical and research techniques (i.e., econometrics, mathematical economics, operations research, cost-benefit analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis, etc.); and
utilizing computers and software applications to identify quality data sources for economic analysis, and the development of spreadsheets and databases.

Completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Economics.

Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

COMBINING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education (beyond the second year) and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for this position, and may be computed by first determining your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the band level; then determining your education as a percentage of the education required for the band level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent.

Note: Applicants who meet the qualifications listed above based on education or a combination of education and experience MUST provide proof of education such as a list of completed college courses or the date and school of degree including the number of semester or quarter hours or a transcript from an accredited college or university. The information MUST be provided as an attachment to the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: Education at the graduate level in an accredited college or university in the amounts indicated above meets the requirements for this position. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent one year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the one year of full-time study requirement.

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

TSA will only accept applications submitted via USAJobs. To view the full job description and apply online, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/323953800

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

TSA - Budget Analyst - San Antonio, TX

Job Title: Budget Analyst -SV-0560 - G/H/I

Department: Department Of Homeland Security

Agency: Transportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number:HQ-TSNM-12-482506

SALARY RANGE: $44,931.00 to $103,563.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 to Tuesday, May 22, 2012

SERIES & GRADE: SV-0560-G/I

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: I

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: San Antonio, TX

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to all U.S. Citizens.

Salary Range listed includes Locality Pay of 14.16%.

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

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.

DUTIES:

This Economist position is located in the Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement (OSPIE), in the Cross Modal Division (ISSD) Economic Analysis Branch, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected for this position, you will perform special economic assessments relevant to transportation security programs and projects in support of senior economists or as a member of a team of professional economists. Typical assignments will include:

Conducting research of economic phenomena, analyzing economic data, and preparing interpretive reports.

Researching and preparing cost-benefit analysis in relation to the TSA regulatory program.

Evaluating the economic impact of proposed rule changes.

Conducting a variety of special studies and analyses of transportation security systems.

Applying statistical methodology to solve economic problems.

Collecting, recording, and analyzing data/information and identifying problems.

Preparing reports of briefings.

Drafting regulatory analysis.

The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (I Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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

knowledge of national policy development and development of the Federal government rulemaking process;

applying economic theories and principles to assess and resolve transportation regulatory problems;

utilizing analytical and research techniques (e.g., econometrics, mathematical economics and operations research, cost-benefit analysis, cost effectiveness) to identify quality data sources for economic analysis; andusing computers and software applications for economic analysis, developing spreadsheets and databases, and word processing.

To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to SV-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I Pay Band or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Such experience includes:

comprehensive knowledge of national policy development and development of the Federal government rulemaking process;

applying economic theories and principles to assess and resolve transportation regulatory problems;

comprehensive skill in analytical and research techniques (e.g., econometrics, mathematical economics and operations research, cost-benefit analysis, cost effectiveness) to identify quality data sources for economic analysis; and

comprehensive skill using personal computers and software applications for economic analysis, developing spreadsheets and databases, and word processing

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

To view the full job description and apply online via USAJobs, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316227000

New Hot Job with TSA--Economist (Washington DC Metro Area)

Job Title: Economist - SV-0110-I/J

Department: Department Of Homeland Security

Agency: Transportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number: HQ-TSNM-12-482506

SALARY RANGE: $72,662.00 to $137,402.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD: Monday, April 30, 2012 to Monday, May 21, 2012

SERIES & GRADE: SV-0110-I/J

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: J

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Washington DC Metro Area

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to all U.S. Citizens.

Salary range listed includes Locality Pay of 24.22%.

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

DUTIES:

Conducting research of economic phenomena, analyzing economic data, and preparing interpretive reports.
Researching and preparing cost-benefit analysis in relation to the TSA regulatory program.
Evaluating the economic impact of proposed rule changes.
Conducting a variety of special studies and analyses of transportation security systems.
Applying statistical methodology to solve economic problems.
Collecting, recording, and analyzing data/information and identifying problems.
Preparing reports of briefings.
Drafting regulatory analysis.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

knowledge of national policy development and development of the Federal government rulemaking process;
applying economic theories and principles to assess and resolve transportation regulatory problems;
utilizing analytical and research techniques (e.g., econometrics, mathematical economics and operations research, cost-benefit analysis, cost effectiveness) to identify quality data sources for economic analysis; and
using computers and software applications for economic analysis, developing spreadsheets and databases, and word processing.

comprehensive knowledge of national policy development and development of the Federal government rulemaking process;
applying economic theories and principles to assess and resolve transportation regulatory problems;
comprehensive skill in analytical and research techniques (e.g., econometrics, mathematical economics and operations research, cost-benefit analysis, cost effectiveness) to identify quality data sources for economic analysis; and
comprehensive skill using personal computers and software applications for economic analysis, developing spreadsheets and databases, and word processing.

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

To view the full job description and apply online, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/315433400

Monday, March 25, 2013

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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Thursday, August 16, 2012

Tuesday, May 15, 2012