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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