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.

Duties

This Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist position is located in the Physical Security Section, Chief Security Office, Security and Administrative Services, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected for this position, you will serve as the Chief of the Physical Security Section responsible for managing and directing the daily operations as well as several subordinate units and supervising a mixed staff of Federal employees and contractors. Duties include but are not limited to: Conducts reviews of transportation security measures and operations to identify problem areas and recommending solutions to ensure the facility security, operational efficiency and effectiveness. Manages multiple physical security services contracts. This includes planning, budgeting, and procurement of contracts and the day to day review of budget management and contract performance (e.g., uniformed security officer contract for on-sight security guards). Directs a range of physical security programs such as Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) -12 compliance (cards, badging, and credentialing), physical security measures/ counter-measure for TSA facilities. Oversees visitor management operations, coordinating VIP visits, and planning and executing security for special events held at TSA facilities within the National Capital Region. Liaising with Federal, state and local law enforcement and intelligence agencies. Manages TSA's initial response to Active Shooter or workplace violence incidents at TSA Headquarters and facilities within the National Capital Region. Employing active security measures to protect the TSA workforce. SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD REQUIREMENT: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position. Supervisory/Managerial duties include serving as a first line supervisor for the organization. This includes but is not limited to: 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-K Pay Band (equivalent to GS-15), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-J 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 knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Managing and/or directing physical security and contract related operations including access control for employees, visitors, and contract personnel; AND Ensuring compliance with HSPD-12 and Interagency Security Committee (ISC) government facility security standards; AND Participating in investigations or other Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) duties involving criminal, civil, or administrative investigations related to physical security violations. 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. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address ES - Security and Administrative Services 6595 Springfield Center Dr Springfield, VA 22150 US
• Name: HC ServeU Customer Care
• Email: [email protected]