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 Controlled Correspondence Specialist position is located in the Correspondence Branch, Office of Executive Secretariat, Chief of Staff, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Reviewing, analyzing, and controlling complex correspondence, reports, documents, and other materials received in the Executive Secretariat and determining the appropriate organization and level for review and response in accordance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) policies, procedures, and requirements. Managing the Daily Correspondence Tracker and disseminating the information directly to TSA leadership and front office staff. Engaging with executive level leadership to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of the tracker, which includes reports to Congress, audits, DHS correspondence and memos, congressional correspondence, and priority action and information memorandums. Reviewing sensitive and potentially controversial materials received from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), other government agencies, the White House, or the Congress and coordinating with appropriate officials in program offices for responses. Conducting substantive research and analyzing complex materials in responding to requests submitted under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Reviewing and evaluating the nature of the request, potential sources of information, level of confidentiality involved, and appropriateness of release under applicable FOIA guidelines, policies, and procedures. Using internal and external contacts to share information and explain the application of policies and procedures.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-G Pay Band (equivalent to GS-11), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-F 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 knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience reviewing responses, reports, and memoranda to ensure compliance with editorial and quality standards and to develop consolidated review packages on behalf of Senior Officials; and Experience performing analyses of data and information to recommend improvements or track historical trends; and Serving as principal administrative contact and liaison with internal and external contacts. OR a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M, if related; OR combinations of graduate education (beyond the second year) and experience that equals at least 100 percent to qualify for the position. To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-12), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G or GS-11 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: Working on behalf of a senior official at the highest levels of an agency/organization to provide guidance and oversight on administrative correspondence services, inquiries, and communications/general follow-up with other senior executives and staff; and Serving as principal administrative contact and liaison with internal and external contacts; and Reviewing correspondence, reports, or other documents for completeness and accuracy prior to signature and distribution; and Developing and writing documents, reports, and/or correspondence that are clear, grammatically correct, and in accordance with applicable standards. 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.

Education

For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree.

Contacts

• Address DR - Chief of Staff 6595 Springfield Center Dr Springfield, VA 22150 US
• Name: HC ServeU Customer Care
• Email: [email protected]