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 Physical Security Specialist position is located in Security and Administrative Services (SAS), Enterprise Support (ES), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as principal technical specialist and/or project lead for physical security related to security measures and programs designed to safeguard personnel, information, and property. Conducts physical security systems assessments including technical evaluation of criticality and vulnerability and effectiveness of physical deterrent systems. Provides recommendations and guidance to contacts at all levels within TSA and other government agencies, interpreting policies and how they apply to assigned program areas, including new approaches/interpretations consistent with existing and authorities. Monitors and performs on-site inspections, makes adjustments where previous techniques and methods require changes, and recommends appropriate corrective actions on the operation and integrity of the physical security systems (i.e., closed circuit television, identification passes, security key/lock electronic security alarm systems, boundary fencing, etc.). Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Alternate COR or Technical Monitor for Physical Security Contracts.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-H or GS-12 Pay Band 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 to be filled. Specialize experience is defined as: Applying security concepts, principles and practices as it relates to Personal security; AND Conducting security inspections to ensure implementation and compliance with requirements of the agencies security programs; AND Monitoring facilities and personnel security systems for internal and external threats and vulnerabilities. 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]