Assistant Federal Security Director - Screening

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. To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to 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: Managing, directing and overseeing program policies and procedures; Identifying a range of security issues and threats in a complex environment; Providing leadership and direction in managing and overseeing a workforce of professional and support staff performing protective security work; and Applying laws, rules, regulations, policies, precedents, with government and non-government organizational relationships to provide advice and guidance on management operations. 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. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. This Assistant Federal Security Director - Screening position is located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Mitigate threats against aviation and other transportation sectors by providing leadership and direction to TSA personnel engaged in screening operations. Serve as principal advisor to the Federal Security Director (FSD) on all operational matters. Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement policy that supports screening operations, customer service, and stakeholder programs. Implement and measure performance of screening standards and security programs. Provide oversight of passenger, baggage, air cargo security screening operations, airport security risk assessments, security technology implementation, preventative maintenance, crisis management, communications network protection, and other related programs as directed by the FSD. Facilitate and communicate the receipt, utilization, and delivery of intelligence information, incident reports, and other appropriate information to the workforce. Identify intelligence resources for use by staff to strengthen security posture. Participate in briefings concerning classified information. Model and work with leadership team to develop and maintain workforce command presence and professional appearance. Create and lead a collaborative culture that encourages engagement and networking and leverages shared expertise at all levels to mitigate security threats. Evaluate threat mitigation strategies and tactics using risk assessment concepts and tools, including "threat, vulnerability, and consequence." Determine effectiveness and recommending adjustments as needed. Practice, promote, and implement programs that reinforce critical thinking skills, and specialized communication tactics, and improve the ability of the workforce to make independent, security-based decisions by using available intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Develop and maintain a calm, controlled operational environment in order to enhance the workforce's ability to mitigate security threats. Create a work environment in which employees at every level are valued and encouraged to raise issues and voice concerns without retaliation or fear of reprisal. Ensure that their organization applies and promotes the Integrated Conflict Management System (ICMS) core principles and complies with applicable standards. Mentor teams at all levels and provide constructive feedback that recognizes positive behavior and promotes individual improvement, growth, and confidence. Interact with stakeholders to identify and resolve operational issues. May perform tasks/assume responsibilities for the FSD during his/her absence. 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; and when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization. Emergency Essential Position: This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position. This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises. Security clearance required: Top Secret

Conditions of Employment You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. Selective Service registration is required. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance. Disclosure of your financial information is required. This is a testing Designated position. Employee required to pass drug screening prior to appointment and periodically as required during employment. This is a supervisory position subject to the supervisory probationary period, unless the selected incumbent has already completed it. This is an Emergency Essential Position. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.