TRANSPORATION SECURITY SPECIALIST

Summary

This position is a Transportation Security Specialist located in Technology and Systems - Vetting Operations, Vetting Analysis Division (VAD), Operation Management Section (OMS). The selectee will serve as a National Transportation Vetting Center (NTVC) Watch Manager. The NTVC is a 24/7 organization responsible for enhancing the security of the aviation transportation system by assisting the airline industry in screening resolution and providing technical assistance in TSA's screening program.

Duties

This TRANSPORATION SECURITY SPECIALIST position is located Technology and Systems - Vetting Operations, Vetting Analysis Division (VAD), Operation Management Section (OMS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Conducting complex analysis and devising procedural or technical improvements to increase efficiency and decrease risk to transportation security. Developing, leading, and directing the NTVC team to ensure proper handling of known or suspected terrorist travel, accurate vetting of passengers, domain awareness, and improved employee knowledge and training. Ensures proper handling of program applicant information, accurate vetting against terrorist watch lists, and proper notification and reporting of applicant matches against vetted data. Reviewing operational guidance and policies, and providing direction which documents best practices or implements process improvements in the NTVC regarding the transportation security programs. Implementing processes and systems such as quality control, quality assurance, gap and threshold mitigation, compliance, Credentialing and Vetting Systems, Aviation security systems, etc. that will generate higher productivity. Please note: The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (I Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.

Qualifications

In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following specialized experience to be considered qualified for the position: To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower level, (SV-H Pay Band or GS-12), 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 specialized experience is defined as: - Providing operations management and vetting, analysis contained within the National Transportation Vetting Center (NTVC); AND - Utilizing the specific laws, policies, and program guidance for Secure Flight and each of the 39 transportation credentialing programs; AND - Developing and proposing alternative operational and technical solutions to deal with changes in legislation, policy, guidance, or industry procedures; AND - Presenting briefings and evaluations for internal and external partners to obtain consensus/approval of operational responses. To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I Pay Band or GS-13 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 specialized experience is defined as: - Leading operations management and vetting, analysis contained within the National Transportation Vetting Center (NTVC) with a minimum of four years experience; AND - Developing and proposing alternative operational and technical solutions to deal with changes in legislation, policy, guidance, or industry procedures with a minimum of four (4) years experience; AND - Presenting briefings and evaluations for internal and external partners to obtain consensus/approval of operational responses with a minimum of four (4) years experience in a command center environment or as a military, government, or contractor in a watch office, military office, federal government office, intelligence, analysis, administrative, or secure government facility. 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.