Assistant Federal Security Director - Inspections

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 experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as: Understanding, instructing, and applying the concepts, principles, and methods of transportation security programs and policies, including inspection, compliance and enforcement; Identifying a range of security issues and potential regulatory violations in a complex environment; and Providing leadership & direction in managing & overseeing a diverse workforce of professional and support staff performing inspection & regulatory compliance work.

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 - Inspections position is located at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Planning, developing, implementing, administering and evaluating critical transportation inspections programs for the compliance of persons and transportation under Title 49 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1500 series.

Serving as a technical expert to the Federal Security Director (FSD), FSD staff, and industry stakeholders on the administration of critical and complex compliance and enforcement programs designed to ensure secure transportation and to protect the nation's public from terrorism, piracy, or other acts of sabotage to transportation systems, facilities, and networks.

Administering critical and complex compliance enforcement programs designed to protect the nation's public from air transportation piracy, and other acts of sabotage to air transportation. Supervising and mentoring a team of Transportation Security Inspectors (TSIs) in more than one speciality (Aviation, Canine, Cargo and/or Surface).

Conducting and supervising subordinate TSIs in conducting inspections of all transportation regulated parties, including, but not limited to, airports, aircraft operators and indirect air carriers, mass transit, trucking, freight/passenger rail, and other transportation personnel subject to Federal regulations involving transportation security. Conducting and supervising subordinate TSIs in performing complex and technical inspections of all regulated parties to determine overall security posture and compliance.

• Monitoring TSI compliance with applicable laws, security policies, regulations, and agreements to identify potential problem areas or deviations from prescribed standards.
• Performing technical reviews, analyzing and making appropriate recommendations concerning security measures promulgated through TSA approved security programs.
• Identifying and responding to security violations or potential violations.

Responding to transportation security incidents and other incidents as defined by the National Incident Management Systems or as directed by the Federal Security Director. Determining when an enforcement action should be initiated, preparing enforcement investigation reports and recommending to TSA counsel the type of action and level of penalty commensurate with the nature and severity of the violation. Providing testimony and participating in enforcement proceedings.

Entering data pertinent to investigations, inspections and incidents into the national database Performance and Results Information Systems (PARIS). Reviewing and approving data pertinent to investigations, inspections and incidents entered into the national database PARIS by subordinate TSIs. Reviewing, analyzing, and approving assessment reports and testing results with specific attention to identifying unusual trends or actions that appear to have the potential for developing a security/safety problem.

Reviewing and formulating recommended or alternative courses of action to be pursued by regulated parties in order to satisfy security requirements. Coordinating, performing, or reviewing evaluations of the integration of new technology, traditional measures, and human factors to assure operational effectiveness and efficiency of the overall security system.

Coordinating and performing tests and audits, validating and inspecting security processes, procedures, systems and equipment in connection with compliance inspections and vulnerability assessments. Preparing and reviewing written analyses of inspections, assessments, and determining the adequacy of corrective measures required to improve security posture or to restore compliance. 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.

Note: This work is observed and reviewed frequently during inspections and at completion for technical accuracy, application of inspection methods and techniques, and oral and written effectiveness and clarity. If selected, you will perform work in one or more specialty areas for which hired (aviation and/or cargo).