Supervisory Transportation Security Officer
Company: Transportation Security Administration
Location: Hayden
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
SummarySecuring 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. For additional information about
our agency please: Click HereLearn more about this
agencyHelpOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing
dates04/28/2022 to 05/11/2022Salary$62,189 - $96,352 per yearPay
scale & gradeSV GHelpLocation1 vacancy in the following
location:Hayden, CO1 vacancyTelework eligibleNoRelocation expenses
reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-time - Full
TimeServiceExceptedPromotion potentialGJob family (Series)1802
Compliance Inspection And SupportSupervisory statusYesSecurity
clearanceSecretDrug testYesAnnouncement numberHDN-22-010380Control
number651188100HelpThis job is open toInternal to an agencyCurrent
federal employees of this agency.Clarification from the agencyAll
current internal employees of TSA on permanent or competitive
temporary appointments.The salary range listed above includes
locality pay of 16.20% and retention incentive based on 20% of
basic pay.This position is located at Yampa Valley Airport (HDN) in
Hayden, CO.See "Requirements" section for additional salary
information.HelpDutiesIf selected for this position, you will serve
as a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) for
Security Operations (SO), Transportation Security Administration
(TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You will be
responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against
civil aviation and other transportation modes. You will also
perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include
Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation
Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security
functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo
through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and
technology. In addition, you will make independent, security-based
decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience,
observation, and passenger engagement.Typical duties include, but
are not limited to: Conducting and supervising subordinate
employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons,
their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo. Overseeing screening
checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day
basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and
rotation of personnel. Participating in the development of new
policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and
procedures based on observation of work, as required. Participating
in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce
planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and
documents for TSA and superiors. Engaging in continuous development
of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats
by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational
options and approaches. Preparing various types of communications
such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents
that are germane to the work performed. Developing incident
information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and
superiors. Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.
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; resolving routine problems that typically
impact the objectives of the organizational unit; when required,
coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization;
supervising employees performing special program work; and serving
as the supervisor-in-charge of an assigned airport or other
transportation terminal. NOTE:Employees occupying frontline
positions, i.e., individuals performing security screening
operations and occupying positions that involve contact with the
traveling public on a regular and recurring basis, are required to
wear TSA approved and issued personal protective equipment
(PPE).This requirement is in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic
and comply with Executive Order 13991 and TSA's Pandemic and
Emerging Infectious Disease and Workforce Protection Plan.PPE
includes TSA issued surgical masks, face shields, and nitrile
gloves.At TSA, the health and safety of our employees is a top
priority.HelpRequirementsConditions of EmploymentYou must possess
U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.You must complete a
favorable Background Investigation (BI).You must be able to obtain
a Secret Clearance.Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND
random drug/alcohol testing.Selective Service registration is
required.See additional "Conditions of Employment" and "Other
Information" sections.Salary Information: In order to recruit and
retain highly qualified employees at this location, TSA has
approved the payment of a bi-weekly retention incentive. The
retention incentive is based on 20% of basic pay. Indefinite
continuation of the incentive payment is contingent upon approved
funding. Conditions of Employment: This position is contingent upon
a negative drug test result. Any individual tentatively selected
for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to
screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Must be able to
maintain eligibility for a Secret level security clearance; Must be
able to maintain proficiency in all facets of assigned work
sufficient to ensure recertification, as appropriate; Must pass and
maintain all required BDA certifications and performance standards
when assigned as a STSO over the BDA program; Must be available to
work various shifts and overtime, as needed; Must be proficient in
English (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, comprehending); Must
possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National; and Mandatory
travel for training and occasional other travel may be required.
Must meet and maintain medical requirements for screening work
(including a medical examination and physical abilities assessment)
including, but not limited to, the following: Must be able to
efficiently and thoroughly manipulate and lift baggage, containers,
and other objects subject to security processing; Must be able to
repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds; Must be
able to maintain physical agility that would allow you to squat,
bend, and lean to inspect individuals and baggage/cargo; Must be
able to maintain the ability to walk up to two miles during a shift
and stand for prolonged periods (e.g., 3-4 hours) of time; Must be
able to maintain a measured threshold for sight: Distance vision
correctable to 20/30 or better in the best eye and 20/100 or better
in worst eye. Near vision correctable to 20/40 or better Snellen
binocular; Must maintain a measured threshold for hearing: Average
hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) at 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz
in each ear. No greater than 45 decibels at 4000 and 6000 Hz in
each ear; and Must be able to distinguish principle colors that
will be a part of images displayed on automated screens: Color
perception (e.g., red, green, blue, yellow, orange, purple, brown,
black, white, gray). Note: Color filters for enhancing color
discrimination are prohibited. QualificationsTo qualify for the
SV-1802-G Pay Band, you must demonstrate at least one year of
specialized experience in or related to the duties of a
Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security
Officer at the E band level or above (GS-8). Specialized experience
is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge,
skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this
position. AND Six months of experience as a work leader, team
leader, or supervisor in any type of work environment which
demonstrates the possession of proficiency, or the potential to
develop proficiency, in tasks such as: identifying, distributing,
and balancing work load and tasks among employees; training or
arranging for training of employees on procedures, use of various
electronic equipment, or similar requirements; maintaining records
of work accomplishments and administrative information; and
resolving simple, informal complaints of employees and referring
formal grievances to the appropriate management official. This
experience may or may not have been gained concurrently with the
specialized experience above.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.Note: 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.Minimum Entry Age Requirement: To be determined eligible
applicants must have reached the minimum entry age of 18 years at
the time their application is submitted and, if selected for the
position, will be required to provide such proof prior to
appointment.Additional informationEligibility to apply for other
Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from
most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which
apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other
agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive
Status" that generally results from selection and service in
Competitive Service agencies.The Office of Personnel Management
(OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most
permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in
Competitive Service agencies.Information from OPM on this or other
Interchange Agreements is available at:http://www.opm.gov .To
ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every
employee to be reliable and trustworthy.To meet those standards,
all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a
background investigation as a condition of placement into this
position.DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm
the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United
States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and
responsibilities.TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of
performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in
their absence.It is the policy of the Government not to deny
employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has
had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the
individual.Information about an individual's employment experience
will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to
assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and
abilities.Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant
in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of
unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial
matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of
the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an
unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. For more
information, click here .Payment of relocation expenses (Permanent
Change of Station) is not authorized.Qualified non-competitive
eligible candidates may be referred for consideration on a
separate, unranked list.More than one position may be filled from
this announcement.This position is within the Specialized category
of TSA's Core Compensation Plan.TSA policy requires verification of
Selective Service registration for male applicants born after
12/31/59. For more information click here .View common definitions
of terms found in this announcement.Veteransandpersons with
disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and
competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are
a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with
the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for
non-competitive appointment and to understand the documentation
that is required, click on the links above or contact the Servicing
Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this
announcement.Exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous
chemicals is inherent in this position.This position is not covered
by Law Enforcement Availability Pay or Law Enforcement
Retirement.You must pass pre-employment drug screening AND you will
be subject to post-employment random drug and alcohol testing.This
is an Emergency Essential position.Read moreHelpA career with the
U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits
package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have
access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your
federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more
about federal benefits.DHS offers competitive salaries and an
attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision,
life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings
Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee
Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework;
tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance;
health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed
to employee development and offers a variety of employee training
and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the
DHS Careers website and select "Benefits."Disabled veteran leave
will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after
November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected
disability rating of 30 percent or more. Employees who transfer to
TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual
leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the
appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum
accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty
location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES
position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any
leave forfeited under these circumstances.Review our
benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position
you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or
intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the
specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be
evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.You will be evaluated based on a comparison of
the position requirements against the quality and extent of the
experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume and
supporting documentation.You are encouraged to ensure work
experiences clearly show possession of the competencies required
for this position.We will compare your resume and supporting
documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire.
If, after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation, a
determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is
supported by your application materials, your category placement
may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for
this job.Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category
Grouping procedures.Under Category Grouping, candidates will be
rated and ranked into one of three categories:Best-Qualified:
Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the
minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high
proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all
Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Desirable
(Quality Ranking) Factors as determined by the job
analysis.Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that
exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates
acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies,
including all SPFs as determined by the job analysis.Qualified:
Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum
qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in
most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs as determined
by the job analysis.You may preview questions for this
vacancy.HelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees
with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you
and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are
designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new
windowLearn more about federal benefits.DHS offers competitive
salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health,
dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement
plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending
Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid
federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work
schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation
subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and
fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and
offers a variety of employee training and developmental
opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website
and select "Benefits."Disabled veteran leave will be available to
any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a
veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or
more. Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows
employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the
maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their
leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed
position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign
duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will
not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these
circumstances.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends
on the type of position you hold and whether your position is
full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for
more information on the specific benefits offered.As a new or
existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a
range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you
have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an
intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following
benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're
eligible under their policies.Current TSA employees are not
required to submit a SF-50 to support eligibility for
consideration. Detail Documentation - If you wish to qualify for
this position based on a detail, submit a copy of your signed
1160.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification
requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting
institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order
for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide
only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools accredited by
accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as
stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible
rating or may affect the overall rating.
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