Summary

The Assistant Federal Security Director - Mission Support (AFDS-MS) serves as the principal advisor to the Federal Security Director (FSD).

Duties

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The Assistant Federal Security Director - Mission Support (AFDS-MS) in located in Domestic Aviation Operations, Security Operations.

Duties include:

• Advising the Federal Security Director (FSD) on matters concerning the administration and business support of a major airport (i.e., over 701 employees).
• Directing the work of supervisors, program managers, and other subordinate employees for multiple administrative and operational functions.
• Preparing, planning, coordinating, and managing support operations that include administration, financial/budget, human resources, customer service/stakeholders, training, procurement, logistics, and engineering services.
• Conferring with the FSD and project staff personnel to outline work plans, provide technical advice, resolve problems, review status reports, and modify schedules to accomplish duties. Identifying and determining types of actions required to meet time frames and budget/funding limitations.
• Setting up procedures to meet the FSD's staffing requirements and providing necessary resources to accomplish projects. Managing or conducting targeted recruitment and other external marketing sources to assist in providing diverse applicant pools to the FSD.
• Advising/informing the FSD on unusual or complex managerial or personnel disciplinary issues. Exercising discretion and sound judgment in dealing with sensitive human resources matters or issues.
• Providing data/information and reports from statistical and narrative databases in all support areas.

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.

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-K Pay Band (equivalent to GS-15), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-J Pay Band or GS-14in 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. Such experience is defined as:

• Providing management, direction and program oversight of administrative and operations functions (e.g., Human Resources, staffing, finance/budget, equipment, etc.);
• Developing strategic plans; and
• Establishing procedures to meet staffing requirements.

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.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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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.

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