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This Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist position is located in the Interagency Airspace Security (IAS), Operational Planning & Coordination (OPC), Law Enforcement (LE), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As the Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Direct and manages the work of SV-1801, UAS Watch Officers who staff a 24/7/365 position serving as the NCRCC's principal authority on all matters related to lawful operation of UAS in the Washington, D.C. Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) and other designated airspace as applicable. Assigns work, sets priorities, and reviews and evaluates work and performance of subordinates: approves leave; coaches and develops employees; recommends corrective or disciplinary actions. Assists in budget planning and projecting short-term needs; and manages projects within assigned resources.
• Leads and actively participates in UAS and C-UAS working groups, integrated process teams, training and exercises including interagency, regional, and national-level events to enhance operational readiness, build and reinforce knowledge, improve mission performance and achieve operational objectives. Conducts extensive outreach within the agency and externally across governmental organizations, law enforcement entities, and transportation industry partners to build and strengthen crucial security relationships.
• Serves as the IASA's and TSOC's primary subject matter expert for UAS platforms and their technical capabilities, as well as regulatory requirements and restrictions associated with their recreational, commercial and public (governmental, law enforcement, first responder and/or military) use in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS).
• Stays abreast of current and planned requirements for further integration of UAS into the NAS, such as Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and Remote Identification (Remote ID) technology. Routinely conveys, trains, refreshes and updates this knowledge for UAS Watch Officers to ensure the NCRCC and TSOC have direct 24/7 access to this information. Regularly briefs IASA, TSOC and LE/Operational Planning & Coordination -FAMS Flight Operations on the latest technological and regulatory updates related to UAS operations, UAS-based threats, and systems and authorities pertaining to C-UAS capabilities and their employment.
• Supports LE/Operational Planning & Coordination-FAMS Flight Operations' incident management responsibilities during significant UAS events that involve a persistent, deliberate disruption of transportation activities at an airport or other major transportation facility. When on-site, reports to the operations floor to oversee and assist the UAS Watch Officer and to provide direct support to the TSOC CDO as required. In concert with the UAS Watch Officer, serve as the CDO's UAS lead in support of TSA's incident management role, to include actions and interagency coordination that may culminate in C-UAS operations,

Supervisory duties include but are not limited to: Assigning work and evaluating work performance of team members; coaching and developing subordinates; approving leave; recommending or approving disciplinary actions; resolving personnel issues and administrative procedures, and developing and approving solutions to current and anticipated problems.

Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirements: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

1. You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
2. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
3. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
4. Selective Service registration is required.

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.

Qualifications

In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position:

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:

• Supporting internal staff and external stakeholders to effectively respond to communication of critical incidents involving illicit Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations.
• Working with established strategies and objectives for UAS-related security incident management operations.
• Managing application functionalities and embedded collaborative tools to ensure informational gaps are closed and data is effectively collected, analyzed, and disseminated.

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• 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.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Eligibility 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: www.opm.gov/

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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A 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.

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Eligibility 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.