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Duties

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This Transportation Security Inspector - Cyber position is located at Security Operations, Surface Operations, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides technical expertise and support for criminal investigations related to alleged or suspected security threats and violation(s). Leads security assessments to identify unusual trends or actions that have the potential for developing into major security/safety problem(s) or violation(s).
• Performs comprehensive cybersecurity assessments utilizing the Cyber Security Evaluation Tool (CSET). Provides relevant training and education on utilizing this resource.
• Conducts inquiries and/or investigates surface transportation and pipeline security incidents, threats, violations or potential violations and other incidents as defined by the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS), or as directed by the respective Headquarters Directorate or appropriate authority.
• Prepares written reports to document regulatory and structured oversight (assessment) activities.
• Serves as an expert advisor/point of contact for surface transportation operations. Provides technical support for regulatory activities and monitors outreach programs within the pipeline, freight and passenger rail sectors.
• Develops or coordinates surface transportation security initiatives across the nation's pipeline transportation system that focus on cybersecurity training, community outreach, security planning, intelligence and information sharing, security exercises, and operational detection and deterrence.
• Collaborates with other federal departments/agencies, the private sector, and other stakeholders to ensure that pipeline and freight and passenger rail cybersecurity risks are effectively managed, critical networks are protected, vulnerabilities are mitigated, cybersecurity threats are reduced and countered, and incidents are responded to in a timely and effective way.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts all activities necessary for stakeholder engagement. Leads supporting efforts in the implementation of pipeline and rail cyber measures that protect information technology and operational technology systems, including industry controls systems and other critical assets by safeguarding their confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
• Based on direction provided by Supervisory Transportation Security Inspector (STSI), Regional Operations Director (ROD) and or Regional Security Director (RSD), inputs data pertinent to incidents, inspections, investigations, assessments, training, exercises and outreaches into approved databases.
• Leads and/or participates in surface transportation related assessments to ensure the integrity of the applicable surface transportation security systems.
• Inspects and validates security processes, procedures, systems and equipment in connection with compliance inspections and vulnerability assessments. Conducts assessments to evaluate and analyze security posture and compliance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

1. Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
2. Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with TSA Directive 1100.73-5 Employee Responsibilities and Code of Conduct.
3. Incumbent must possess United States' Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
4. Work may require driving or traveling by motor vehicle and occasionally involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risk or discomforts that require special safety precautions.
5. Successful completion of basic Transportation Security Inspections and all mode-specific Training/Certifications.
6. Successful completion of all required cybersecurity and pipeline and rail training(s).
7. Must meet any required medical, psychological and physical guidelines for TSIs.
8. Be willing to undertake extensive travel, at times overnight, as required.
9. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
10. Must hold or be able to obtain a Government travel card.
11. Must be available, as needed, to respond to security-related crisis or incidents to protect U.S. transportation interests within the U.S. and possibly worldwide.
12. Must be available to work various shifts, including frequently changing and uncommon tours of duty.

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

To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to the 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:

• Conducting inspections and investigations; determining when enforcement action should be taken;
• Engaging in security assessments and evaluations of surface transportation security systems;
• Documenting the results to monitor compliance with policies, regulations, and agreements to standards;
• Identifying potential problem areas and deviation from prescribed standards.

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.

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; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy 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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