Summary
This position is a Supervisory, Transportation Security Specialist located in Vetting Operations, Security Threat Assessment Division (STAD), Adjudication Branch. The Adjudication Branch reviews and analyzes identity, criminal, immigration, and security threat assessment information from automated systems and other data sources to support case resolution, adjudicative determinations, and transportation security operations.
Duties
This Supervisory, Transportation Security Specialist (Vetting) position is located Technology and Services, Vetting Operations, Security Threat Assessment Division (STAD) Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Selects and applies appropriate work methods, procedures, techniques, and practices to perform complex database research and conducts analysis and case adjudication utilizing vetting data sources for the identification and mitigation of threats, following established security threat assessment criteria and vetting Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Managing the organizational unit's daily case assignment to staff. Incumbent, performs technical and analytical duties for projects and programs to include court site research, training of junior staff, high level case analysis and trouble shooting. Provides resolution for identified issues, represents TSA at meetings with external stakeholders, and makes determination on the applicability of requirements for vetting populations. Independently coordinates and interacts with internal and external stakeholdersand security partners and serves as business owners/operational subject matter experts to develop requirements and SOPs for new/incoming program changes and transportation security policy changes. Supervisory/Managerial duties includes 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.
Requirements
You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Selective Service registration is required. This is a testing Designated position. Employee required to pass drug screening prior to appointment and periodically as required during employment 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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. 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 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 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 as determined by the job analysis. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. The USA Hire Assessments include a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may preview the questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13083801