Supervisory Transportation Security Inspector

New Orleans, LA, United States

** Supervisory Transportation Security Inspector**

**Department of Homeland Security**

**Location**

1 vacancy in the following location:

+ **Duties**

As an Supervisory Transportation Security Inspector (STSI) located within Security Operations (SO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), your duties will include:

* Planning, developing, implementing, administering and evaluating critical transportation inspections programs for the compliance of persons and transportation under Title 49 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1500 series.

* Serving as a technical expert to the Federal Security Director (FSD), FSD staff, and industry stakeholders on the administration of critical and complex compliance and enforcement programs designed to ensure secure transportation and to protect the nation's public from terrorism, piracy, or other acts of sabotage to transportation systems, facilities, and networks.

* Administering critical and complex compliance enforcement programs designed to protect the nation's public from air transportation piracy, and other acts of sabotage to air transportation.

* Supervising and mentoring a team of Transportation Security Inspectors (TSIs) in more than one speciality (Aviation, Canine, Cargo and/or Surface).

* Conducting and supervising subordinate TSIs in conducting inspections of all transportation regulated parties, including, but not limited to, airports, aircraft operators and indirect air carriers, mass transit, trucking, freight/passenger rail, and other transportation personnel subject to Federal regulations involving transportation security.

* Conducting and supervising subordinate TSIs in performing complex and technical inspections of all regulated parties to determine overall security posture and compliance.

* Monitoring TSI compliance with applicable laws, security policies, regulations, and agreements to identify potential problem areas or deviations from prescribed standards.

* Performing technical reviews, analyzing and making appropriate recommendations concerning security measures promulgated through TSA approved security programs.

* Identifying and responding to security violations or potential violations. Responding to transportation security incidents and other incidents as defined by the National Incident Management Systems or as directed by the Federal Security Director.

* Determining when an enforcement action should be initiated, preparing enforcement investigation reports and recommending to TSA counsel the type of action and level of penalty commensurate with the nature and severity of the violation.

* Providing testimony and participating in enforcement proceedings.

* Entering data pertinent to investigations, inspections and incidents into the national database Performance and Results Information Systems (PARIS).

* Reviewing and approving data pertinent to investigations, inspections and incidents entered into the national database PARIS by subordinate TSIs.

* Reviewing, analyzing, and approving assessment reports and testing results with specific attention to identifying unusual trends or actions that appear to have the potential for developing a security/safety problem.

* Reviewing and formulating recommended or alternative courses of action to be pursued by regulated parties in order to satisfy security requirements.

* Coordinating, performing, or reviewing evaluations of the integration of new technology, traditional measures, and human factors to assure operational effectiveness and efficiency of the overall security system.

* Coordinating and performing tests and audits, validating and inspecting security processes, procedures, systems and equipment in connection with compliance inspections and vulnerability assessments.

* Preparing and reviewing written analyses of inspections, assessments, and determining the adequacy of corrective measures required to improve security posture or to restore compliance.

**Requirements**

** Conditions of Employment**

* You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.

* You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).

* Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND random drug/alcohol testing.

* You must successfully complete a training course.

* See additional "Conditions of Employment" and "Other Information" section.

* Selective Service registration is required.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

**Conditions of Employment** include but are not limited to:

* Traversing rough terrain and uneven surfaces, prolonged standing, bending, and stooping to observe work operations, ability to climb into aircraft baggage holds, rail cars, aircraft and other transportation equipment.

* Driving or traveling by motor vehicle and occasional exposure to moderate risk or discomforts that require special safety precautions.

* Passing a Background Investigation (BI) and maintaining eligibility for a clearance at the Secret level.

* Successfully completing the Basic Transportation Security Inspections Course.

* Undertaking extensive travel, at times overnight, as required.

* You must hold a valid driver's license.

* You must be available for "on call" work and be available for duty within the U.S. and possibly worldwide to protect U.S. transportation interests.

* You must be available to work various shifts, including frequently changing and uncommon tours of duty.

** Qualifications**

**To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14),** you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-I Pay Band 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 particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience will include experience as a senior specialist or team lead in conducting security transportation system inspections and investigations, determining when enforcement action should be taken, testing security equipment and systems, monitoring compliance with policies, regulations, agreements to identify potential problems and deviations from TSA and/or other Federal regulatory operations.

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.

**Additional information**

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

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

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