This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/613357600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please: Click Here.
Learn more about this agency09/07/2021 to 10/07/2021
$94,588 - $145,164 per year
SV K
28 vacancies in the following locations:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - TSAR's are required to conduct frequent international travel.
Yes—Relocation expenses will be paid in accordance with TSA policy.
Permanent - Permanent - There is a Tour of Duty requirement associated with this assignment; the max length of a duty assignment is generally two consecutive tours of duty. The initial tour is 36 months, with agency approval of a second tour up to 24 months.
Full-time - Full Time
Excepted
K
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
No
Yes
HQ-SO-GO-21-005262-ERD
613357600
All TSA employees, includes permanent employees & 5 year temporary employees, TSA-Wide. TSAR positions are not permanent assignments; the max length of a duty assignment is generally two consecutive tours of duty. The initial tour is 36 months, with agency approval of a second tour up to 24 months. Within the last year of the tour, HC will work with the employee to transition into another role based on skills and agency leadership needs. For more info please see the Requirements section.
This position serves as a Transportation Security Administration Representative (TSAR) assigned to International Operations (IO), Security Operations (SO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a TSAR, you will serve as the on-site Transportation Security Representative for assignments located outside and/or inside the continental United States. You will serve under the administrative supervision of the Regional Director for an Area of Responsibility (AOR) and have overall responsibility for developing and maintaining effective and professional relationships with U.S. and foreign government officials to promote consistency with international security standards, foreign government requirements, and TSA regulatory programs. You will be considered a technical subject matter expert in a broad range of highly complex transportation security issues for host countries within the assigned AOR. Duties may include, but are not limited to:
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
Conditions of Employment:
To qualify for the SV-K Pay Band (equivalent to GS-15), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-J Pay Band or GS-14 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. Such experience is defined as experience interpreting, developing, and applying transportation security policy or programs in an enforcement, investigation, inspection or compliance arena.
Candidates will also be rated and ranked based on their possession of the Professional/Technical Qualifications listed below. Evidence of the Professional/Technical Qualifications should be CLEARLY REFLECTED in your resume.
Professional/Technical Qualifications:
1. Demonstrated experience advising on aviation security policies, laws, and regulations.
2. Demonstrated experience evaluating and recommending improvements in transportation security, including issues with international impact.
3. Demonstrated experience developing influence and maintaining professional relationships with high-level international partners and other officials across organizational and functional boundaries.
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. 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.
Current or Former Political Appointees: 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.
Please see the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this Job Opportunity Announcement for specific instructions.
Certificates will be issued on an as needed basis, as vacancies occur. The applicant pool will be honored for a period of 6 months.
If you applied to previous TSAR vacancies, you must reapply.
Eligible to participate in the agency’s Priority Placement Program.
Locality Pay will be set in accordance with OPM defined Locality Pay Areas.
Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code; therefore, employment with TSA does not confer the "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: http://www.opm.gov.
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.
It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
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TSA policy requires verification of Selective Service registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59. For more information: Click Here
Applicants may identify preferred locations. TSA will attempt to place employees based on identified locations but cannot guarantee placement in the identified location. Final determination will be made at the discretion of TSA.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent to which your resume shows that you possess the Specialized Experience and Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) outlined in the “Qualifications” section of the Job Opportunity Announcement. Your resume may be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and afterwards, best qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The TSA Executive Resources Council (ERC) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority.
You must submit copies of the following documents:
1. Resume: Resume. Uploaded resumes will be accepted for this position. If you would like to create and submit your resume using USAJOBS Resume Builder, please follow the link provided. Click Here: USAJOBS Resume Builder. (Uploaded resumes must include contact information and for qualifications determinations your resume should contain hours worked per week, the dates of employment, and the level of your experience.)
2. Self-Assessment Questionnaire for this position.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MUST BE RECEIVED IN OUR OFFICE BY 11:59PM ET (Eastern Time) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT. IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION BY THE CLOSING DATE, YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Your application MUST include:
1. Resume: Resume. Uploaded resumes will be accepted for this position. If you would like to create and submit your resume using USAJOBS Resume Builder, please follow the link provided. Click Here: USAJOBS Resume Builder. (Uploaded resumes must include contact information and for qualifications determinations your resume should contain hours worked per week, the dates of employment, and the level of your experience.)
2. Self Assessment Questionnaire for this position.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the HC ServeU Customer Care before the closing of this announcement for alternative options on how to apply. Please email your question or concern to HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov. An "Employment Packet" will be sent to you via mail which must be completed and returned no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard/Daylight Time on the closing date of the JOA. An email address unique to you is required to apply even if you are submitting a paper application.
When contacting the HC ServeU Customer Care please provide your contact information, the Job Announcement Number of the position you are interested in, and your questions or concerns.
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We will notify you of the outcome of these steps when they have been completed. You may also check your application status by visiting the Candidate Portal.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/613357600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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