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Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, we serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, we secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit systems, thus protecting our transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.
Learn more about this agency03/29/2024 to 04/30/2024
$147,649 - $212,902 per year
SW 2
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent - This position is part of the TSA Leadership Succession Planning and Development Program. This is not a permanent assignment; the length of a duty assignment is generally up to 5 years with a possible extension.
Full-time
Excepted
None
Yes
Yes
HQ-ADM-24-479374-ERD
784222800
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Current excepted service federal employees.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Current/Former Federal employees, SES reinstatement eligibles or OPM Approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) Graduates. This position is part of the TSA Leadership Succession Planning and Development Program. This is not a permanent assignment; the length of a duty assignment is generally up to 5 years with a possible extension. Any subsequent tour of duty extension beyond the second tour will be based on the Agency's needs and the projected contribution of the employee.
The Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Officer shall be responsible for all matters relating to diversity and inclusion in management, employment, and business activities within TSA. The Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Officer is appointed by, and reports to, the Deputy Administrator and Administrator, and is the principal diversity and inclusion strategist to Senior Leadership. As the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Officer you will serve as the principal advisor to the Administrator on agency diversity and inclusion matters and shall advance diversity and inclusion as core values and objectives. The primary functions of this position necessitate close coordination, consultation, and program collaboration with the Chief of Staff, Executive Assistant Administrators for Enterprise Support, Security Operations, Operations Support, Law Enforcement /Federal Air Marshal Service, the Assistant Administrator for Civil Rights & Liberties, Ombudsman and Traveler Engagement, the Chief Counsel and external political appointees and executive leaders. As directed, the Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Officer may lead discrete diversity and inclusion initiatives TSA wide in coordination with Human Capital and/or Civil Rights & Liberties, Ombudsman and Traveler Engagement.
You will maintain liaison with other components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), other Federal agencies, state and local governments, and Congressional committee staffs. The responsibilities of the position have an agency-wide impact and influence, which includes providing innovative and expert leadership in the establishment and implementation of comprehensive Diversity & Inclusion related policies and programs.
High-level duties include:
1. Ability to develop and manage complex diversity and inclusion strategic programs, including the ability to define program objectives, develop innovative approaches, provide oversight, communication of roles and responsibilities, and establish and coordinate teamwork.
2. Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of key diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and operational activities, taking into consideration complex policy development and a multi-layered and diverse organization.
3. Knowledge of Civil Rights laws, regulations and policies that govern Federal, State and local transportation security programs and operations, and the specific roles and responsibilities of Federal, State and local agencies and other Federal stakeholders.
Conditions of Employment:
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 Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) outlined in the "Qualifications" section of the Job Opportunity Announcement. Your resume may be evaluated by an SES/TSES 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. Only the selectee will be required to write Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) narratives.
Unless you have already been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by the QRB before appointment can occur.
Required Documents:
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.
All of the following must be received in our office by 11:59 PM EST (Eastern Standard time) on the closing date of this announcement. If we do not receive all required information by the closing date, your application may not be considered.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Your application must include:
1. 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. Applicable supporting documents (see Required Documents section).
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
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 expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. We will notify you of the outcome of these steps when they have been completed.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/784222800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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