Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist (Explosives)
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This Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist (Explosives) positio.....
This Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist (Explosives) position is located in the Security Operations, Domestic Aviation Operations (DAO) division, Aviation Coordination, Explosives Operations, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:
- Serves as a technical authority and consultant to agency management, industry representatives, other senior agents, officers, or inspectors on explosive operations and devices, weapons of mass destruction, etc. Serves as a technical authority and/or lead on projects, programs, and other work activities; prepares comprehensive papers and reports summarizing data and findings; and evaluates and analyzes complex aviation transportation security data.
- Directs a team of subordinates on explosives effects pertinent to the branch and overall transportation safety.
- Develops comprehensive briefings and directs technical training courses/presentations (which includes designing or evaluating existing course curriculum) on explosives, improvised explosive devices, weapons of mass destruction, evolving technology threats, and all related security subjects for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) covering all modes of transportation.
- Partners with TSA Requirements and Capabilities Analysis (RCA) office serving as the Senior TSA Explosives Representative when conducting aviation survivability tests which includes determining if explosive devices would cause catastrophic failure if such device(s) were to detonate in flight.
- Provides subject matter expertise (SME) throughout the agency to Security Operations (SO), Domestic Aviation Operations (DAO), Aviation Coordination Division (AVCOR), and the Explosives Operations Branch (EOB) on national security threats which includes explosive evolving technologies and unmanned Delivery Systems threats.
- Develops detailed communication and guidance documents for use by the field and internal TSA stakeholders. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance or may be of an ambiguous nature therefore extensive interpretation is required in addressing pressing issues. The incumbent must utilize considerable judgment and ingenuity to develop and establish new guidance practices or make ingenious recommendations.
- Generates various security plans and reports for submission to Security Operations leadership which contain descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content related to transportation security programs and protocols. The incumbent must collect and analyze data from a variety of sources whilst considering the impact, interrelationships, and complex functions and activities as well as confirms the accuracy and authenticity of security-based information.
- Performs in-depth review and identifies trend analyses based upon classified data and information on existing and emerging explosives threats. Analyzes assigned security issues, interprets data, draws relevant conclusions, and formulates probabilities based upon current and past intelligence situations.
- Carries out all supervisory responsibilities which include(s): planning work to be accomplished by subordinates, setting and adjusting short-term priorities, and preparing schedules for completion of work; assigning work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; evaluating the work performance of subordinates geographically located various sites; interviewing candidates and initiating appointment(s), promotion(s), or reassignment(s) actions for positions within the unit; approving leave requests; hearing and resolving complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager; effecting minor disciplinary measures, such as warning and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases; identifying developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training; finding ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed; and preparing performance standards and evaluating performance via completion of performance appraisals.
Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirements: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position.
Starting at $139,395 Per Year (SV J)
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