Administrative Officer

Transportation Security Administration; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking candidates for positions at the SV-I Pay Band (GS-13 level) in the United States. The role requires at least one year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 level in the Federal service or equivalent private-sector experience.

Duties include securing airports and other transport hubs, and enforcing administrative guidance as needed. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 level in the Federal service or equivalent private sector experience.

Responsibilities

• Securing airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit systems across the country to protect transportation infrastructure.
• Operate in a high-stakes environment and provide guidance on administrative issues as needed.
• Interpret and apply policies and directives to ensure compliance and mission success.

Job description

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration

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.

To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 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.

Specialized experience is defined as:

• Designing and preparing fiscal reports
• Interpreting human resource policies and directives
• Reviewing and approving procurement activities
• Communicating and providing guidance to staff on administrative issues

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.

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.

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.

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