Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director - Screening

Transportation Security Administration; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 105,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks qualified candidates for the SV-J Pay Band, equivalent to GS-14, to safeguard American travel and transportation infrastructure in Las Vegas, NV. The role emphasizes applying aviation security knowledge to screening standards and policy implementation across airports, seaports, rail, and transit systems.

Qualified applicants must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 level or equivalent private sector experience, with

Qualifications

• Experience in aviation security operations and policy application.
• Ability to evaluate aviation security issues and recommend changes.
• Experience with airport employee and passenger screening standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing aviation screening operations.
• Administer laws and regulations related to aviation and transportation security.
• Evaluate airport risk policies and procedures.

Skills

Aviation security

Policy evaluation

Airport security operations

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-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I 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 knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Assisting in managing aviation screening operations, administering laws, regulations and policies pertaining to aviation and transportation security, and applying knowledge of aviation security and screening standards for airport employees and passengers; Evaluating and making recommendations concerning policy issues and aviation security operations; and Evaluating airport risk assessment policies and procedures. 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.