Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at the SV-G pay band (GS-10/11) for duty at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The role oversees daily screening operations, coordinates teams, and ensures compliance with federal security procedures.

Qualified candidates have at least one year of specialized experience at the E band level, plus six months in a lead role with workload distribution, training, records management, and resolving simple employee

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the E band level or above.
• Six months in a lead or supervisory role demonstrating workload distribution, training, records maintenance, and handling informal employee concerns.

Skills

Specialized experience

Team leadership

Workload balancing

Training staff

Records management

Grievance handling

Job description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. Make an impact; join DHS.

To qualify for the SV-G Pay Band (equivalent to GS-10/11), you must have:

• At least one year of specialized experience which has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer, and this is typically related to the duties of a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to the E band level or above.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor in any type of work environment which demonstrates the possession of proficiency, or the potential to develop proficiency, in tasks such as:
  • Identifying, distributing, and balancing work load and tasks among employees;
  • Training or arranging for training of employees on procedures, use of various electronic equipment, or similar requirements;
  • Maintaining records of work accomplishments and administrative information;
  • Resolving simple, informal complaints of employees and referring formal grievances to the appropriate management official.
  This experience may or may not have been gained concurrently with the specialized experience above. 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.