Transportation Security Manager

Transportation Security Administration; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks candidates for the SV-I Pay Band at GS-13 level to safeguard airports, seaports, rail systems, and other transportation infrastructure. The role emphasizes administering and coordinating programs that protect personnel, equipment, and facilities in a high-stakes security environment.

Qualified applicants have one year of specialized experience at SV-H or GS-12 in federal service or equivalent in the private sector.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Administer, coordinate, or supervise programs or services that provide aviation security, corporate security, or force protection for personnel, equipment, and facilities.

Skills

Aviation security

Program management

Administrative coordination

Education

Federal security program knowledge

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 Pay Band or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent in the private sector. Such experience includes Administering, coordinating, or supervising/managing programs or services that provide aviation security, corporate security, or force protection for personnel, equipment, and facilities. 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.