Transportation Security Manager

Transportation Security Administration; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks professionals to contribute to protecting the traveling public and critical transportation infrastructure. The role requires demonstrated experience coordinating or supervising aviation security or force protection programs, aligning with federal standards and policy guidance.

For the SV-I Pay Band (GS-13 equivalent), candidates must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H Pay Band or GS-12, within or outside federal service, with

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at the SV-H Pay Band or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent in the private sector.
• Experience administering, coordinating, or supervising programs or services that provide aviation security, corporate security, or force protection.

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.