Transportation Security Specialist

Transportation Security Administration; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking a qualified candidate for a Senior Specialist role at the SV-I Pay Band (GS-13). The position requires one year of specialized experience at SV-H or GS-12 and involves coordinating with external agencies on canine program goals and policy development.

Experience supporting the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP) through complex research and policy development is essential.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience at SV-H or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent.
• Experience interfacing with external agencies to provide canine program guidance.
• Complex research in support of NEDCTP policy development.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to external agencies on canine program goals and requirements.
• Conduct complex research to support the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP) policy development.

Skills

Interagency coordination

Policy research

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: Independently interfacing with external agencies to provide guidance concerning canine program goals, objectives, and requirements; Performing complex research in support of the National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP) to develop or improves policy. 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.