Assistant Federal Security Director for Screening

Duties
As an Assistant Federal Security Director for Screening (AFSD-Screening) for the Office of Security Operations (OSO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), you will:

• Mitigate threats against aviation and other transportation sectors by providing leadership and direction to TSA personnel engaged in screening operations.
• Serve as principal advisor to the Federal Security Director (FSD) on all operational matters.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement policy that supports screening operations, customer service, and stakeholder programs.
• Implement and measure performance of screening standards and security programs.
• Provide oversight of passenger, baggage, air cargo security screening operations, airport security risk assessments, security technology implementation, preventative maintenance, crisis management, communications network protection, and other related programs as directed by the FSD.
• Facilitate and communicate the receipt, utilization, and delivery of intelligence information, incident reports, and other appropriate information to the workforce.
• Identify intelligence resources for use by staff to strengthen security posture. Participate in briefings concerning classified information.
• Model and work with leadership team to develop and maintain workforce command presence and professional appearance.
• Create and lead a collaborative culture that encourages engagement and networking and leverages shared expertise at all levels to mitigate security threats.
• Evaluate threat mitigation strategies and tactics using risk assessment concepts and tools, including "threat, vulnerability, and consequence."
• Determine effectiveness and recommending adjustments as needed.
• Practice, promote, and implement programs that reinforce critical thinking skills, and specialized communication tactics, and improve the ability of the workforce to make independent, security based decisions by using available intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement.
• Develop and maintain a calm, controlled operational environment in order to enhance the workforce's ability to mitigate security threats.
• Create a work environment in which employees at every level are valued and encouraged to raise issues and voice concerns without retaliation or fear of reprisal.
• Ensure that their organization applies and promotes the Integrated Conflict Management System (ICMS) core principles and complies with applicable standards.
• Mentor teams at all levels and provide constructive feedback that recognizes positive behavior and promotes individual improvement, growth, and confidence.
• Interact with stakeholders to identify and resolve operational issues.
• May perform tasks/assume responsibilities for the FSD during his/her absence.

Supervisory/Managerial duties
Includes serving as a first line supervisor for the organization. This includes but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; assisting in budget planning and projecting short-term needs; managing projects within assigned resources; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; and when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization.

Qualifications
To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14): Your application for this position must reflect one year of specialized experience that is in or related to the duties of the position as described above and is at the experience level of the SV-I pay band or GS-13 (or equivalent) in the Federal Government or the private sector. Qualifying specialized experience for this position is experience that reflects your particular knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies to successfully perform the duties of this position which involves supporting the Federal Security Director (FSD) in mitigating threats against aviation and other modes of transportation. Your experience must demonstrate you have the ability to perform the critical competencies necessary to supervise a staff that provides the security screening operations, airport security risk assessments, crisis management, technology implementation, and other related programs assigned by the FSD. Competencies required for this position include, but are not limited to the ability to:

• Understand, instruct, and apply security directives and regulations;
• Identify a range of security issues and threats in a complex environment; and
• Provide leadership and direction in managing and overseeing a diverse workforce of professional and support staff performing protective security work.

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.

Note: 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.