Transportation Security Specialist
This Transportation Security Specialist (TSS) position is located within Vetting Analysis Division (VAD), Intelligence and Analysis (IA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected for this position, you will be responsible for conducting vetting operations for passengers, ensuring that only cleared individuals have access to the U.S multi-modal transportation infrastructure. Typical assignments include but are not limited to:
Interpreting vetting match results that are produced by an automated vetting system. Conducting extensive research, interpretation, and evaluation of complex multi-source data to determine whether an identity being vetted is a match to an identity on the terrorism watch lists. Identifying gaps in information and taking action to obtain the proper intelligence and law enforcement information to support security threat assessments. Preparing and reporting results detailing the analysis and evaluation in support of decisions made and to properly document findings. Conducting analysis to identify trends and patterns in transportation vetting results in the identification and mitigation of threats to the transportation infrastructure. Performing data analysis of credentialing and vetting programs to identify security gaps and develop programs to mitigate security risks. It is anticipated that all TSA Headquarters personnel within the Washington, DC metropolitan area will begin relocating to Springfield, Virginia beginning Summer 2020. If you are selected for a Headquarters position currently located in this region, your duty location will change due to the TSA Headquarters Consolidation Plan. To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-11/12), you must meet one of the qualification requirements (A, B, or C) outlined below:
A.
Experience:
To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-11/12), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G Pay Band or GS-9 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such specialized experience is defined as:
Experience as a vetting analyst, or experience as a counterterrorism analyst in another organization that evaluates biographic vetting results against terrorism, criminal, or immigration watchlists; AND Experience utilizing Background Investigative Systems in order to evaluate and interpret data that may reveal possible terrorist activities; AND Experience preparing and distributing vetting reports to internal and external government agencies; AND Experience analyzing and interpreting multi-source data. Applicants who meet the qualifications listed above based on education or a combination of education and experience must provide proof of education, such as a list of completed college courses or the date and school of degree (including the number of semester or quarter hours) or transcript(s) from an accredited college or university. The information must be provided as an attachment to the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, you must supply a transcript(s) or certification of degree. 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. 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Interpreting vetting match results that are produced by an automated vetting system. Conducting extensive research, interpretation, and evaluation of complex multi-source data to determine whether an identity being vetted is a match to an identity on the terrorism watch lists. Identifying gaps in information and taking action to obtain the proper intelligence and law enforcement information to support security threat assessments. Preparing and reporting results detailing the analysis and evaluation in support of decisions made and to properly document findings. Conducting analysis to identify trends and patterns in transportation vetting results in the identification and mitigation of threats to the transportation infrastructure. Performing data analysis of credentialing and vetting programs to identify security gaps and develop programs to mitigate security risks. It is anticipated that all TSA Headquarters personnel within the Washington, DC metropolitan area will begin relocating to Springfield, Virginia beginning Summer 2020. If you are selected for a Headquarters position currently located in this region, your duty location will change due to the TSA Headquarters Consolidation Plan. To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-11/12), you must meet one of the qualification requirements (A, B, or C) outlined below:
A.
Experience:
To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-11/12), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G Pay Band or GS-9 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such specialized experience is defined as:
Experience as a vetting analyst, or experience as a counterterrorism analyst in another organization that evaluates biographic vetting results against terrorism, criminal, or immigration watchlists; AND Experience utilizing Background Investigative Systems in order to evaluate and interpret data that may reveal possible terrorist activities; AND Experience preparing and distributing vetting reports to internal and external government agencies; AND Experience analyzing and interpreting multi-source data. Applicants who meet the qualifications listed above based on education or a combination of education and experience must provide proof of education, such as a list of completed college courses or the date and school of degree (including the number of semester or quarter hours) or transcript(s) from an accredited college or university. The information must be provided as an attachment to the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, you must supply a transcript(s) or certification of degree. 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. 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.
- Department:
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series - Salary Range:
$68,763 to $106,553 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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