Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director for Threat Assessment Programs (TAP)

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.

This Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director for Threat Assessment Programs (TAP) position is located at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: If you are selected for this position, you will serve as a Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director for Threat Assessment Programs (DAFSD-TAP) for Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You will be responsible for managing staff in support of threat assessment programs, which includes Transportation Security Officers certified in Behavior Detection, Transportation Security Specialists - Explosives (TSS-Es), and Explosive Detection Canine Handlers. You will also administer laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to TSA's transportation security program with a focus on the utilization of layered security assets and techniques (e.g., canines, behavior detection, explosives assessment) to mitigate threats. The primary tasks of a DAFSD-TAP include protecting the traveling public by preventing dangerous or deadly objects from being transported on an aircraft or other transportation mode; participating in briefings concerning sensitive information; and communicating with subordinate supervisors and employees regarding any weaknesses in the security screening process and making recommendations for improvements. Duties include, but are not limited to: Exercising authority with managerial responsibility over staff in a 24x7 environment Utilizing risk-based analysis to ensure effective scheduling of operations assets (e.g., Behavior Detection Officers, TSS-Es and Canine Handlers) to mitigate risk. Making recommendations concerning significant internal and external program policy issues affecting the overall organization, such as scheduling, FTE allocation, selections, process control, developing performance criteria, and identifying, distributing, and balancing workload among employees. Working collaboratively with other airport managers and Federal Security Directors as part of tactical and strategic planning process, including the development of deployment plans, investment analyses, capital budgets, and acquisition plans. Providing professional guidance and expertise in monitoring and evaluation existing aviation operations security and related law enforcement programs, and in developing and implementing innovative approaches and long-term improvement to mitigate threats. 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.

You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND random drug/alcohol testing. You must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. Selective Service registration is required. Must be proficient in English (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, comprehending). You must have successfully completed a recognized Explosives Ordinance Disposal course such as the Naval School - Explosive Ordinance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD), the FBI Hazardous Devices School (HDS), or a TSA, Police, or Military Explosives Detection Canine course such as the TSA Explosive Detection Canine Handler (EDCH) course, Canine Management Course (CMC), or the TSA Canine Training Instructor (CTI) course. This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position. This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises. This position is not a law enforcement position; therefore, it is not covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) or Law Enforcement Retirement. Supervisory/Managerial Trial Period Requirements: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory trial period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.