Assistant Federal Security Director - Inspector

Transportation Security Administration•Manchester, NH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Federal Security Director - Inspector position is located at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security. The role plans, develops, implements, administers, and evaluates transportation inspection, compliance, and enforcement programs under Title 49 CFR Part 1500 series. The incumbent serves as a technical expert to the Federal Security Director, staff, and industry stakeholders on complex programs that protect transportation systems and the public from terrorism, piracy, and sabotage. The role may cover one or more specialty areas, including aviation and/or cargo. The position supervises and mentors Transportation Security Inspectors across one or more specialties and oversees inspections, assessments, audits, testing, incident response, enforcement actions, and compliance reporting. It also carries first-line supervisory responsibilities, including assigning and reviewing work, managing performance and leave, developing employees, supporting budget and resource planning, managing projects, resolving routine problems, and coordinating with external customers when needed. Work is frequently observed and reviewed for technical accuracy, proper inspection methods, and effective oral and written communication.

Requirements

One year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 level in Federal service, or equivalent private-sector experience.
Specialized experience must include understanding, instructing, and applying transportation security program and policy concepts, principles, and methods, including inspection, compliance, and enforcement.
Specialized experience must include identifying security issues and potential regulatory violations in a complex environment.
Specialized experience must include providing leadership and direction in managing and overseeing a diverse workforce performing inspection and regulatory compliance work.
U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Selective Service registration, if applicable.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and submit to random drug and alcohol testing.
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Be available for on-call work and duty within the United States and potentially worldwide to protect U.S. transportation interests.
Be available to work various shifts, including frequently changing and uncommon tours of duty.
Successfully complete the Basic Transportation Security Inspections course.
Satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory trial period unless previously completed.
Meet qualification requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Complete required background investigation and employment eligibility verification requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan, develop, implement, administer, and evaluate transportation inspection programs for compliance with Title 49 CFR Part 1500 series.
Serve as a technical expert to the Federal Security Director, FSD staff, and industry stakeholders on compliance and enforcement programs.
Administer compliance and enforcement programs to protect air transportation and the public from piracy and other acts of sabotage.
Supervise and mentor Transportation Security Inspectors in one or more specialties, including aviation, canine, cargo, and/or surface.
Conduct and supervise inspections of regulated transportation parties, including airports, aircraft operators, indirect air carriers, mass transit, trucking, freight and passenger rail, and other regulated personnel.
Monitor inspector compliance with laws, security policies, regulations, and agreements, and identify potential problems or deviations from standards.
Review security measures in TSA-approved security programs and make appropriate recommendations.
Identify and respond to security violations or potential violations, and respond to transportation security incidents as directed or under applicable incident-management systems.
Determine when to initiate enforcement action; prepare investigation reports; recommend enforcement action and penalties to TSA counsel; and participate in enforcement proceedings, including providing testimony.
Enter and review investigation, inspection, and incident data in the Performance and Results Information Systems (PARIS).
Review and approve assessment reports and test results, identifying unusual trends or potential security and safety problems.
Recommend or formulate alternative actions for regulated parties to meet security requirements.
Coordinate, conduct, or review evaluations of new technology, traditional security measures, and human factors for operational effectiveness and efficiency.
Coordinate and conduct tests and audits, and validate and inspect security processes, procedures, systems, and equipment during compliance inspections and vulnerability assessments.
Prepare and review written inspection and assessment analyses and determine whether corrective measures are adequate.
Assign work, set priorities, review and evaluate subordinate work and performance, and approve leave.
Coach and develop employees, recommend corrective or disciplinary actions, assist with budget planning and short-term needs, manage projects within assigned resources, resolve routine problems, and coordinate with external customers when required.
Remain in duty status during emergencies as required for an Emergency Essential position.