Supervisory Transportation Security Inspector-Surface

Transportation Security Administration•Arlington, VA

About The Position

This position is in Surface Operations/East Region/DCA at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security. The role leads transportation security inspection and enforcement programs under Title 49 CFR Part 1500 and related requirements, supporting the security of surface transportation systems and protecting the public from terrorism, piracy, and sabotage. The incumbent serves as a technical expert to regional leadership, field staff, and industry stakeholders and supervises a team of Transportation Security Inspectors (TSIs) conducting inspections, investigations, assessments, and audits of regulated transportation parties and systems. The position is designated Emergency Essential, requiring the employee to remain in duty status if an emergency arises. The work is frequently reviewed for technical accuracy, use of inspection methods, and the clarity and effectiveness of oral and written communication. The position requires availability for on-call duties, changing and uncommon tours, and duty within the United States and possibly worldwide.

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 serving as a senior specialist or team lead conducting transportation security system inspections and investigations; determining when enforcement action should be taken; performing security assessments on surface transportation systems; and monitoring compliance with policies, regulations, security directives, and agreements to identify potential problems and deviations from TSA or other federal regulatory operations.
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.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government travel card.
Availability for on-call work and duty within the United States and possibly worldwide.
Availability to work various shifts, including frequently changing and uncommon tours of duty.
Successfully complete Basic Transportation Security Inspections.
Complete the OGE-450 Confidential Financial Disclosure Report annually or as directed, including annual ethics training.
Ability to walk for extended periods on uneven surfaces such as railroad ballast or crushed rock.
Satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory trial period unless previously completed.
Meet the qualification requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date.

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 Regional Security Director, Regional Operations Director, regional and local field staff, and industry stakeholders on complex compliance and enforcement programs.
Supervise and mentor TSIs conducting inspections of regulated parties, including mass transit, trucking, freight and passenger rail, and other transportation personnel subject to federal security regulations.
Conduct and supervise complex inspections to determine regulated parties’ security posture and compliance.
Monitor compliance with laws, security policies, regulations, security directives, and agreements, identifying potential problems or deviations from standards.
Review security measures promulgated through TSA-approved security programs and make appropriate recommendations.
Identify and respond to security violations or potential violations.
Respond to transportation security incidents and other incidents as defined by the National Incident Management Systems or as directed by regional leadership.
Determine when enforcement action should be initiated; prepare investigation reports and recommend appropriate actions and penalties to TSA counsel.
Provide testimony and participate in enforcement proceedings.
Enter, review, and approve investigation, inspection, and incident data in the Performance and Results Information Systems (PARIS) national database.
Review and approve assessment reports and test results, identifying unusual trends or actions that could develop into security or safety problems.
Review and formulate recommended or alternative courses of action for regulated parties to meet security requirements.
Coordinate, perform, or review evaluations of new technology, traditional measures, and human factors to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of security systems.
Coordinate and perform security assessments and audits, and validate and inspect security processes, procedures, programs, and training on surface transportation systems.
Prepare and review written inspection and assessment analyses and determine whether corrective measures are adequate.
Perform first-line supervisory duties, including assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating work and performance, approving leave, coaching and developing employees, and recommending corrective or disciplinary actions.
Assist with budget planning and short-term needs, manage projects within assigned resources, resolve routine organizational problems, and coordinate with external customers when required.