Transportation Security Manager

Transportation Security Administration•Hebron, KY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Security Manager works at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), within the Department of Homeland Security. The role manages airport screening checkpoints to prevent dangerous objects from being transported onto aircraft and supports TSA’s mission to protect the traveling public and transportation infrastructure. It involves monitoring screening operations and performance, supporting process improvement, coordinating crisis response, balancing security with customer service, and working with airport stakeholders. The position also serves as a first-line supervisor, responsible for assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing and evaluating employee performance, approving leave, coaching and developing employees, recommending corrective or disciplinary actions, assisting with budget planning, managing projects within assigned resources, resolving routine operational problems, and coordinating with external customers when required. This is an Emergency Essential position, requiring the employee to remain in duty status during an emergency.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Complete a favorable background investigation.
Meet Selective Service registration requirements.
Have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G or GS-11 level in Federal service, or equivalent private-sector experience.
Specialized experience must include administering, coordinating, or supervising/managing programs or services that provide aviation security, corporate security, or force protection for personnel, equipment, and facilities.
Meet the qualification requirements no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

Manage screening checkpoints to prevent deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto aircraft.
Recognize and recommend corrections for improper use or application of equipment.
Provide guidance to subordinates and answer routine questions.
Manage and support the collection of performance metrics to identify process-improvement needs and systemic or individual weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies.
Coordinate national and local crisis management and incident response protocols.
Recognize the customer-service needs of the traveling public and balance those needs with safety and security.
Work cooperatively with airport stakeholders in furtherance of the TSA mission.
Monitor individual performance and communicate frequently to promote screener development.
Assign work, set priorities, and review and evaluate subordinates’ work and performance.
Approve leave, coach and develop employees, and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions.
Assist in budget planning and project short-term needs.
Manage projects within assigned resources and resolve routine problems that affect organizational-unit objectives.
Coordinate with customers outside the immediate organization when required.
Remain in duty status if an emergency arises.