Transportation Security Manager

Transportation Security Administration•Burbank, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This Transportation Security Manager position is located at Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. The role manages airport screening operations to protect the traveling public and prevent dangerous objects from being transported onto aircraft. It is designated as an Emergency Essential position, requiring the employee to remain in duty status if an emergency arises. The manager supports checkpoint operations, equipment use, screening-process improvement, crisis response, customer service, and cooperation with airport stakeholders. The position also serves as a first-line supervisor, assigning and reviewing work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, approving leave, developing employees, recommending corrective or disciplinary actions, contributing to budget planning, managing projects within assigned resources, resolving routine problems, and coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization when required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Must complete a favorable background investigation.
Selective Service registration is required.
Unless previously completed, must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory trial period.
One year of specialized experience at the SV-G or GS-11 level in Federal service, or equivalent private-sector experience.
Specialized experience administering, coordinating, or supervising/managing programs or services providing aviation security, corporate security, or force protection for personnel, equipment, and facilities.
Must meet qualification requirements no later than the vacancy announcement closing date.

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; guide subordinates and answer routine questions.
Manage and support the collection of performance metrics to identify process-improvement opportunities and systemic or individual weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies in screening.
Coordinate national and local crisis-management and incident-response protocols.
Balance the customer-service needs of the traveling public with safety and security.
Work cooperatively with airport stakeholders in support of the TSA mission.
Monitor individual performance and communicate frequently to promote screener development.
Serve as a first-line supervisor, including assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating subordinates’ work and performance.
Approve leave; coach and develop employees; and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions.
Assist with budget planning and projecting short-term needs; manage projects within assigned resources.
Resolve routine problems affecting organizational-unit objectives and, when required, coordinate with customers outside the immediate organization.
Remain in duty status if an emergency arises, as required for an Emergency Essential position.