Transportation Security Manager

Transportation Security Administration•Tulsa, OK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This Transportation Security Manager position is located at Tulsa International Airport (TUL) within the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. The role is responsible for mitigating threats against civil aviation and other transportation security modes and managing one or more assigned programs, which may include Checkpoints and the Coordination Center. The position is designated Emergency Essential, requiring the employee to remain in duty status if an emergency arises. The manager fosters collaboration within the organization and with TSA stakeholders, supports an empowered workforce and risk-based decision making, and guides staff using appropriate leadership styles. The role involves coordinating threat communications, contributing to daily briefings, reinforcing critical thinking and security procedures, assessing operations and resources, and responding to security incidents and emergencies. As a first-line supervisor, the manager assigns work, sets priorities, evaluates performance, approves leave, develops employees, recommends corrective or disciplinary actions, supports budget planning, manages projects within available resources, resolves routine problems, and coordinates with customers as needed.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
Must have reached age 18 by the time of application.
Favorable background investigation.
Selective Service registration, if applicable.
One year of specialized experience at the SV-H Pay Band or GS-12 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 qualification requirements no later than the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Manage one or more assigned programs, including programs such as Checkpoints or the Coordination Center.
Foster collaboration within the organization and maintain collaborative relationships with TSA stakeholders.
Empower and support the workforce through risk-based decision making, coaching, and mentoring.
Guide and direct staff using leadership styles and techniques appropriate to the situation.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to communicate up-to-date threat information.
Facilitate and contribute to daily briefings, using scenarios and examples to clarify Standard Operating Procedures and engage the workforce.
Reinforce critical thinking, specialized communication tactics, and understanding of security threats.
Assess security operations and manage resources to reduce stress and maximize threat mitigation.
Respond to and resolve security incidents, emergency situations, and difficult customer service issues using command presence, critical thinking, and tactical communication.
Promote open, respectful communication, employee value, and cooperative problem solving.
Assign work, set priorities, and review and evaluate subordinate 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 coordinate with customers outside the immediate organization when required.
Remain in duty status if an emergency arises, as required for an Emergency Essential position.