Transportation Security Manager

Transportation Security Administration•Birmingham, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Security Manager is located at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The role mitigates threats against civil aviation and other transportation security modes and manages one or more programs, which may include Checkpoints and the Coordination Center, as assigned by the Federal Security Director, Deputy Federal Security Director, or Assistant Federal Security Director. This is an Emergency Essential position requiring the employee to remain in duty status if an emergency arises. The position serves as a first-line supervisor, assigning and reviewing work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, approving leave, coaching and developing employees, and recommending corrective or disciplinary actions. It also involves assisting with budget planning, managing projects within assigned resources, resolving routine organizational problems, and coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization when required. The role requires fostering collaboration, maintaining stakeholder relationships, supporting and empowering the workforce, and guiding staff through appropriate leadership approaches. The manager coordinates communication of current threat information, contributes to daily briefings, reinforces critical thinking and security procedures, assesses operations and resources, and responds to security incidents, emergencies, and difficult customer-service situations. A successful candidate must meet federal eligibility and background-investigation conditions and have the specified specialized security-program experience.

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-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.
Must meet qualification requirements no later than the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Manage one or more security programs, potentially including Checkpoints and the Coordination Center, as assigned by TSA leadership.
Foster collaboration within the organization and develop collaborative relationships with TSA stakeholders.
Support an empowered workforce through risk-based decision-making, coaching, and mentoring.
Select leadership styles and techniques appropriate to situations to guide and direct staff.
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, emergencies, and difficult customer-service issues using critical thinking, calm, command presence, and tactical communication.
Maintain open and respectful communication, value employees, and encourage cooperative problem solving.
Assign work, set priorities, and review and evaluate subordinate employees’ work and performance.
Approve leave, coach and develop employees, and recommend corrective or disciplinary actions.
Assist with budget planning and short-term needs projections, manage projects within assigned resources, and resolve routine problems affecting organizational objectives.
Coordinate with customers outside the immediate organization when required.
Remain in duty status if an emergency arises, as required for an Emergency Essential position.