Transportation Security Manager

Transportation Security Administration•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Security Manager position is located at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. The manager 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 serves as a first-line supervisor and is designated Emergency Essential, requiring the employee to remain in duty status if an emergency arises.

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.
One year of specialized experience at the SV-H Pay Band or GS-12 level in Federal service, or equivalent private-sector 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 by the vacancy announcement closing date.
Must remain in duty status if an emergency arises, as this is an Emergency Essential position.

Responsibilities

Foster a collaborative organization that networks effectively to accomplish the mission.
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with TSA stakeholders.
Support an exceptional workforce through empowerment, risk-based decision-making, and coaching and mentoring.
Select leadership styles and techniques appropriate to the situation to guide and direct staff.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including STSOs and airlines, to communicate current 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 command presence, critical thinking, and tactical communication.
Maintain an open and respectful workplace that values employees and encourages 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 projecting short-term needs.
Manage projects within assigned resources and resolve routine problems affecting organizational-unit objectives.
Coordinate with customers outside the immediate organization when required.