Transportation Security Manager

Transportation Security Administration•Belgrade, MT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Security Manager position is located at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security. The role manages airport screening operations and helps protect the traveling public and transportation infrastructure by preventing dangerous objects from being brought onto aircraft. It is designated as an Emergency Essential position, requiring the employee to remain in duty status if an emergency arises. The manager provides first-line supervision, including assigning work, setting priorities, evaluating performance, approving leave, coaching and developing employees, and recommending corrective or disciplinary actions. The position also supports budget planning, manages projects within assigned resources, resolves routine operational problems, and coordinates with customers outside the immediate organization when needed. The role requires one year of specialized experience at the SV-G or GS-11 level in Federal service, or equivalent private-sector experience, administering, coordinating, supervising, or managing programs or services that provide aviation security, corporate security, or force protection for personnel, equipment, and facilities. The position is in the SV-H pay band, equivalent to GS-12.

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 where applicable.
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, supervising, or 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 screening checkpoints to help 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 collection of performance metrics to identify process-improvement needs and systemic or individual weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies in screening.
Coordinate national and local crisis management and incident response protocols.
Recognize and address customer service needs of the traveling public while balancing them 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.
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.
Remain in duty status if an emergency arises, as required for an Emergency Essential position.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan, similar to a 401(k)
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
Personal leave days
Paid federal holidays
Flexible work schedules may be available
Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy
Tuition reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Employee training and developmental opportunities
Stay-in-place incentive of up to $10,000 per year for the duty location, paid in two installments every six months after completing the service agreement