Job Description

SummarySecuring Travel Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country you would secure airports seaports railroads highways and/or public transit systems thus protecting Americas transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. Learn more about this agencyHelpOverview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 10/24/2022 to 11/08/2022 Salary $46082 - $69198 per yearSalary range includes locality rate of 20.94%. Pay scale & gradeSV F HelpLocation1 vacancy in the following location: Hebron KY Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment typePermanent - Work scheduleFull-time - ServiceExcepted Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory statusNo Security clearance Confidential Drug testYes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness National security Announcement numberCVG-22-787809-11704370-I Control number685239800 HelpThis job is open to Internal to an agencyCurrent federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency All current internal employees of TSA on permanent or competitive temporary appointments with duty locations that are within the hub-spoke configuration of CVG.HelpDuties This Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO) position is located at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Transportation Security Administration Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and as assigned trainee and apprentice level TSOs. As an LTSO you will identify distribute and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. You will make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Duties include but are not limited to: Providing input to supervisors and managers concerning a variety of human resources matters including but not limited to employee performance promotions reassignments awards etc. Implementing security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives. Assisting with investigations of incidents and preparing incident reports or other documents that convey required information. Responding to breaches of security and emergency situations. Training team members monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g. computer hardware and software etc.). NOTE: Employees occupying frontline positions i.e. individuals performing security screening operations and occupying positions that involve contact with the traveling public on a regular and recurring basis are required to wear TSA approved and issued personal protective equipment (PPE). This requirement is in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic and comply with Executive Order 13991 and TSAs Pandemic and Emerging Infectious Disease and Workforce Protection Plan. PPE includes TSA issued surgical masks face shields and nitrile gloves. At TSA the health and safety of our employees is a top priority.HelpRequirementsConditions of Employment You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. See additional "Conditions of Employment". Conditions of Employment: Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Any individual tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Must meet and maintain medical requirements for screening work (including a medical examination and physical abilities assessment) including but not limited to the following: You must be able to efficiently and thoroughly manipulate and lift baggage containers and other objects subject to security processing; You must be able to repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds; You must be able to maintain physical agility that would allow you to squat bend and lean to inspect individuals and baggage/cargo; You must be able to maintain the ability to walk up to two miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (e.g. 3-4 hours) of time; You must be able to maintain a measured threshold for sight: Distance vision correctable to 20/30 or better in the best eye and 20/100 or better in worst eye. Near vision correctable to 20/40 or better Snellen binocular; You must maintain a measured threshold for hearing: Average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) at 500 1000 2000 & 3000 Hz in each ear. No greater than 45 decibels at 4000 and 6000 Hz in each ear; You must be able to distinguish principle colors that will be a part of images displayed on automated screens: Color perception (e.g. red green blue yellow orange purple brown black white gray). Note: Color filters for enhancing color discrimination are prohibited; You must be able to maintain eligibility for a security clearance; You must be able to maintain proficiency in all facets of assigned work sufficient to ensure recertification; You must be available to work various shifts and overtime as needed; You must be proficient in English (e.g. reading writing speaking comprehending); and You will be subject to post-employment random drug and alcohol testing. Exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous chemicals is inherent in this position. This is an Emergency Essential position. Qualifications To qualify for the SV-F Pay Band you must demonstrate at least six months of specialized experience performing the duties of a Transportation Security Officer at the SV-D Pay Band or GS-5/6 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Such experience will include: Providing front line security protection to air travelers airports and airplanes. Wanding performing pat down searches operating an x-ray machine screening baggage and reviewing tickets. Identifying dangerous objects on passengers and in baggage or cargo and preventing these objects from being transported onto aircraft. Using diverse electronic detection and imaging equipment. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio i.e. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e. volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.Additional informationEligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: www.opm.gov/ To ensure the accomplishment of our mission DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position. DHS uses E-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment dismissal after beginning work fine or imprisonment. TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence. More than one position may be filled from this announcement. If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including: health dental vision life and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g. United States duty location - 240 hours foreign duty location - 360 hours or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances. Read more Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume and supporting documentation. You are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of the competencies required for this position. We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your application materials your category placement may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Grouping procedures. Under Category Grouping candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories: Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies as determined by the job analysis. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies as determined by the job analysis. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies as determined by the job analysis. If you are best qualified you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:Critical ThinkingFlexibilityLeadershipTeamwork You may preview the questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11704370 Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. As a new or existing federal employee you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether youre a permanent part-time temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits however check with your agency to make sure youre eligible under their policies. In addition to a resume and the assessment questions you must submit copies of any of the following documents if you are applying based on current or former Federal Government Status Veterans Preference or eligible Veterans Service (a veteran who was honorably discharged from the armed forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active duty service) or education or a combination of education and experience: SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action - Current TSA employees are not required to submit an SF-50 to support eligibility for Status consideration. If you are not a current TSA employee: you must submit your most recent Notification of Personnel Action SF-50 (or equivalent document) to support your eligibility for Status consideration. NOTE: An award SF-50 (i.e. cash or time off award) does not indicate grade or level (i.e. pay band) or tenure to determine your eligibility for this position and will not be accepted. DD-214 - If you are claiming Veterans Preference or eligible Veterans Service provide a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4) Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other appropriate documentation to prove your entitlement and to provide verification of an Honorable Discharge. SF-15 and VA Letter - If you are claiming Veterans Preference based upon a Compensable Disability Widow or Spouse Entitlement or as a Purple Heart recipient you must submit your DD-214 or other proof of entitlement; an SF-15 and the required proof of disability i.e. Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later. Individuals with Disabilities (IWD) Letter - In order to be eligible for employment through TSAs Individuals With Disabilities Appointing Authority documentation of the disability is required. Such documentation is used lo verify that the individual being hired is indeed a person with an intellectual disability severe physical disability or psychiatric disability. This documentation must be provided with your application before an individual can be hired. Documentation of eligibility for employment under this hiring authority can be obtained from a licensed medical professional (e.g. a physician or other medical professional certified by a state the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory to practice medicine); a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist (i.e. state or private); or any Federal agency state agency or agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits. If you do not submit required documentation described in this job opportunity announcement your application will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.