Department: Department Of Homeland Security Agency: Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration Job Announcement Number: TSA-07-0733
Transportation Security Specialist (Field Canine Coordinator) Salary Range: 65,445.00 - 101,494.00 USD per year Salary range includes locality pay 20.97 % Open Period: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 to Tuesday, July 24, 2007 Series & Grade: SV-1801-I Position Information: Full-Time Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Manchester, NH Who May Be Considered: Open to All U.S. Citizens. For further information concerning U.S. citizenship, please visit www.uscis.gov
Job Summary: INTRODUCTION: The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is responsible for security relating to civil aviation, maritime, and all other modes of transportation, including transportation facilities and is the lead agency for security at airports, ports, and on the Nations railroads, highways, and public transit systems. TSA is responsible for Federal security screening operations for passenger air transportation and intelligence information related to transportation security; managing and carrying out program and regulatory activities; discovering, preventing, and dealing with threats to transportation security; research and development activities related to enhancing transportation security; coordinating inter-modal transportation security, including aviation, rail, and other surface transportation, and maritime transportation; and overseeing most transportation related responsibilities of the Federal government during a national emergency. TSA will manage the airport security workforce and promote security management for railroads, highways, pipelines, and public transit systems. The incumbent serves as the Field Canine Coordinator (FCC) for the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program (NEDCTP), and reports to a designated NEDCTP Operations Branch Supervisor.
Major Duties: As the FCC, the incumbent assists with management of the NEDCTP at multiple designated airports and mass transit systems. The FCC is the primary go to person, providing the appropriate leadership, technical expertise, guidance, and direction on NEDCTP program policy, standards and guidelines to a variety of stakeholders. The FCC serves as a liaison to and builds partnerships with federal state, and local government officials, including airport management and their staff, TSA Federal Security Directors (FSD), FAM Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Federal Security Directors (FSD), TSA Assistant FSDs for Law Enforcement and others to market, grow, and ensure the overall effectiveness and successful utilization of the NEDCTP. The type, content of and frequency of contact with stakeholders varies depending on the complexity of the airport or mass transit system. The FCC has primary responsibility for overseeing and evaluating the utilization and deployment of explosives detection canine team (EDCT) assets by personal observation, reviewing the teams utilization records, and recommending improvements to correct deficiencies. The FCC works in close proximity with explosives by observing canine team training. Additionally, the incumbent may perform inventory/inspection of hazardous (explosives) materials. In all cases when the FCC is in close proximity to live or otherwise dangerous explosives, the employee must exercise caution and follow prescribed techniques to ensure utmost safety and protection. The FCC provides management oversight for an average of 15 explosives detection canine teams (EDCT) within their assigned multiple transportations systems. Due to numerous geographically separated transportation systems, the incumbent must perform day-to-day assignments with significant independence, decision making and critical thinking. The FCC serves as a troubleshooter for a variety of areas not limited to EDCT utilization, explosives handling along with program oversight and management. The FCC has overall responsibility for ensuring smooth and efficient operation of the NEDCTP at their assigned transportation systems working in partnership with NEDCTP participants. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Conducts annual NEDCTP Comprehensive Assessments within prescribed time frames and performs supplemental assessments as needed or when deficiencies have been identified. <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Coordinates training and certification missions and data entry into the automated secure canine website. This includes providing assistance to participants in administrative matters, luggage requirements, scheduling aircraft for training, and obtaining additional resources and materials needed to accomplish training and operations. <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Performs an inventory of explosives canine training aids at each site, each 30 days, and supervises the handling, storage, security and accounting of TSA provided canine training aids to ensure compliance with explosive safety practices. Incumbent must carefully handle and analyze each of the canine training aids to ensure they are accounted for and that the canine training aids do not present a hazard or safety issue to the canine, handler or public. Incumbent will assist in the delivery and return of training aids at the participant location. <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Reviews stakeholder/participant requirements to ensure compliance with the Statement of Joint Objectives/Cooperative Agreement which includes review of certifications, training requirements, funding requests, system of records and response requirements. <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Develops and manages personal travel budget; reviews NEDCTP participant fiscal documents; and verifies monthly reimbursements requests by the participant for operating costs. <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Monitors current training and deployment of EDCTs assets to ensure that no major problems with the canine teams go unnoticed or unreported to proper authorities. The level of oversight is estimated to require several hours per week with each canine unit to include unannounced visits to unit training activities during all hours and may include occasional responses to the site for an actual canine unit dispatch to observe the team under actual working conditions. <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Attends the in-brief, evaluation period, and out-brief of annual evaluations and training missions for the transportation system and if requested, provides additional logistical assistance to the valuation team.
Conducts a periodic review of unit Standard Operating Practices and Procedures (SOPP) to ensure that such procedures are current, effective, and being carried out.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Position requires frequent travel throughout the coordinators assigned area in support of the transportation systems they have program oversight for, and at the direction of the Program Director. Incumbent must maintain a level of explosives safety handling expertise to identify unsafe and improper conditions, and immediately report such conditions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: May be required to stand for extended periods of time. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Position is subject to hazardous duty pay, the hazardous duties as described in Principal Duties and Responsibilities paragraph above and approved by management, are a regular and recurring part of the position.
Qualifications: Candidates must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. All applicants must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to that of the next lower pay band/grade level in the Federal Service or private sector. For the SV-I pay band, applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-H pay band or the GS-12 grade level. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience will include working and training with, developing and managing a medium to large EDCT unit, along with superb administrative and communication skills; written correspondence, time management, multi-tasking, and public speaking.
Position Sensitivity: This is a Critical-Sensitive (Level 3) position and requires a Secret Security Clearance and completion of a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or Background Investigation (BI) prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. The incumbent will be subject to a 5-year periodic re-investigation.
How You Will Be Evaluated: Applicants will be evaluated on their total background including experience, education, awards, training, and self-development as it relates to the position. Refer to OPM and the U.S. Department of Education websites for more information at: www.opm.gov/qualifications www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Responses to the evaluation criteria may be ranked according to relative merit for this position and identified as being "qualified" or "best qualified". Selection for this position will be made only from among candidates possessing the best qualifications. EVALUATION CRITERIA: In order to receive further consideration applicants MUST address, in a concise narrative statement on a separate sheet of paper, each of the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) listed below. Failure to address any KSA described below will disqualify applicants from receiving further consideration. Your description should explain the nature of experience, accomplishments, education, and training opportunities that best illustrate how, to what degree, and with what impact you have applied/used each of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for successful performance in this position. Your description may include one or more examples of accomplishments, problems resolved, risks/threats averted, or processes improved as a result of your efforts. KSAs and Competencies:
Technical Competency- Knowledge of effective explosives detection canine team (EDCT) deployment policy through direct involvement with a medium to large EDCT unit.
Technical Competency- Knowledge of standard practices and procedures to train, evaluate, and recommend corrective action to increase an explosives detection canine teams detection proficiency.
Technical Competency Knowledge of Federal regulations governing the safe handling and security pertaining to actual (not simulated) explosive substances used for explosives detection canine training aids.
Interpersonal Skills- Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings, and capabilities of different situations; possesses the ability to persuade others, build consensus and gain cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals, facilitating win-win situation.
Oral Communication- Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals or groups; listen effectively and clarify information as needed and facilitate an open exchange of ideas and fosters atmosphere of open communication.
Written Communication- Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner through PowerPoint presentations, executive decision, background, policy memorandums and general correspondence.
Planning & Evaluating- Determines objectives and strategies; organizes work; sets priorities; determines resource requirements; develops short or long term goals and strategies to achieve results; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors and evaluates the progress and outcomes of operational plans; manages multiple tasks or projects simultaneously.
Benefits:
<LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program has many plans to choose from all at very reasonable rates, which can be paid from pre-tax income. <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">The Federal Employees Retirement System is one of the premier retirement programs in the Nation. The program features three components: a retirement pension; the Thrift Savings Plan (an employee controlled investment program); and social security. <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">Federal Employee Group Life Insurance offers numerous life insurance policy options covering employees and dependents. <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">The leave program offers exceptional time off benefits including annual leave, sick leave, family medical leave, and 10 paid holidays per year. <LI class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; tab-stops: list .5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1">You may be eligible for career development and enrichment training; family friendly policies, such as flexible work schedules; and Employee Assistance Programs.
If you commute using public transportation, you may be eligible for a transit subsidy.
Other Information: POSITION LOCATION: U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Office of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service National Explosives Detection Canine Team Program INTERCHANGE AGREEMENT: The Department of Homeland Security and the Office of Personnel Management has approved a civil service interchange agreement for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). TSA is an excepted service agency and, therefore, under the terms of this agreement competitive service employees appointed to TSA positions will receive excepted service appointments. Competitive service employees appointed to TSA positions will receive the same benefits and privileges that are normally provided to persons who initially receive TSA excepted service appointments. Additional information regarding this Interchange Agreement may be found at http://www.tsa.gov/assets/pdf/tsa_interchange_agreement.pdf (Law & Policy/Human Resources Letters, Bulletins and Guidance). JOB CATEGORY: Technical Permanent Change of Station: No relocation expenses will be authorized. VETERANS PREFERENCE: You must clearly identify your claim for veterans preference on your application. If you are claiming 5-point veteran preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other proof of entitlement. If you are claiming 10-point veteran preference, you will need to submit an SF-15, and the required proof (i.e., Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later, and the latest copy of report of separation from active duty (DD-214) to establish proof of honorable discharge). Eligibility requirements for 5-pt and 10-pt Veterans preference are available in the VetGuide that may be found on the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements website at www.opm.gov. Candidates claiming veterans preference who are still on active duty will be granted 5-point tentative preference if their applications show that they have the required service (i.e. served in a war, campaign or expedition). Candidates claiming 10-point preference on the basis of a disability must include appropriate documentation from the military service or Department of Veterans Affairs. At the time of appointment all candidates must produce a DD Form 214 documenting that their service was honorable. SELECTIVE SERVICE: The Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that all male applicants born after 12/31/59 who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, be registered or they are not eligible for appointment to this position. For further information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit www.sss.gov.
How To Apply: You may mail your application to: TSA Recruitment Center, 2711 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 601, Code FPMI, Arlington, VA 22202. You may also fax your application to 1-888-275-5116. To verify receipt of your faxed application, please call 1-800-887-1895. If you need assistance or have questions, please contact, Callie Nicholson, HR Specialist, at (703) 415-7501, Ext. 312. Applicants who have a hearing impairment may contact TTY 1-800-887-5506 for further assistance. Application(s) MUST BE RECEIVED by fax, mail or delivered to the above address no later than the close of business on the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You may submit either a resume OR Federal application (i.e., OF 612, Optional Application for Federal Employment'). If using a resume, please include all information required on the Federal application form. Application page limit is 20 pages. The OF 612 form may be obtained from the Office of Personnel Management's website at www.opm.gov/forms. If you are a current TSA employee or a former TSA employee who has reinstatement eligibility, or if you are a career or career-conditional Federal employee or former Federal employee who has reinstatement eligibility and you want to be considered under both internal and external staffing procedures, please submit two complete applications. (If one application is received, you will be considered under the internal staffing procedures only. Under these procedures, veterans do not receive ranking advantage that governs the competitive examining process.) Your application must include the following information: JOB INFORMATION * Vacancy Announcement number and Title of the Position PERSONAL INFORMATION * Full name * Mailing address (with Zip Code) * Daytime phone number * Social Security Number * Country of citizenship (Most Federal jobs require United States citizenship) WORK EXPERIENCE * Job Title, salary, and dates of employment * Highest Federal civilian grade held, if applicable * Duties and accomplishments (DO NOT attach position descriptions) * Employer's name and address (indicate if we may contact your current supervisor) EDUCATION * High School name, city, state, and date of diploma or GED * College/University names, city, and state * Major(s) * Type and year of degree(s) conferred OTHER QUALIFICATIONS * Job-related training courses * Job-related skills (e.g., foreign languages, computer software/hardware, etc.) * Job-related certificates/licenses (current only) * Job-related honors, awards, and special accomplishments (e.g., memberships in professional organizations, honor societies, leadership activities, public speaking, performance awards, publications) (Give dates) If you are a current Federal employee, you should submit a copy of your appointment SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action. If you are a former Federal employee, you should submit a copy of your separation SF 50, Notification of Personnel Action. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation: TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered regardless of political affiliation, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, personal favoritism, protected genetic information, or other non-merit factors. TSA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact (703) 415-7501, Ext. 312. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. DO NOT SUBMIT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Do not submit cover letters, award or training certificates, performance appraisals, recommendation letters or other pages in excess of the limits set forth in this vacancy announcement. All application materials become the property of this office and will not be returned. Applicants are reminded it is against the law to use Government franked envelopes or mail services to submit applications (18 U.S.C. 1719). Privacy Act Requirements: The forms referenced in the announcement are used to determine candidates' qualifications for the position and are authorized in 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.
Contact Information:
Callie Nicholson Phone: 703-415-7501 ext 312 Fax: 1-888-275-5116 TDD: 1-800-887-5506 Or write: TSA Recruitment Center 2711 Jefferson Davis Hwy Ste. # 601 Arlington, VA 22202 US Fax: 1-888-275-5116
What To Expect Next: Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. A letter will be sent to you with notification of the outcome.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Send Mail to: TSA Recruitment Center 2711 Jefferson Davis Hwy Ste. # 601 Arlington, VA 22202 US Fax: 1-888-275-5116 For questions about this job: Callie Nicholson Phone: 703-415-7501 ext 312 Fax: 1-888-275-5116 TDD: 1-800-887-5506
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