Supervisory Information Technology Specialist - Transportation Security Administration

Summary Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, we serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, we secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit systems, thus protecting our transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. Responsibilities This position is located in Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Information Technology (IT), End User Services Division (EUSD). If you are selected for this position, you will serve as the Director, EUSD. In this capacity, you will support the end user services for TSA and ensure productivity of TSA and its employees through delivery and support of customer-focused project management and product support. The Director, EUSD will be actively involved in strategic, tactical and resource planning as a primary contributor to IT, TSA and DHS plans and budgets. You will manage a multi-million-dollar budget and assist in budget reviews for all TSA IT major capital investments for large hardware, telecommunications services, and other applications. Additional responsibilities include: Coordinating with TSA Federal Security Directors, Supervisor Air Marshals in Charge, Local Airport Authorities, TSA HQ Staff, DHS Officials, FEMA, Department of State, GSA, equipment manufacturers and technology integrators to provide superior data communication support to TSA's Domestic and International Operations. Providing office automation support to TSA's Government and Contractor staff. Performing IT and communications support functions for all TSA locations. Serving as a primary supplier of all TSA office automation related equipment (e.g., telephones, telecommunications, software, cell phones, blackberries, computers, desk phones, radios, etc.). Coordinating with equipment manufacturers and integrators to view and implement new technologies. Assessing IT issues, constraints and problems of an organization or program, and developing and implementing solutions across TSA. Providing a continuous, focused, intense effort to resolve specifically defined IT issues within the Transportation Security Operational Center (TSOC) Business Unit and provide an IT on-site presence. Supervisory/managerial responsibilities include strategic planning; communicating the organization's vision and objectives; setting priorities; assigning tasks and responsibilities; monitoring and evaluating performance of organizational units, managers, and employees; coaching and developing staff and assessing and developing organizational capabilities; approving leave; and taking or approving corrective/disciplinary actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must possess U.S. Citizenship. You must complete a favorable Tier 5 Background Investigation (T5). You must pass Drug Screening, subject to random drug tests. This position requires a TS/SCI (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information) clearance that must be completed prior to appointment. You will be subject to a 5-year periodic investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. Disclosure of your financial information is required. You may be required to complete a one-year Supervisory trial period. If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. Qualifications To qualify for the SV-L Pay Band, you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-K Pay Band or GS-15 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is defined as: Leading the deployment and management of end-user IT and communications support services; AND Applying project management principles, methods, and practices to plan and carry out major IT projects (e.g., establishing priorities; developing plans, schedules and resource requirements; defining milestones and deliverables; evaluating and reporting on accomplishments, contract oversight, etc.). Note: 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) 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.. CURRENT OR FORMER POLITICAL APPOINTEES: 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. Education Additional Information SUPERVISORY/MANAGERIAL PROBATIONARY PERIOD REQUIREMENTS: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position. Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code; therefore, employment with TSA does not confer the "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: http://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. TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence. When you enter on duty, you will be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450. You will need to provide this information annually. 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. 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." 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. TSA policy requires verification of Selective Service registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59. For more information click here.