Job Listing: Transportation Security Inspector (Aviation)

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Chicago, IL

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.  We protect our transportation infrastructure from terrorist attack and ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. 

At TSA, we act swiftly and with integrity to:

Discover and stop emerging transportation security threats, utilizing state of the art technology

Educate and provide friendly customer service to travelers

Screen passengers and gather intelligence

Coordinate security involving aviation, rail, and other surface and maritime transportation

Oversee most transportation-related responsibilities of the federal government during a national emergency

As a TSI (Aviation), you will utilize your training, experience and expertise to perform the full range of functions in your specialty area. You will progress and develop expertise in aviation security compliance and, as needed, will be cross-trained to perform support functions in Cargo and/or Surface Inspection.

Major Duties

As a TSI (Aviation), you will utilize your training, experience and expertise to perform the full range of functions in your specialty area.
You will progress and develop expertise in aviation security compliance and, as needed, will be cross-trained to perform support functions in Cargo and/or Surface Inspection.
For the G/H Pay Bands: 

These duties include:Identifies and responds to security violations or potential violations. 
Responds to transportation security incidents and other incidents as defined by the National Incident Management Systems or as directed by the Federal Security Director (FSD).
Assists in conducting comprehensive inspections of all parties, airports and aircraft operators and indirect air carriers, subject to federal regulations involving transportation security.  \
Assists in performing technical reviews, analyzes and makes appropriate recommendations concerning security measures promulgated through TSA approved security programs.
Assists in the performance of complex and technical inspections of all regulated parties to determine overall security posture and compliance.
Monitors compliance with applicable security policies, regulations, and agreements to identify potential problem areas or deviations from prescribed standards.
Provides assistance in ensuring overall adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of security posture and TSA-approved security programs.
Assists in planning and conducting outreach to encourage best security practices by regulated and non-regulated entities.
Participates in performing tests and audits, validates and inspects security processes, procedures, systems and equipment in connection with compliance inspections and vulnerability assessments.
Provides input to written analyses of inspections, assessments, and determines the adequacy of corrective measures required to improve security posture or to restore compliance.
Conducts civil investigations related to alleged or suspected security violations.
Identifies, collects, and preserves evidence used to support enforcement actions. 
Assists in determining when enforcement action should be initiated, prepares enforcement investigation reports and recommends to TSA counsel the type of action and level of penalty commensurate with the nature and severity of the violation.
Provides testimony and participates in enforcement proceedings.
Enters data pertinent to investigations, inspections and incidents into the national database, Performance and Results Information System.
Assists in reviewing and analyzing assessment reports and testing results with specific attention to identifying unusual trends or actions which appear to have the potential for developing a security/safety problem. 
Assists in formulating recommended or alternative courses of action to be pursued by regulated parties in order to satisfy security requirements.
Assists in the evaluation and the integration of new technology, traditional measures, and human factors to assure operational effectiveness and efficiency of the overall security system.
Assists in the development of circulars and letters of instruction to airports and air carriers.

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.

NOTE:  If you wish to receive consideration for multiple pay bands, YOU MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR EACH BAND.  If you submit only ONE APPLICATION, you will be considered at the highest pay band for which you qualify.

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 (month/year) 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.