Job Listing: Transportation Security Inspector (Cargo)

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Springfield, MO 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


Responsible for the administration of the critical and complex
compliance and enforcement program designed to protect the Nation's
public from air transportation piracy, and other acts of sabotage to
air transportation. Assists with assessments, comprehensive
inspections and investigations of passenger air carriers that
transport cargo, all-cargo carriers, and indirect air carriers (IAC)
to determine security posture. Ensures regulated entities
compliance with applicable civil aviation security policies,
regulations, and agreements.

Major Duties

Major Duties of SV-G and SV-H Pay Band Positions:
Incumbent serves as a Transportation Security Inspector (Cargo)
working under supervision with responsibility for ensuring security
compliance of persons and aviation transportation regulated under
Title 49 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1500 series. Assists
in the administration of critical and complex compliance and
enforcement programs designed to ensure secure aviation cargo
transportation and to protect the nations public from terrorism, or
other acts of sabotage to aviation cargo systems, facilities, and
networks. As a TSI, the incumbent will progress and develop
expertise in aviation cargo security compliance and, as needed, will
be cross-trained to perform support functions in Aviation and/or
Surface Inspection.

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 Systems (PARIS).
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.
Performs other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

There are two steps to the application process. You will be required
to complete all steps to be considered for this position. PLEASE
NOTE: Failure to submit the information outlined below will render
your application ineligible for consideration for this position.
Step #1: You MUST complete the online assessment, or the Employment
Packet (paper), specifically generated for this position. To apply
on-line, visit the TSA Applicant Registration Page at:
Applicants may also apply by visiting the TSA's Applicant
Registration Page at:

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TSA's Applicant Registration Page or click the "Apply Online"
button at the bottom of the screen.
If you do not have access to a computer and you are unable to apply
online, a paper application is permitted. Please contact Bob
Morgan, HR Specialist, at 1-866-645-5408, ext. 311
An "Employment Packet" will be sent to you, which includes the
vacancy announcement, the demographic questions, the core questions
and the vacancy specific questions. The "Employment Packet" must be
completed and returned no later than the closing date (Eastern
Standard Time) of this vacancy announcement.
Step #2: You MUST also submit a resume or other form of
application. You have an option of completing a resume within this
automated staffing system or submitting a resume that you have in
another format or maintained in personal files. Please follow the
processed outlined at the end of the series of occupational
assessment questions regarding submitting your resume of other
application form.


Required Documents:
After completing the steps outlined above, the following documents
are required supplements to the resume or application form, if
applicable.
If you are a current or former Federal government employee, you
MUST submit a copy of your most recent or current SF-50,
Notification of Personnel Action, or equivalent documentation that
indicates the type of appointment, position and grade/pay band.
If you are claiming tentative (TP) 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 veteran preference based upon compensable
disability, widow or spouse entitlement or purple heart receipt
(CPS/CP/XP), you MUST submit a copy of your DD-214, 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).
If you are attempting to qualify for this position based upon
education, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) from an
accredited college or university (for each school attended) to
establish qualifications based upon education.
The on-line process and the submission of your application materials
will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time) on
the closing date of this vacancy announcement.


Contact Information:
Bob Morgan

Phone: 866-645-5408

Fax: 571-258-4052

TDD: 703-415-7501

Email: bmorgan@fpmicc.com


Or write:
Transportation Security Administration
2711 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Suite 601
Arlington, VA 22203

Fax: 571-258-4052


What To Expect Next:
After completion of the evaluation process, you will be notified by
e-mail if you applied through the automated process or by letter if
you completed an "Employment Packet".
You may also check your application status online.