Supervisory Transportation Security Inspector (Assistant Federal Security Director - Inspections)

Duties

This Supervisory Transportation Security Inspector (Assistant Federal Security Director - Inspections) position is located at San Diego International Airport (SAN), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Plans, develops, implements, administers and evaluates critical transportation inspections programs for the compliance of persons and transportation under Title 49 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1500 series.
• Serves as Assistant Federal Security Director - Inspection (AFSD-I) and a technical expert to the Federal Security Director (FSD), FSD staff, and industry stakeholders on the administration of critical and complex compliance and enforcement programs designed to ensure secure transportation and to protect the nation's public from terrorism, piracy, or other acts of sabotage to transportation systems, facilities, and networks.
• Administers critical and complex compliance enforcement programs designed to protect the nation's public from air transportation piracy, and other acts of sabotage to air transportation.
• Supervises and mentors a team of Transportation Security Inspectors (TSIs) in more than one specialty (Aviation and/or Cargo).
• Conducts and supervises subordinate TSIs in conducting inspections of all transportation regulated parties, including, but not limited to, airports, aircraft operators and indirect air carriers, mass transit, trucking, freight/passenger rail, and other transportation personnel subject to Federal regulations involving transportation security.
• Conducts and supervises subordinate TSIs in performing complex and technical inspections of all regulated parties to determine overall security posture and compliance.
• Monitors TSI compliance with applicable laws, security policies, regulations, and agreements to identify potential problem areas or deviations from prescribed standards.
• Performs technical reviews, analyzes and makes appropriate recommendations concerning security measures promulgated through TSA approved security programs.
• 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.
• Determines when an 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).
• Reviews and approves data pertinent to investigations, inspections and incidents entered into the national database PARIS by subordinate TSIs.
• Reviews, analyzes and approves assessment reports and testing results with specific attention to identifying unusual trends or actions that appear to have the potential for developing a security/safety problem.
• Reviews and formulates recommended or alternative courses of action to be pursued by regulated parties in order to satisfy security requirements.
• Coordinates, performs, or reviews evaluations of the integration of new technology, traditional measures, and human factors to assure operational effectiveness and efficiency of the overall security system.
• Coordinates and performs tests and audits, validates and inspects security processes, procedures, systems and equipment in connection with compliance inspections and vulnerability assessments.
• Prepares and reviews written analyses of inspections, assessments, and determining the adequacy of corrective measures required to improve security posture or to restore compliance.

Supervisory/Managerial duties include serving as a first line supervisor for the organization. This includes but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; assisting in budget planning and projecting short-term needs; managing projects within assigned resources; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; and when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization.

Note: This work is observed and reviewed frequently during inspections and at completion for technical accuracy, application of inspection methods and techniques, and oral and written effectiveness and clarity. If selected, you will perform work in one or more specialty areas for which hired (aviation and/or cargo).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

1. You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
2. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
3. Selective Service registration is required.
4. Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND random drug/alcohol testing.
5. Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License.
6. You must be available for "on call" work and be available for duty within the U.S. and possibly worldwide to protect U.S. transportation interests.
7. You must be available to work various shifts, including frequently changing and uncommon tours of duty.
8. Must successfully complete the Basic Transportation Security Inspections course.
9. Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory trial period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position.
10. This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position. This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises.

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.

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-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 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. Specialized experience is defined as:

• Understanding, instructing, and applying the concepts, principles, and methods of transportation security programs and policies, including inspection, compliance and enforcement;
• Identifying a range of security issues and potential regulatory violations in a complex environment; and
• Providing leadership & direction in managing & overseeing a diverse workforce of professional and support staff performing inspection & regulatory compliance work.

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.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Additional information

Eligibility 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.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments . ( https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information )

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA

Job ID: TSA-882723700

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-09-03T21:52:43