Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist

Duties

This Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist position is located Transportation Security Operations Center, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Direct and manages the work of SV-1801, UAS Watch Officers who staff a 24/7/365 position serving as the NCRCC's principal authority on all matters related to lawful operation of UAS in the Washington, D.C. Flight Restricted Zone (FRZ) and other designated airspace as applicable. Assigns work, sets priorities, and reviews and evaluates work and performance of subordinates: approves leave; coaches and develops employees; recommends corrective or disciplinary actions. Assists in budget planning and projecting short-term needs; and manages projects within assigned resources.
• Leads and actively participates in UAS and C-UAS working groups, integrated process teams, training and exercises including interagency, regional, and national-level events to enhance operational readiness, build and reinforce knowledge, improve mission performance and achieve operational objectives. Conducts extensive outreach within the agency and externally across governmental organizations, law enforcement entities, and transportation industry partners to build and strengthen crucial security relationships.
• Serves as the IASA's and TSOC's primary subject matter expert for UAS platforms and their technical capabilities, as well as regulatory requirements and restrictions associated with their recreational, commercial and public (governmental, law enforcement, first responder and/or military) use in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS).
• Stays abreast of current and planned requirements for further integration of UAS into the NAS, such as Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) and Remote Identification (Remote ID) technology. Routinely conveys, trains, refreshes and updates this knowledge for UAS Watch Officers to ensure the NCRCC and TSOC have direct 24/7 access to this information. Regularly briefs IASA, TSOC and LE/Operational Planning & Coordination -FAMS Flight Operations on the latest technological and regulatory updates related to UAS operations, UAS-based threats, and systems and authorities pertaining to C-UAS capabilities and their employment.
• Supports LE/Operational Planning & Coordination-FAMS Flight Operations' incident management responsibilities during significant UAS events that involve a persistent, deliberate disruption of transportation activities at an airport or other major transportation facility. When on-site, reports to the operations floor to oversee and assist the UAS Watch Officer and to provide direct support to the TSOC CDO as required. In concert with the UAS Watch Officer, serve as the CDO's UAS lead in support of TSA's incident management role, to include actions and interagency coordination that may culminate in C-UAS operations.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

1. You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
2. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
3. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
4. Selective Service registration is required.
5. This is an emergency essential position.
6. Incumbent is required to work full-time on a rotating 24-hour schedule, 7 days per week and may be required to work outside of the standard workday/ workweek on short notice.
7. The incumbent will be on call 24 hours per day to cover emergency response needs and required to carry mobile phone at all times.
8. Travel may be required.
9. This is a drug testing designated position.
10. Must be eligible to possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance based upon a favorable SSBI.

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

In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position:

To qualify for the SV-SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-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:

• Supporting internal staff and external stakeholders to effectively respond to communication of critical incidents involving illicit Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations.
• Working with established strategies and objectives for UAS-related security incident management operations.
• Managing application functionalities and embedded collaborative tools to ensure informational gaps are closed and data is effectively collected, analyzed, and disseminated.

AND

• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor in any type of work environment which demonstrates the possession of proficiency, or the potential to develop proficiency, in tasks such as:
  • Identifying, distributing, and balancing work load and tasks among employees;
  • Training or arranging for training of employees on procedures, use of various electronic equipment, or similar requirements;
  • Maintaining records of work accomplishments and administrative information; and
  • Resolving simple, informal complaints of employees and referring formal grievances to the appropriate management official.

This experience may or may not have been gained concurrently with the specialized experience above.
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.

Education

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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): Herndon, VA

Job ID: TSA-872508600

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-06-11T20:13:55