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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.
01/16/2025 to 01/31/2025
$166,433 - $225,700 per year
SW 1
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - Travel may be required from 25 to 50 percent, at times with little advance notice.
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
Yes
Yes
HQ-LEFAMS-25-857175-ERD
828603600
Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's hiring rules and pay scales.
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Individuals looking for an executive-level job and who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
Open to Current/Former Federal employees, SES Reinstatement Eligibles or OPM Approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) Graduates. This position is in the Transportation Security Executive Service (TSES) and is located in Springfield, Virginia. The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-BASED. Please refer to the Evaluations/Qualifications section of this announcement for further information concerning resume requirements.
This is a secondary law enforcement position. Under the authority of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (PL 107-71, November 19, 2001), you will function as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and perform the duties and responsibilities assigned to Federal Air Marshals.
The Assistant Administrator (AA), Field Operations, Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA) provides executive level leadership to a workforce comprised of federal law enforcement officers, professional/technical employees and other mission support personnel, overseeing the overall planning, direction and coordination of operations for a large directorate in LE/FAMS. The AA Field Operations reports to the Executive Assistant Administrator (EAA) and Deputy Executive Assistant Administrator (DEAA) and serves as a member of the EAA/DEAA's Executive staff, providing authoritative advice and recommendations related to the formulation, execution and evaluation of long-range programs and planning activities. As a member of the EAA/DEAA's Executive Council and in collaboration with other executive staff, assists the EAA/DEAA in planning, developing and coordinating all LE/FAMS activities related to aviation security and law enforcement.
High-level duties include:
This position does not have a positive education requirement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the quality and extent to which your resume shows that you possess the Professional/Technical Qualifications (PTQs) and Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) outlined in the "Qualifications" section of the Job Opportunity Announcement. Your resume may be evaluated by an SES/TSES rating and ranking panel, and afterwards, best qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The TSA Executive Resources Council (ERC) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Only the selectee will be required to write Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) narratives.
Unless you have already been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by the QRB before appointment can occur.
Required Documents:
1. Your Resume, which incorporates both Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Professional Technical Qualifications (PTQs) responses. If you would like to create and submit your resume using USAJOBS Resume Builder, please follow the link provided. Click Here: USAJOBS Resume Builder.
Uploaded resumes MUST include the following:
To begin your online application, click "Apply Online" to create a USAJOBS account and follow the prompts or log in to your existing account. Your application packet must include a completed assessment questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and or required supporting documentation. Please see the "Required Documents" section above for additional information. All application materials, including transcripts, must be in English. We encourage you to apply online. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, please contact HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
Applications and supporting documentation will not be accepted by mail or email. The address below is for inquiries only. You may apply more than once, but the most recent application is the only one that will be used. You must submit your resume, your online questionnaire, and any supporting documents by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on January 31, 2025.
It is your responsibility to verify that any information entered or uploaded is received and is accurate. Human Resources will not modify or change any part of your application. Determining your eligibility and qualifications is dependent on the supporting documentation and information provided, which may impact your referral for further consideration. If a document is not legible, you will not be able to view it in your application.
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. We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. We will notify you of the outcome of these steps when they have been completed.
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The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/828603600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
