Summary

The primary purpose of this Security Assistant position is to work in the National Transportation Vetting Call Center handling both Secure Flight Resolution Calls, regarding passengers who are a possible match to the US Government terrorist watchlist, and Identity Verification Calls, which directly supports the airport's Travel Document Checker (TDC) at airports nationwide for individuals with insufficient or no proper identification.

Duties

['This Security Assistant position is located National Transportation Vetting Center (NTVC), Vetting Operations, Vetting Analysis Division (VAD), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Adheres to security procedures and protocols while determining passenger vetting status, conducting watchlist checks, and verifying passenger identity. Resolves customer service and security inquiries per established procedures or escalates to Supervisor when necessary. Able to preview information, conduct research, and provide solutions in a time-constrained environment. Utilizes government and commercial databases to verify the vetting status of traveling passengers and gate pass holders, conducting watchlist checks, and establishing identity of passengers who do not present acceptable identification. Creating daily reports and log entries in call tracking database to indicate the nature of the call, specific research results, and the disposition of the call. Supports program analysis functions and processes, i.e., applies analytical techniques to perform a combination of routine and multiple and varying assignments assisting managers and other employees in day-to-day operations. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support special initiatives, business processes, and procedures related to passenger resolution, watchlist or database checks, and identity verification.']

Requirements

You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. This is an Emergency Essential Position. This position is subject to the pre-employment/pre-appointment and random drug testing provisions of TSA's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program. This position requires shift work. Selected candidate(s) will be assigned to a shift and may be required to work rotating schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as determined by operational needs. 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-F Pay Band (equivalent to GS-9), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-E or GS-7/8 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: Interpreting, analyzing, applying policies and procedures to draw conclusions concerning the vetting of individuals and effective approaches to call handling; Resolving customer service inquiries and briefing supervisors; Tracking applications (such as driver's license applications, passport applications) and preparing statistical reports; and Utilizing computer software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point, to prepare presentations, track information, and generate reports. 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.

Other 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)