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Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist
Transportation Security Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Herndon, VA $142K – $185K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series ENTJENTPINTJINTP Engineering
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Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.
What You'll Do
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓You must possess U.S.
- ✓Citizenship or be a U.S.
- ✓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.
- ✓This is an emergency essential position.
- ✓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.
- ✓The incumbent will be on call 24 hours per day to cover emergency response needs and required to carry mobile phone at all times.
- ✓Travel may be required.
- ✓This is a drug testing designated position.
- ✓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.
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
- ★Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours).
- ★TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.
Personality Fit
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