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Transportation Security Administration is Hiring a Program Specialist Near Windsor, CT

Qualifications:

To qualify for the SV-F pay Band (equivalent to GS-5/7/9), you must have:

• Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible general experience, one year of which was equivalent to the SV-E or GS-4 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Such experience will demonstrate the ability to: analyze problems, gather information, and recommend solutions; plan and organize work; AND communicate effectively orally and in writing.

OR

• Education: A four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field from an accredited college or university. (Must submit copy of transcripts)

OR

• Combination of experience and education: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements and may be computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the position; then determining the education as a percentage of the education required for the position; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the position.

To qualify for the SV-G Pay Band (equivalent to GS-11), you must have:

• Experience: One year of specialized experience at the SV-F or GS-9 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 participating in at least two (2) administrative functions, such as: procurement and inventory management, record auditing, scheduling training, facilities/space planning, generating work rosters, and records disposition and disposal.

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• Education: Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field directly related to this position; OR three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related. One year of full-time graduate education is considered to be the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study. If that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours should be considered as satisfying the 1 year of full-time study requirement. (Must submit copy of transcripts)

OR

• Combination of experience and education: Combinations of successfully completed graduate level education, beyond the second year, and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for this position and may be computed by first determining your total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the band level; then determining your education as a percentage of the education required for the band level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent.

To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-12), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G or GS-11 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:

• Participating in at least two (2) administrative functions such as: procurement and inventory management, facilities/space planning, vehicle maintenance and use, and records disposition and disposal); and assisting in program management, including program performance improvement.

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.

Resumes must include the following:

1. Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience.
2. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week.
3. Performance level (i.e. band or grade)

Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged.

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

Responsibilities:

This Program Specialist position is located within the hub-spoke configuration of Bradley International Airport (BDL), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with the Federal Security Director (FSD) to coordinate, implement, and maintain an effective program to communicate TSA's policies, programs, and directives.
• Identifying and responding to stakeholders' questions, problems, and concerns regarding security.
• Overseeing and addressing customer service inquiries.
• Identifying and responding to opportunities to further the aims of the organization to the public.
• Managing and supporting the collection of various performance metrics to identify inefficiencies and areas in need of process improvement.
• Managing supplies, including both procurement and inventory management.
• Coordinating solutions to information technology (IT) and screening technology problems; coordinating staff efforts concerning the acquisition and use of specialized software applications.
• Conducting in-depth analyses regarding potential conflicts of airport administrative procedures with overall TSA administrative policies.
• Providing airport management with status reports and planned activities in assigned program areas,particularly screening technology maintenance.
• Providing management advisory services to the FSD staff and providing the first line response to airport employee inquiries.

The major duties described reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (F and G Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.'

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