Deputy Assistant Federal Security Director for Threat Assessment Programs (TAP)

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. You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND random drug/alcohol testing. You must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance. Selective Service registration is required. Must be proficient in English (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, comprehending). You must have successfully completed a recognized Explosives Ordinance Disposal course such as the Naval School - Explosive Ordinance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD), the FBI Hazardous Devices School (HDS), or a TSA, Police, or Military Explosives Detection Canine course such as the TSA Explosive Detection Canine Handler (EDCH) course, Canine Management Course (CMC), or the TSA Canine Training Instructor (CTI) course. This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position. This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises. This position is not a law enforcement position; therefore, it is not covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) or Law Enforcement Retirement. Supervisory/Managerial Trial Period Requirements: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory trial period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position. 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.