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
This Supervisory Transportation Security Inspector (Assistant Federal Security Director - Inspections) position is located at San Diego International Airport (SAN), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Duties include but are not limited to: Plans, develops, implements, administers and evaluates critical transportation inspections programs for the compliance of persons and transportation under Title 49 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1500 series.
Serves as Assistant Federal Security Director - Inspection (AFSD-I) and a technical expert to the Federal Security Director (FSD), FSD staff, and industry stakeholders on the administration of critical and complex compliance and enforcement programs designed to ensure secure transportation and to protect the nation's public from terrorism, piracy, or other acts of sabotage to transportation systems, facilities, and networks.
Administers critical and complex compliance enforcement programs designed to protect the nation's public from air transportation piracy, and other acts of sabotage to air transportation. Supervises and mentors a team of Transportation Security Inspectors (TSIs) in more than one specialty (Aviation and/or Cargo).
Conducts and supervises subordinate TSIs in conducting inspections of all transportation regulated parties, including, but not limited to, airports, aircraft operators and indirect air carriers, mass transit, trucking, freight/passenger rail, and other transportation personnel subject to Federal regulations involving transportation security.
Conducts and supervises subordinate TSIs in performing complex and technical inspections of all regulated parties to determine overall security posture and compliance. Monitors TSI compliance with applicable laws, security policies, regulations, and agreements to identify potential problem areas or deviations from prescribed standards.
Performs technical reviews, analyzes and makes appropriate recommendations concerning security measures promulgated through TSA approved security programs. Identifies and responds to security violations or potential violations. Responds to transportation security incidents and other incidents as defined by the National Incident Management Systems or as directed by the Federal Security Director.
Determines when an enforcement action should be initiated, prepares enforcement investigation reports and recommends to TSA counsel the type of action and level of penalty commensurate with the nature and severity of the violation. Provides testimony and participates in enforcement proceedings. Enters data pertinent to investigations, inspections and incidents into the national database Performance and Results Information Systems (PARIS).
Reviews and approves data pertinent to investigations, inspections and incidents entered into the national database PARIS by subordinate TSIs. Reviews, analyzes and approves assessment reports and testing results with specific attention to identifying unusual trends or actions that appear to have the potential for developing a security/safety problem.
Reviews and formulates recommended or alternative courses of action to be pursued by regulated parties in order to satisfy security requirements. Coordinates, performs, or reviews evaluations of the integration of new technology, traditional measures, and human factors to assure operational effectiveness and efficiency of the overall security system.
Coordinates and performs tests and audits, validates and inspects security processes, procedures, systems and equipment in connection with compliance inspections and vulnerability assessments. Prepares and reviews written analyses of inspections, assessments, and determining the adequacy of corrective measures required to improve security posture or to restore compliance. Supervisory/Managerial duties include serving as a first line supervisor for the organization.
This includes but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; assisting in budget planning and projecting short-term needs; managing projects within assigned resources; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; and when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization.
Note: This work is observed and reviewed frequently during inspections and at completion for technical accuracy, application of inspection methods and techniques, and oral and written effectiveness and clarity. If selected, you will perform work in one or more specialty areas for which hired (aviation and/or cargo).
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; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy 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.
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This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $143677 – $186785/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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