Total 414 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Austin, Texas, United States of America

This Stakeholder Manager position is located at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with leadership to develop, coordinate, implement and maintain a program to communicate to stakeholders TSA's policies, programs, and directives.
• Identifying and responding to stakeholders' questions, programs, and concerns regarding security.
• Recommending changes to improve communications with stakeholders.
• Working to identify and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of aviation security policies.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at East Texas Regional Airport (GGG), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO), you will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice level TSOs. As an LTSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. You will make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing input to supervisors and managers concerning a variety of human resources matters including, but not limited to, employee performance, promotions, reassignments, awards, etc.
• Implementing security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
• Assisting with investigations of incidents, and preparing incident reports or other documents that convey required information.
• Responding to breaches of security and emergency situations.
• Training team members, monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, etc.).

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Tyler Pounds Field Airport (TYR), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes. You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology. In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
• Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
• Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.
• Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.
• Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.
• Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.

The Office of Acquisition Information Technology Services provides transformational system development, incremental system development, operational and management services for Federal Acquisition Services (FAS) business applications. The organization advises FAS leadership and program areas on IT tools that support and enhance FAS’s business operations. IDQ is organizationally aligned to the FAS business areas to most effectively deliver the IT services, systems, and functions they need. Additionally, IDQ provides cloud integration technology functions as a shared service for all of GSA IT.

As an IT Program Manager you will develop, implement, and/or oversee multi-year IT initiatives of such magnitude they must be
carried out through multiple related projects.

You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Managing long term IT projects which include: identifying customer needs and requirements; analyzing systems requirements and environments. 
• Providing recommendations and advice to stakeholders and senior management officials on IT solutions critical to organizational functions.
• Ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, and procedures. 
• Ensuring appropriate product-related training and documentation are developed and made available to customers. 
• Leading customer support system improvements.

This position is located in the Office of Information Services (OIS), Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, United States Capitol Police (USCP). OIS provides modern, cost effective, reliable, and secure information and technology products and services - a vital enabler of, and strategic asset to the USCP's mission.  The Enterprise Architect serves as the principal advisor to the Chief Information Officer with responsibility for establishing the agency's technical vision and leading all aspects of technology development.

Creates and implements a vision for the USCP's information management framework, technology systems engineering, and the technical management of information technology in accordance with the Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996.  Designs customer-oriented initiatives and objectives that are based on the successful implementation of the road maps. Chairs high-level committees, review groups, and councils for the planning, development, evaluation, and management of USCP’s information management systems. 

Develops, plans, coordinates, and implements information technology architecture, service architecture, service catalog, and policy in specific areas, such as enterprise architecture, technology insertion, processing, and reengineering. Interpretations, findings, and judgments form the basis for official actions and/or policies. Identifies potentially beneficial areas for analysis, formulating proposals for original studies and justifying and presenting such proposals to appropriate authorities within the OIS. Establishes and/or updates EA policies and directives from the operations, intelligence, logistics, and administrative areas to ensure they are accurate and consistent across USCP.

Within the Federal budgeting process, develops, plans, and oversees implementation of short and long-range plans for acquisition of information technology hardware, software, and firmware to support the Department’s vision. Performs business case analyses to determine return on investments using investment strategies and business process reengineering techniques as they apply to information technology systems. Evaluates emerging technologies and prototype programs and guides their deployment to satisfy mission requirements. 

As a Public Health Advisor you will:

• Lead the development of nationwide program operations and initiatives for assigned operating public health programs.
• Formulate national program and project goals, objectives, operating policies, strategic program plans, guidelines, standards, and priorities.
• Develop and implement strategies and plans for meeting national program objectives.
• Identify and evaluate information, data requirements, and resources to establish priorities and to maintain capacity to respond to internal and external demands.
• Serve as senior level evaluator and conduct complex evaluation studies on operating public health programs.
• Perform analysis and prepare intricate, substantive study reports to cover, at a minimum, study approach and methodologies, findings, and recommendations.
• Perform analysis of collected data and findings and interpret complex legislative, regulatory, and/or policy guidance for use in managing nationwide public health programs.

The Data Analyst will support program effectiveness and data-driven initiatives for the Office of Learning, Education, and Development Strategy (LEADS) within Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer(OCHCO). This position serves as a data analyst within the Training, Evaluation, and Assessment Metrics division for LEADS where they will help build on existing data processes to develop more efficient ways of capturing, storing, manipulating, and analyzing data related to DHS learning and development initiatives. The ideal candidate would be able to use innovative problem solving and critical thinking to eliminate routine work, reduce data entry errors, and refine data processes.

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. This position will serve as a Supervisory Legal Assistant/Office Manager to one or more sections.

As a Supervisory Legal Assistant GS-0986-9, you will be responsible for performing duties which include, but are not limited to the following:

• Utilize various types of software including import/export of data, spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), desktop publishing Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and presentation software;
• Clearly communicate with staff regarding deadlines, due dates; problem resolution, cooperation, collaboration, procedures on administrative matters (e.g., leave, training, etc.) with some supervision.
• Provide management with advice on issues such as, the utilization of personnel resources, procurement of office equipment and supplies, and future office space needs.
• Identify and alert management, external and internal staff of critical dates (e.g., court hearing, appeal recommendation, timesheets) under close supervision; organize review of incoming mail and packages; and identify critical dates.
• Prepare and handle sensitive personnel information, correspondence, and other related documents.

• Perform periodic ratings of supervised staff; make performance recommendations regarding staff who are not directly supervised, make recommendation for awards and promotions; identify training and development needs of administrative professionals.
• Resolve conflicts or other problems experienced by staff.
• Utilize human resources systems to input information as directed and track performance, awards, promotions, contact information, etc. to assist section management and staff; use time and attendance software and travel authorization and expense software.
• Communicate distinctly with others to ensure litigation support coverage and to ensure quality work product.
• Utilize various types of software including import/export of data, spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), desktop publishing (Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat) and presentation software (Microsoft PowerPoint).

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The Pathways Internship Program gives Interns the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and the opportunity to foster networking relationships.

As a Student Trainee, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Communicating with internal and external customers.
• Providing clerical support to assigned office.
• Performing data entry, data queries, manipulating and extrapolating data for reports and presentations.
• Using computer and various software to produce written products.

This position is located in the Division of DLNG - Facility Review & Inspections, Washington, DC Office, in the Office of Energy Projects.

As a Civil Engineer, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Reviewing engineering related data in applications for proposed LNG facilities; performing civil engineering related calculations required for the site specific review of LNG facilities; conducting authorization final design reviews for proposed LNG facilities; inspecting the construction of LNG facilities; and conducting technical reviews for operational LNG facilities.
• Preparing the engineering analyses included in Commission NEPA documents for proposed LNG facilities.
• Participating in technical meetings on LNG engineering and safety matters with representatives of industry, applicants, and local, state, and Federal agencies.

• Answers the telephone and is the initial office contact.
• Personally responds to routine questions pertaining to the mission and functions of the assigned office. Handles routine requests for information of a recurring nature and refers other inquiries to appropriate staff member in assigned office.
• Reads directives and instructional material pertaining to the functions of the assigned office in order to be aware of new, revised, or amended procedures for that office.
• Performs basic data entry and routine report generation.
• Participates in special projects assigned by the supervisor, team leader and/or higher-level staff within the assigned office.
• Performs a variety of clerical and typing duties in support of the assigned office.
• Establishes, maintains and revises a variety of files and records in connection with the work of assigned office.

• Recommend initiation or revision of local regulations, supplements, circulars, letters, etc., falling within the purview of the Physical Security
• Responsible for performing extensive site-surveys, studies and analysis of installation physical security requirements.
• Consult on construction of and plans security systems to control ingress, and egress, as well as anti-sabotage efforts.
• Monitor and analysis the viability of the installation physical security programs.
• Plan through advice, recommendation and the preparation of implementing plans, programs, and policy documentation.
• Conduct detailed formal and informal briefings and classes concerning physical security to all levels in the command.

• Recommend initiation or revision of local regulations, supplements, circulars, letters, etc., falling within the purview of the Physical Security
• Responsible for performing extensive site-surveys, studies and analysis of installation physical security requirements.
• Consult on construction of and plans security systems to control ingress, and egress, as well as anti-sabotage efforts.
• Monitor and analysis the viability of the installation physical security programs.
• Plan through advice, recommendation and the preparation of implementing plans, programs, and policy documentation.
• Conduct detailed formal and informal briefings and classes concerning physical security to all levels in the command.

This position is located within the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Human Resources Division, Employee and Labor Relations Branch.

This position is being advertised as both location negotiable after selection and with a duty station(s) of Sterling, VA; Washington, DC; or Jefferson, LA with the option of telework. If applying to "negotiable after selection", this means that your duty station will be based off your home address, and you will be a full-time remote worker. If applying to a specific duty station, you may be allowed to telework a set number of day(s) per pay period, with supervisory approval.

At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Provides expert advice and guidance to managers on a wide range of employee performance and conduct issues.
2. Conducts and oversees administrative investigations and assists management in addressing allegations of workplace harassment.
3. Serves as management's representative for conducting day to day business with the labor organizations for the assigned organizations.
4. Provides policy guidance and interpretation to the staff of all organizational elements dealing with labor organizations serviced by Human Resources Division.
5. Provides staff level advisory services to all levels within the assigned organizations on specific and bureau/office-wide issues that impact on the employee and labor relations programs.

As a Correspondence Analyst, at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties:

• Evaluating the agencies equities and expertise culling information from several sources ensuring submissions approval assigned by leadership.
• Managing input derived from the agency clearance process, which includes leadership, de-conflicting contending positions, and alternative language.
• Providing procedural and technical advice, interpretations, and guidance to the staff regarding the preparation of written materials, workflow, and clearance processing to ensure timely responses.
• Enforcing record management policies, standards, procedures, and practices to ensure effective information resource management policies are met.