Total 34 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Los Angeles, California

Multiple positions will be filled for multiple locations with this announcement:

• Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park , Hawaii - 2 positions. Anticipated entry-on-duty is March, 2025. Pay will include a 3.15% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).
• Whiskeytown National Recreation Area , Whiskeytown, CA - 2 positions. Anticipated entry-on-duty is April, 2025.

• Serves as a dispatcher in the Park Communications Center. The Center provides all emergency and non-emergency law enforcement and medical communications for the parks as well as serving a support function to the search and rescue and fire dispatch.
• Operates multi-channel radio and coordinates radio traffic for rescues, law enforcement, ambulance, boating, natural disasters, other emergency situations and basic park inter-divisional operations.
• Conducts records checks using systems which include National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NLETS).
• In some locations, may respond to a dedicated emergency response (911) dedicated line.

• You will be the Detachment’s primary environmental representative with California and federal agencies for regulatory inspections.
• You will develop, implement, and manage the detachment’s Environmental program.
• You will conduct ESH inspections and surveys to identify and coordinate resolution of ESH deficiencies.
• You will prepare reports that contain finding, risk assessments, recommended corrective actions, and abatement dates.
• You will provide technical expertise and program planning for highly complex environmental management programs to all Detachment activities within the San Diego area.

The United States Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) 2nd Range Operations Squadron at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA is searching for a Range Engineer (NH-0855-03, GS 12/13 equivalent).

Description:
As Range Engineer you would serve as the lead government technical expert for all Western Range instrumentation assets supporting launch and test operations and are at the forefront of emerging technologies and expanding test and launch needs of the DoD/commercial industries. This is a unique position that combines detailed mission planning and technical understanding with real-time console support. You serve as a subject matter expert for a wide range of instrumentation including telemetry, radar, command transmitter and communication systems and how this system of systems interfaces with launch and test users at the Western Range. This knowledge is used to aid in making time critical decisions on console to direct actions to resolve issues and make recommendations to leadership during launch and test support, ultimately ensuring public safety and user requirements are met. You are also involved in the acquisition process for new instrumentation, providing operational technical inputs to these projects and oversee contractors and their support.

The ideal candidate should possess Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, preferably Electrical or Systems. Familiarity with Western Range instrumentation systems such as telemetry, radar, command transmitter, and communication systems, or experience with similar systems. Operational console experience during launch/test operations. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to make technical recommendations while under time critical situations. Root cause investigative experience desired. Highly self-motivated with ability to adapt and learn. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations as well as communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Key Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of multidisciplinary professional engineering concepts, principles, practices, standards, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to effectively apply advanced engineering theories, principles, and concepts to the installation, operation, and maintenance of range instrumentation, control, and display systems.
2. Knowledge of engineering sufficient to apply experimental theories and new applications to issues and provide technical advice and direction in support of systems, subsystems, and/or support equipment.
3. Knowledge of engineering documentation requirements for a wide variety of ballistic and space launch operations.
4. Knowledge of range instrumentation systems and operations.
5. Knowledge of test and evaluation.
6. Knowledge of automated data processing concepts, systems capabilities and usage.
7. Knowledge of planning and program management to execute major projects, provide expert advice to colleagues, and present innovative recommendations for advancing programs and/or methods.
8. Knowledge of funding, cost reimbursement, and standard contracting regulations, practices, and procedures.
9. Ability to work effectively in stressful situations utilizing analytical and leadership skills.
10. Ability to develop new range concepts, programs, and procedures, and direct investigative studies in these areas.
11. Ability to research, evaluate, interpret, and apply rules, regulations, and procedures to a variety of situations and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
12. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to explain complex technical issues and policy to a non-technical audience comprised of senior management, representatives from other governmental agencies, contractor personnel, and senior representatives from commercial launch customers.

NOTE: This recruitment is for a TERM position NTE 3 years. It is a time limited position and MAY be extended up to a maximum of FOUR years. For current DOI employees this MAY be a TEMP PROMOTION or TEMP REASSIGNMENT NTE. The position MAY be converted to a permanent, career or career conditional appointment without further competition as long as all requirements are met.

- Serves as a Public Affairs Specialist responsible for the design, implementation, and management of all public information and participation of a variety of projects, programs, and activities or efforts conducted and/or supported by the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) California-Great Basin (CGB), Interior Region 10.
- Direct experience with event planning and project management, working with media, Very Important Persons (VIPs), public speaking.
- Responsible for high profile projects that are varied in scope and nature, and require the use of various technology, tools, and platforms (i.e., Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Hootsuite, Flickr, ArcGIS StoryMap, Microsoft 365, OneDrive Adobe, Cision, and other relevant, communication and planning tools, etc.).
- Develops and implements strategic planning initiatives that assist with the prioritization, organization and roll-out of public affairs related materials including, but not limited to, communication plans/strategies, news releases, fact sheets, talking points, presentations, feature articles, speeches, brochures, website and web-based ArcGIS story maps, audiovisual clips/segments, for the purpose of reaching target appropriate audiences.
- Able to report on all project statuses, milestones, next steps, and resource needs while ensuring project details (i.e., project schedules, budgets, changes, etc.) are communicated and confirmed with the subject matter experts.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), 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.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at John Wayne Airport (SNA), 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.

As a Public Affairs Specialist within the Office of Communication and Publishing, some of your specific duties will include:

• Uses a variety of visual storytelling approaches to translate complex scientific charts, maps, or graphics into products designed to engage general audiences.
• Communicate information that involves high visibility issues and may require careful coordination or fast-paced responses to tight deadlines, exercising appropriate professional judgement in handling of sensitive and controversial situations.
• Plans and coordinates the release of newsworthy public information. Maintains relationships with reporters, government officials, stakeholders, and other target audiences. Develops outreach events to help meet communication goals.
• Develops products, campaigns, and posts to reach audiences with a combination of written and visual products for web or social media. Develops a variety of multimedia and interactive products that incorporate photos and videos.
• Independently researches, writes, and prepares content for public dissemination such as new releases, feature stories, talking points, speeches, briefing materials, videos, photographs and social media posts that highlight USGS science and activities.

As a Public Affairs Specialist within the Office of Communication and Publishing, some of your specific duties will include:

• Uses a variety of visual storytelling approaches to translate complex scientific charts, maps, or graphics into products designed to engage general audiences.
• Communicate information that involves high visibility issues and may require careful coordination or fast-paced responses to tight deadlines, exercising appropriate professional judgement in handling of sensitive and controversial situations.
• Plans and coordinates the release of newsworthy public information. Maintains relationships with reporters, government officials, stakeholders, and other target audiences. Develops outreach events to help meet communication goals.
• Develops products, campaigns, and posts to reach audiences with a combination of written and visual products for web or social media. Develops a variety of multimedia and interactive products that incorporate photos and videos.
• Independently researches, writes, and prepares content for public dissemination such as new releases, feature stories, talking points, speeches, briefing materials, videos, photographs and social media posts that highlight USGS science and activities.

This Transportation Security Manager position is located Sacramento International Airport (SMF), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing screening checkpoints that are central to TSA objectives that serve to protect the traveling public by preventing any deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto an aircraft.
• Recognizing and recommending correction of improper use or application of equipment, providing guidance to subordinates, and answering routine questions presented by subordinates.
• Managing and supporting the collections of various performance metrics in an effort to identify areas in need of process improvement and systemic or individual weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies in the screening process.
• Coordinating national and local crisis management and incident response protocols.
• Recognizing and understanding the customer service needs of the traveling public and balances these needs with safety and security in mind.
• Working cooperatively with airport stakeholders in furtherance of the TSA mission.
• Monitoring individual performance and providing frequent communication in order to promote screener development.

1. Maintains and tracks Security Forces incident reports, tickets, barments, driving records, revocations, and suspense using the Security Forces Management Information System (SFMIS).
2. Maintains controlled items. Maintains control logs, files, accountability for tickets, and accident/incident reports that may be classified. Conducts quarterly audits to ensure all reports/tickets are accounted for in the file.
3. Provides administrative support to ensure efficient office operations. Receives and answers routine telephone inquiries or refers to appropriate staff. Receives and refers visitors.

As a General Engineer/Physical Scientist you will:

• Ensure the comprehensive planning and execution of ~100 person SAFe Agile Release Train business process transformation and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) Digital Thread/Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) application delivery to maximize business outcomes and benefits to our partners and stakeholders. Incumbent will also ensure the SAFe-based operating model evolves to meet the needs of the organization and team.
• Utilize knowledge of the product development lifecycle to identify and pursue risks and opportunities that can be resolved with digital thread, digital engineering tools, and model-based business process transformation investments.
• Apply skill and experience in leading business process redesign and organizational change initiatives, including training, communication, leadership engagement and user adoption strategies, particularly in a multi-site environment.
• Utilize knowledge of the how manufacturing production organizations convert product design into manufactured product to identify and pursue risks and opportunities that can be resolved with digital thread, digital engineering tool, and model-based business process transformation investments.
• Utilize knowledge of the how customer requirements drive lower level requirements, system functional design, system physical design, and product Verification & Validation (V&V) plans leading to product qualification and certification to identify and pursue risks and opportunities that can be resolved with digital thread, digital engineering tool, and model-based business process transformation investments.

Serves as a Civil Engineer with expertise and experience in that general field. Is responsible for the preparation of designs and related work, for the preparation of construction and procurement specifications, and for the performance of staff activities as required. Assignments include, but are not limited to, all or portions of the following; (1) structures such as buildings, powerplants, pumping plants, transmission lines, switch yards and substations, roads, bridges, fish hatcheries, and recreation development facilities, and (2) water development, conveyance, and control facilities such as dams, canals, tunnels, pipelines, distribution systems, and drainage facilities.

• Prepares and reviews designs for portions of large projects or complete designs for smaller-scaled facilities.
• Prepares technical portions of construction or procurement specifications. Reviews and provides input on contract bids, contractors' proposals and claims and other technical matters.
• Prepares and coordinates the preparation of cost estimates
• Provides technical assistance to Project Offices on the functional adequacy or safety of existing structures, features, or equipment.

Serves as a Civil Engineer with expertise and experience in that general field. Is responsible for the preparation of designs and related work, for the preparation of construction and procurement specifications, and for the performance of staff activities as required. Assignments include, but are not limited to, all or portions of the following; (1) structures such as buildings, powerplants, pumping plants, transmission lines, switch yards and substations, roads, bridges, fish hatcheries, and recreation development facilities, and (2) water development, conveyance, and control facilities such as dams, canals, tunnels, pipelines, distribution systems, and drainage facilities.

• Prepares and reviews designs for portions of large projects or complete designs for smaller-scaled facilities.
• Prepares technical portions of construction or procurement specifications. Reviews and provides input on contract bids, contractors' proposals and claims and other technical matters.
• Prepares and coordinates the preparation of cost estimates
• Provides technical assistance to Project Offices on the functional adequacy or safety of existing structures, features, or equipment.

An entry level Federal Air Marshal serves as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS). The Federal Air Marshals' primary function is to protect commercial passenger flights by deterring and countering the risk of terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other crimes to protect the nation's transportation infrastructure. Federal Air Marshals are equipped to operate independently in a highly stressful environment with little or no back-up available. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Participates in multi-agency task forces involving other federal, state, and local agencies in support of an integrated Federal law enforcement and intelligence approach to proactively fight terrorism.
• Coordinates and administers law enforcement, investigative, analytical, or advisory activities to ensure compliance with federal laws, regulations, and other mandatory guidelines.
• Makes arrests without warrants for any offense against the United States committed in their presence, or for any felony cognizable under the laws of the United States if there is probable cause to believe that a felony is being or has been committed.
• Seeks and executes warrants for arrest or seizure of evidence upon probable cause that a violation has been committed; and identifies and interviews witnesses and suspects.
• Presents information regarding law enforcement activities to the appropriate U.S. Attorney, as necessary. Such law enforcement activities may involve matters of extreme sensitivity with difficult planning and coordination problems because of jurisdictional concerns involving other nations, and federal, state, county, and local governments.

This position is a primary Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) position and is covered under the Special LEO Retirement Provisions. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) is approved for this position to compensate for unscheduled duty in excess of a basic workweek. Federal Air Marshals must work or be available to work an average of two extra hours per non excludable work day. LEAP is not authorized until all initial training requirements are successfully completed and upon issue of the Federal Air Marshal badge and credential.

• You will implement and monitor the commands physical, information and personnel security programs.
• You will implement and monitor the commands physical, information and personnel security programs.
• You will evaluate and recommend if security clearances should be granted, suspended, revoked or denied (advise on security clearance determinations).
• You will review and maintain tracking systems for background investigation reports to determine security eligibility of individuals.
• You will serve as the Command Physical Security Officer (PHYSEC) and Anti-terrorism Force Protection Officer (AT/FP).
• You will establish policies, procedures, instructions, control systems and methods to prevent the compromise and loss of classified and unclassified information under the Information Security (INFOSEC) Program.
• You will be responsible for the Command Security Education, Training and Awareness (SETA) program by developing, implementing, organizing and coordinating initial, recurring and refresher SETA requirements.