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This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Miami International Airport (MIA), 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.

• Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;
• Performs various law enforcement and administrative functions throughout the department;
• Manages, supervises and coordinates the Police Service law enforcement activities for a designated assigned area;
• Serves as a watch commander or administrative lieutenant at the geographic area level;
• Conducts inspections of personnel, equipment and facilities to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures;
• Establishes priorities to coordinate, plan, organize and complete work;
• Oversees human resource activities such as recruitment of vacancies; preparing, conducting and reviewing performance evaluations; takes disciplinary action; identifies and conducts specific training; approves and monitors leave requests;
• Responds to highly dangerous and active crimes in progress
• Makes independent decisions to take, direct and coordinate immediate steps to preserve life and property;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• You will serve as identification (ID) card clerk responsible for control over the receipt and and accountability for a variety of ID cards for active duty military, retired military, disabled veterans, military family members and DoD civilians.
• You will identify and analyze problems and issues concerning the work, determine interrelationships involved and determine appropriate methods and techniques to resolve matters.
• You will respond to a variety of telephonic and written inquires pertaining to eligibility for Uniformed Services, Common Access Cards(CACs) and ID cards.
• You will maintain and update training manuals and user guides.
• You will provide advice and first level customer assistance to CAC users.

• You will provide technical and administrative supervision and training for administrative support personnel assigned to NRRO.
• You will direct subordinates and review their work.
• You will ensure timely completion of assigned work.
• You will conduct corrective interviews with employees and recommend appropriate disciplinary action when warranted.

• You will develop, implement, and modify a Risk Strategy for each assigned maintenance availability to include the details associated with the methods and data sources to be used in the risk management process.
• You will coordinate, direct, and provide Risk Management training as required to improve process knowledge, communication, awareness, ownership and management of risks.
• You will maintain the risk management database and develop and submit risk management reports to support project, organizational, and customer meeting and communications.
• You will work with risk leads, track the accomplishment of assigned mitigation actions and support risk leads and other project team members in assessing the actual risk of impact of those actions.
• You will maintain a working relationship with other project Risk Managers and share process-related learning points as well as specific risk-related information to improve overall shipyard maintenance/production effectiveness and efficiency.

The Deputy Associate Commissioner for Executive Operations and Strategic Management (DAC, OEOSM) serves as a liaison with the Office of Human Resources on organizational realignment recommendations and supporting documentation for Deputy Commissioner approval and provides guidance on Equal Employment Opportunity policies and procedures, and on sensitive personnel issues within overarching Agency guidelines. Oversees OHO's administrative and personnel delegations of authority program.

The DAC, OEOSM is responsible for administering and leading OHO's employee development, career and succession planning programs, and general activities of the OHO National Training Center and Learning Resource Center. Develops overall OHO training policy and develops operating procedures related to training and employee development for OHO employees nationwide. Provides technical assistance to components to conduct needs analysis and set priorities and conducts a comprehensive training evaluation program to ensure the cost-effectiveness of training and stewardship of resources devoted to meeting training needs. Administers and manages the performance management program, the PACS appraisal system, and employee recognition programs, ensuring fair and equitable treatment of all employees. Manages OHO recruitment needs in accordance with annual hiring plans and administers recruitment plans among OHO components at the Headquarters and field levels.

The incumbent formulates, develops, communicates, and oversees field practices and procedures governing Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) conduct, performance, and alleged public misconduct complaints in coordination with the Office of the Chief Administrative Law Judge (OCALJ). Processes requests for settlements in labor relations matters. In coordination with Office of Labor Management and Employee Relations (OLMER) and the Office of General Counsel (OGC), conducts administrative investigations of harassment and other potential misconduct. Working closely with the OCALJ, provides advice, guidance, and counsel to field offices in specific areas of identified needs. Working closely with OGC and the OLMER, reviews, researches, and recommends action on ALJ conduct and performance issues to OCALJ. Investigates allegations of misconduct from the public regarding Administrative Law Judges during the hearing process. Provides technical analyses, guidance and advice concerning administrative procedures involving ALJs. Represents OHO on relevant ongoing and ad hoc workgroups, task forces, etc. Consults with the Office of Civil Rights and Equal Opportunity regarding equal employment opportunity matters. Responsible for executing OHO's duties associated with audits and nationwide initiatives stemming from involvement with oversight organizations (e.g., GAO, OIG, etc.). Handles and disseminates information requested under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and the Privacy Act.

• Observes and participates in squadron activities in order to identify psychosocial stressors and barriers to optimal human performance.
• Develops and implements initiatives to mitigate psychosocial stressors and risks and optimize airmen performance.
• Provides psychological consultation, education, and training to military commanders/senior leaders, other mental health professionals, and medical staff.
• Conducts psychodiagnostic assessments and provides evidence-based psychotherapy.

At the GS-7 level, you will:

• Researches and interprets legal and regulatory material for use by the supervisor or coworkers.
• Performs varied routine legal support or law-related functions. Analyzes portions of legal issues, questions or cases.
• Collects data from a variety of reference sources in office and prepares documents for use by attorneys or other legal support staff.
• Assembles materials for staff associated with briefings, conferences, and meetings.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

• Determines need for, initiates, and formulates policy, practices, procedures, and methods related to areas of responsibility for the guidance of subordinate staff.
• Negotiates settlement of differences for all construction contracts under engineering and recommends a basis for satisfactory settlements to contracting officer in formal contract construction.
• Recommends changes in program direction as indicated by changing direction from the Regional level, rate of progress toward goals and objectives, and other factors which influence the engineering and safety programs.
• Participates with other staff officers and District Rangers as a team member representing engineering to arrive at recommendations for the engineering organization, engineering programs, and objectives.
• Participates with the Supervisor and other staff officers as a problem-solving team member.
• Makes recommendations for solutions to areas of responsibility and developmental programs, participating also in total Forest activities.
• Gives expert advice about the implementation of proposed policies, plans, and programs.
• Establishes and communicates guidelines and performance requirements to employees; conducts formal performance reviews; and identifies and provides for the developmental and training needs of employees.
• Performs administrative and human resources management functions for the unit; provides advice, counsel, or instruction on both administrative and work matters; and assures full compliance with safety regulations.
• Hears and resolves employee complaints, effects minor disciplinary measures, and recommends action in more serious cases.
• Performs supervisory duties 20% or less of the time.

A total of two (2) vacancies will be filled and physically located in Bloomington, MN or Fergus Falls, MN and salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected. The salary above reflects the Rest of U.S. (RUS) pay scale. Locality tables may be found at: 2024 General Schedule (GS) Pay Tables. Additional questions regarding placement should be reserved for the interview process.

As a Legal Instruments Examiner your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review appropriate documents for the transfer of real property interests and perform review of legal instruments and related documents (e.g., easement agreements, purchase options, exhibits, land exchange agreements, mortgage subordinations, affidavits, solicitor's opinions, waivers, pre-acquisition contaminant reports) required for the acquisition of interests in land for assigned projects.
• With assistance from Realty Specialists, participate in various realty transactions associated with the acquisition of interests in land and exchange of land.
• Assist in the procurement and review of abstracts of title, title certificates, or other forms of title evidence. Examine title and makes recommendations on how to cure title problems or clear title.
• Review title defects and objections raised by the Solicitor's office, and recommend steps to correct title.

• You will develop the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard strategy that ensures workload and workforce are stable and balanced and the infrastructure is in place to ensure the most cost-efficient operating environment.
• You will direct the Shipyard's Technology Transfer Program to enhance current Shipyard operations through discussions with members of the private sector and academic community who are engaged in emerging technology.
• You will review long-range workload projections through the next 10-15 years and make recommendations for the best course of action to support the projected work in terms of capital investments and human resource planning.
• You will oversee the Shipyard programming proposal for Program Objective Memorandum (POM), budget proposal for DON, and Execution Plan for Execution Year.
• You will provide technical guidance, personnel, performance and position management; identify training needs; interview/select candidates for vacancies; recommend promotions and awards; resolve disciplinary issues and administer EEO policies.

A total of two (2) vacancies will be filled and physically located in Bloomington, MN or Fergus Falls, MN and salary will be based upon duty station and locality pay once selected. The salary above reflects the Rest of U.S. (RUS) pay scale. Locality tables may be found at: 2024 General Schedule (GS) Pay Tables. Additional questions regarding placement should be reserved for the interview process.

As a Legal Instruments Examiner your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Review appropriate documents for the transfer of real property interests and perform review of legal instruments and related documents (e.g., easement agreements, purchase options, exhibits, land exchange agreements, mortgage subordinations, affidavits, solicitor's opinions, waivers, pre-acquisition contaminant reports) required for the acquisition of interests in land for assigned projects.
• With assistance from Realty Specialists, participate in various realty transactions associated with the acquisition of interests in land and exchange of land.
• Assist in the procurement and review of abstracts of title, title certificates, or other forms of title evidence. Examine title and makes recommendations on how to cure title problems or clear title.
• Review title defects and objections raised by the Solicitor's office, and recommend steps to correct title.

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Salary Information: The salary range for Chicago, IL (ORD - Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is $44,180 to $61,657 or $21.17 to $29.54 per hour and includes locality pay of 30.41%.

This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSOs) within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
• Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches. This may include application of risk-based security screening protocols that vary based on program requirements.
• Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior, and is open to change and adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles.

• Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Public Affairs division/ directorate, ensuring that Public Affairs activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities
• Represents the organization with a variety of councils, boards, working groups, and panels inside and outside the agency
• Serves as senior adviser for Public Affairs

• Leads a unit or team of employees and distributes/balances workload in accordance with established workflow or job specialization;
• Empathizes, engages, and communicates with all individuals encountered to ensure a positive and safe environment;
• Instructs/trains employees in specific tasks and job techniques;
• Resolves simple, informal complaints of employees and refers others to supervisor;
• Assures compliance with federal, state, county and municipal laws and ordinances as they pertain to VA property and agency rules and regulations pertaining to law enforcement work;
• Writes uniform offense reports covering incidents that contain pertinent information, which is factual, classified properly, and submits reports timely;
• Questions victims and witnesses at the scene of an incident;
• Issues citations for personally observed violations of the law, rules, or regulations;
• Assists victims of accidents or assaults by providing first aid, etc.;
• Obtains statements from persons involved in or who has witnessed an accident;
• Pursues and apprehends person fleeing a crime scene or attempting to resist arrest while on VA property;
• Identifies and reacts to overcome life threatening situations such as natural or manmade disasters, hostage, barrier, terrorist attack, kidnap, or felony assault;
• Conducts long and short-term investigations;
• Performs all other duties as assigned.