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A SECURITY OFFICER, GS, 0080, 13, 1. Exercises direct supervisory and personnel management responsibilities. Provides supervisory responsibility for subordinate security force squadron personnel to include Active Guard Reserve (AGR) military personnel, Federal Technicians, Security Cooperative Agreement (SCA) employees, and Drill Status Guardsman (DSG) to meet all Integrated Defense, LE and AT/FP requirements for the installation. Sole authority for establishing arming authority for personnel. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Makes recommendations for selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Recommends awards when appropriate and reviews within-grade increases when employees are eligible and follows up on the status when required Listens and resolves employee complaints at the lowest level and refers unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Leave request approval authority; assures adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Applies EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. Supports the Whistleblower Protection Program by responding constructively to employees who make protected disclosures under 5 U.S.C. 2302(b)(8); taking responsible and appropriate actions to resolve any such disclosures; and creating an environment in which employees feel comfortable making such disclosures. (25%)
2. Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all Integrated Defense (ID) and Law Enforcement (LE) activities within an Air National Guard Wing as the Defense Force Commander (DFC). Reports directly to the Wing Commander for immediate threat responses and to the Mission Support Group Commander for routine matters. Exercises broad delegated authority to independently manage ID and LE programs. Leverages comprehensive knowledge of security programs to serve as principal advisor to senior leaders within and outside the organization on all matters related to the administration of integrated defense and law enforcement programs. Establishes long-range strategic vision, goals, and objectives for work performed by the organization and all subordinate employees. Directs and evaluates work of all assigned personnel conducting Integrated Defense, Physical Security, Anti-terrorism, Force Protection, Counter Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-sUAS), and Combat Arms programs. Directs protection of assigned Protection Level (PL) 1-4 assets. Exercises expertise in multiple security disciplines to monitor changes in technology, policy, and procedures in order to solve complex problems, make key decisions, and maximize effectiveness of local programs. Plans, executes, and evaluates budgetary authority for all assigned programs, ensuring effective and efficient use of resources. (30%)
3. Directs, plans, organizes, and oversees all Anti-Terrorism (AT) and Force Protection (FP) activities within an Air National Guard Wing as the Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO). When functioning as the ATO, reports directly to the Wing Commander and exercises broad delegated authority to independently manage the AT/FP program.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Salary Information: The salary range for St Petersburg, FL (PIE - St Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport) is $39,576 to $55,231 or $18.96 to $26.46 per hour and includes locality pay of 16.82%.

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.

As a INVESTIGATIVE ASSISTANT you will be responsible for the following duties:
-Assist with conducting Federal Personnel Background Investigations, many of which are sensitive or controversial, where allegations, hearsay information, or other vague or intangible information of an adverse nature exist.
-Obtain records used to evaluate individual's trustworthiness for access to classified information, placement in a sensitive position, retention in the military services, or placement in Federal employment.
-Assist with collecting and developing information from a variety of records.
-Prepare reports of investigation in accordance with DOD guidelines and instructions.
-Assist in the Field Office, on an as needed basis, to ensure coverage is maintained with the administrative tasks

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Salary Information: The salary range for Tampa, FL (TPA - Tampa International Airport) is $39,576 to $55,231 or $18.96 to $26.46 per hour and includes locality pay of 16.82%.

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.

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Salary Information: The salary range for West Palm Beach, FL (PBI - Palm Beach International Airport) is $42,151 to $58,825 or $20.2 to $28.19 per hour and includes locality pay of 24.42%.

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.

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Salary Information: The salary range for West Palm Beach, FL (VRB - Vero Beach Regional Airport) is $42,151 to $58,825 or $20.2 to $28.19 per hour and includes locality pay of 24.42%.

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.

Claims Specialists conduct interviews with the public to obtain, clarify, and verify information about initial and continuing eligibility for retirement, survivors, disability, health insurance benefits, and eligibility for supplemental security income including State supplements. In addition, they resolve discrepancies, clarify issues and make final decisions for initial and post-entitlement for benefits and payments; adjudicate and authorize entitlement or disallowance actions at all levels of difficulty and complexity under programs administered by SSA.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of Mexico OCS Region (GOMR), District Field Operations, New Orleans District, Well Operations Section, Well Operations Inspection Unit, duty stationed in Jefferson, LA.

At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Perform well-operation inspections of oil and gas facilities to ensure safety of operations and personnel.
2. Identify deficiencies or violations of environmental and safety laws and regulations.
3. Work with senior Inspectors in conducing investigation of accidents associated with offshore drilling, workover/completion, or other related operations.
4. Plan and schedule inspections of routine operations or designated portion or more complex operations.
5. Write reports of operations findings, and Letters of Deficiency.

Telework:
BSEE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Travel:
You may be expected to travel 1-5 nights per month.

Medical Requirements:
Incumbent must be able to pass a pre-employment physical as per the BSEE Medical Standards.

Work Environment:
The work environment contains elements of exposure to potentially dangerous situations involving field visits to oil, gas, Sulphur, and other mineral facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. The employee may work at great heights on large pieces of equipment and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions. The employee wears hardhats, safety glasses, safety-toe shoes, hearing protection, selected uniforms for the environment and takes other various safety precautions. Travel to and from the designated airport or land-based locations is by government motor vehicle. Offshore travel is by contracted helicopter, and/or lessee furnished boat.

Bargaining Unit:
This position is included in a bargaining unit. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 2798, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.

Salary Information
GS-7: $56,654 - $73,652
GS-9: $69,298 - $90,087
GS-11: $83,844 - $108,995
First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This vacancy is also announced as BSEE-EENN-25-FS-018(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE), Gulf of Mexico OCS Region (GOMR), District Field Operations, New Orleans District, Well Operations Section, Well Operations Inspection Unit, duty stationed in Jefferson, LA.

At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Perform well-operation inspections of oil and gas facilities to ensure safety of operations and personnel.
2. Identify deficiencies or violations of environmental and safety laws and regulations.
3. Work with senior Inspectors in conducing investigation of accidents associated with offshore drilling, workover/completion, or other related operations.
4. Plan and schedule inspections of routine operations or designated portion or more complex operations.
5. Write reports of operations findings, and Letters of Deficiency.

Telework:
BSEE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Travel:
You may be expected to travel 1-5 nights per month.

Medical Requirements:
Incumbent must be able to pass a pre-employment physical as per the BSEE Medical Standards.

Work Environment:
The work environment contains elements of exposure to potentially dangerous situations involving field visits to oil, gas, Sulphur, and other mineral facilities in the Gulf of Mexico. The employee may work at great heights on large pieces of equipment and may be exposed to extreme weather conditions. The employee wears hardhats, safety glasses, safety-toe shoes, hearing protection, selected uniforms for the environment and takes other various safety precautions. Travel to and from the designated airport or land-based locations is by government motor vehicle. Offshore travel is by contracted helicopter, and/or lessee furnished boat.

Bargaining Unit:
This position is included in a bargaining unit. The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 2798, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.

Salary Information
GS-7: $56,654 - $73,652
GS-9: $69,298 - $90,087
GS-11: $83,844 - $108,995
First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

This vacancy is also announced as BSEE-EENN-25-FS-017(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures.

• Performs adjudicative functions including recommendations and determinations concerning National Security and Public Trust suitability, fitness, granting personnel security eligibility.
• Subject matter expert and project manager for a variety of Personnel security projects and/or initiatives supported or carried out by the Division of Personnel Security (DPS) for Security Management Group (SMG).
• Reviews investigative reports performed by the office of Personnel Management (OPM), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Defense Security Services (DSS) to determine of the appropriate and required scope of the investigation.
• Conducts personal interviews independently, except when safety concerns are present, with individuals whose investigative reports reflect derogatory information to ascertain additional information/disposition.

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To serve as a command headquarters level senior program analyst, applying Air Force military rated aviator experience, to plan, organize, and determine necessary policies, regulations, directives, programs, doctrine, and procedures for the establishment and maintenance of assigned major command program(s).

DUTIES:

1. Applying Air Force military rated aviator experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command program(s).
2. Documents planning and programming decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and Major Command requirements.
3. Using Air Force military experience, actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques.
4. Oral and written communication.

As an Equal Opportunity Investigator, at the full performance level, you will perform the following duties:

• Utilizes a variety of investigative techniques such as interviews or fact-finding conferences, and a variety of instruments such as requests for information, position statements, exchange of letters or memoranda, interrogatories, and affidavits to investigate alleged violations of Federal equal employment opportunity laws;
• Requests documentary evidence and interview witnesses and responsible management officials (RMOs) to obtain their testimony about the claims;
• Prepares affidavits tailored to the appropriate model of proof for review and signature by these witnesses and RMOs; AND
• Uses evidence obtained during the investigation to write and organize the Report of Investigation (ROI), as well as to prepare an investigative summary which summarizes the ROI.

(Continued from Summary)

GS-09 cont'd: Incumbent works closely with the supervisor in performing duties identified in the full performance core personnel document.
GS-11- The primary purpose of this position is to perform work in support of maintenance operations analysis functions in evaluating and improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity of technical organizations and programs.

DUTIES GS-09 AND GS-11

• Plans, organizes, and coordinates activities of functional specialists including contracting, engineering, program control, and configuration/data management. Continually studies, reviews, and evaluates program progress. Formalizes system requirements into appropriate specifications.
• Performs administrative office support functions and maintains cooperative working relationships with coworkers, related functions, customers, and operating officials.
• Independently performs a variety of financial management assignments related to the receipt, disbursement, accounting for, and safeguarding of funds in accordance with established principles, statutes, and policies.
• Uses multiple office automation software capabilities to produce a wide range of documents that often require complex formats, such as graphics or tables within text, editing and reformatting electronic drafts, and updating or revising existing databases or spreadsheets.

Specific duties include:

• Counsel veterans, their dependents, and beneficiaries regarding all benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as non-VA benefits available through other organizations concerned with veterans.
• Discuss with the claimant the immediate and long-term factors that may influence the decision between different benefits.
• Acts as an advocate for veterans and ·their beneficiaries in their dealings with other VA elements and organizations that affect their claims.
• Describes the types of documentation needed to expedite claim processing, as well as how to find, fill out, and submit the paperwork needed for the particular type of claim being submitted.
• Collects the required data and finish a claim with the veteran and/or a family member present.
• Explains the VA's judgments to the claimant and provides verbal or written justification for those decisions.
• Occasionally, along with a senior specialist, may represent the Department of Veterans Affairs at various outreach events such seminars, committee meetings, service organization meetings, home visits, and other veteran-related activities.
• Determines the needs of those looking for social services and refers them to the proper government or nonprofit groups that provide those services.
• Analyzes and interprets laws, rules, and protocols where precedent and guidelines may not be clear, the incumbent must exercise discretion and judgment.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, guidelines, regulations, and precedent opinions to provide accurate entitlement determinations and benefit payment information.

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Salary Information: The salary range for Boise, ID (BOI - Boise Airport) is $44,795 to $55,231 or $21.46 to $26.46 per hour and includes locality pay of 16.82%.

Sign-on Bonus: The Transportation Security Administration is currently offering a sign-on bonus of up to 5,000 for this location; paid out in two installments during the first 12 months of service. The amount of the airport's sign-on bonus is subject to change or elimination based on operational needs, however, any applicable sign-on bonus amount will be communicated and agreed upon during the final job offer process.

At this time, this airport is especially prioritizing qualified female candidates to meet mission related staffing needs.

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.