Transportation Security Specialist (Vetting)

This position is a Transportation Security Specialist located in Vetting Operations, Security Threat Assessment Division (STAD), Vetting Match Referrals and Analysis (VMR&A) Branch. The VMR&A Branch reviews and analyzes identity, criminal, immigration, and threats to transportation or national security information from automated systems and other data sources to support case resolution, adjudicative determinations, and transportation security operations. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : This Transportation Security Specialist (Vetting) position is located Vetting Operations, Security Threat Assessment Division (STAD),Vetting Match Referrals and Analysis (VMR&A) Branch.,Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Independently performs technical and analytical duties for projects and programs to improve the overall security of the transportation system, authorize access to sensitive areas of airport facilities and make waiver determinations related to federally restricted airspace; Performs detailed analyses and reviews background with limited supervision information to determine potential criminal activity Serves as a Subject Matter Expert to other law enforcement, coordinating information found via Law Enforcement systems which may impact other enforcement missions Independently, reviews all available information (e.g. credentialing information) and prepares Reports of Investigation (ROIs); prepares additional correspondence as necessary; maintains records and case files. Please note: The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (G band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training, and the project or work assignments may be less complex. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position: To qualify for the SV-G pay band (equivalent to the GS-5-7-9), you must meet one of the qualification requirements (A, B, OR C) outlined below: A. Education: 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; OR B. Experience: 3 years of general experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4 performing duties such as: Utilizing automated and classified systems to research, verify and organize identity, criminal, immigration, or case-related information from multiple sources; AND Communicating case findings, research results, or recommendations orally and in writing. OR C. Combining of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. If you are attempting to qualify based on education, in whole or in part, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) from an accredited college or university (for each school attended) to establish qualifications based upon education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts may be required at a later date. To qualify for the SV-H Pay Band (equivalent to GS-11/12), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-G or GS-9 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Independently usi

Salaire : $85,447 – $158,322/Per Year | Avantages : http://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers/benefits

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