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Job SummaryTSA Training Center Glynco (TCGL)/TSA Academy East delivers high-quality training to TSA staff nationwide. Core programs include the TSO-Basic Training Program Phase 2 and the Instructor Basic Course. The Instructor Cadre section also assigns personnel to support mobile training initiatives, as required. TCGL is one of four TSA Training Centers.
QualificationsApplicants must possess certification from an accredited bomb disposal course that includes significant field experience as a supervisory military or civilian EOD technician or Hazardous Devices Technician. The accredited bomb disposal schools are: Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (the Joint Service Military EOD School) or the Hazardous Devices School (civilian). In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following specialized experience to be considered qualified for the position: To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 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: Delivering technical training in the detection of explosive devices, chemicals, power supplies and/or initiators; And Developed practical training exercises, demonstrations, and laboratory instruction that strengthened personnel awareness of explosive hazards, hazardous materials, and alarm-resolution procedures. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Major DutiesThis Transportation Security Specialist-Explosives position is located Training and Development-Training Center Glynco, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Assesses the interrelationships between initiators, power supplies, and chemicals and determines if improvised explosives devices; commercial explosives, mixed explosives (fuel mixtures) in determining that the alarm is negative or positive. Contacts appropriate law enforcement or Bomb Squad if review indicates possible or imminent danger and ensures that security checkpoints are cleared and readied for special operations conducted by Federal, state, or local law enforcement or military Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams. Participates in reporting results of projects to managers and executive leadership to facilitate understanding and acceptance of findings and recommendations. Serves as a liaison to other Federal, State, and local law enforcement intelligence agencies as well as federally regulated transportation entities. Develops and facilitates implementation of emergency safety and security procedures to encountered through various transportation systems. The major duties are at the full performance level (SV-I band).RequirementsYou must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). Selective Service registration is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. Must possess certification from an accredited bomb disposal course that includes significant field experience as a supervisory military or civilian EOD technician or Hazardous Devices Technician. The accredited bomb disposal schools are: Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (the Joint Service Military EOD School) or the Hazardous Devices School (civilian). If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment. Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.