- Position Title
- Program Manager
- Agency
- Transportation Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- HQ-RCA-567271-12477008-P Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 15, 2024 to Monday, July 29, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Displaced Employee? To be eligible you must meet one or more of the following:
- A current (OR former) employee of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who will be (OR has been) separated through TSA involuntary workforce reduction (IWR) procedures AND I am eligible to be considered for TSA positions for all areas of consideration, for up to one year after the effective date of my involuntary separation;
- A former TSA Transportation Security Officer (TSO) eligible for rehiring priority under the Priority Employment Program (PEP);
- An applicant for a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) position who has had my enter-on-duty (EOD) date delayed or offer rescinded due to a workforce reduction or anticipated reduction eligible for priority consideration under the Priority Employment Program (PEP).
Preferences
1.
Referred applicants may be shared with other locations within TSA. Do you authorize the sharing of your name and application materials with other locations? If you respond "No", your name and application materials may only be shared for the position and locations on this announcement.
How did you hear about this opportunity?
1.
Please let us know how you heard about this opportunity.
Suitability and Conditions of Employment
1.
Please indicate whether or not you have been convicted* of any of the offenses listed within the past 10 years. (Note: By responding "Yes" to any of these, you will be removed from consideration for this position.)
*You have a conviction if you plead no contest (nolo contendere), plead guilty, were found guilty, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, to any of the listed disqualifying offenses. The only exceptions are if your guilty plea or conviction has been reversed on appeal, your conviction has been expunged, or you have been pardoned.
*You have a conviction if you plead no contest (nolo contendere), plead guilty, were found guilty, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, to any of the listed disqualifying offenses. The only exceptions are if your guilty plea or conviction has been reversed on appeal, your conviction has been expunged, or you have been pardoned.
- Forgery of certificates, false marking of aircraft, and other aircraft registration violations.
- Interference with air navigation.
- Improper transportation of hazardous material.
- Aircraft piracy.
- Interference with flight crew members or flight attendants.
- Commission of certain crimes aboard aircraft in flight.
- Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard aircraft.
- Conveying false information and threats.
- Aircraft piracy outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.
- Lighting violation involving transporting controlled substances. Essentially, this means that if you have been convicted of transporting illegal drugs in a plane without activating the navigation or anti-collision lights you are disqualified.
- Unlawful entry into an aircraft area that serves air carriers or foreign air carriers contrary to established security requirements.
- Destruction of an aircraft or either a domestic or international aircraft facility. It is a federal crime to use any device, substance or weapon, to intentionally perform an act of violence against any person at an airport or to destroy or seriously damage the facilities of such an airport.
- Murder.
- Assault with intent to murder.
- Espionage.
- Sedition (inciting insurrection against lawful authority).
- Kidnapping or hostage taking.
- Treason.
- Rape or aggravated sexual abuse.
- Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive or weapon.
- Extortion.
- Armed or felony armed robbery.
- Distribution of, or intent to distribute a controlled substance.
- Felony arson.
- Felony involving a threat.
- Felony involving willful destruction of property.
- Felony involving importation or manufacture of a controlled substance.
- Felony involving burglary.
- Felony involving theft.
- Felony involving dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation.
- Felony involving possession or distribution of stolen property.
- Felony involving aggravated assault.
- Felony involving bribery.
- Felony involving illegal possession of a controlled substance punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than 1 year, or any other crime classified as a felony that the Under Secretary determines indicates a propensity for placing contraband aboard an aircraft in return for money.
- Violence at international airports.
- Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the criminal acts listed above.
- Interference with security screening personnel.
All the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application form, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
2.
Does the TSA employ any of your relatives?
Please respond whether or not you have been separated (e.g., terminated, removed, or resigned while a proposed termination or removal was pending) from TSA for any of the following reasons within the last three years.
Note: By responding "Yes" to any of these, you will be removed from consideration for this position
Note: By responding "Yes" to any of these, you will be removed from consideration for this position
3.
Were you separated due to unacceptable performance?
4.
Were you separated due to misconduct?
5.
Were you separated due to receiving a negative suitability determination from the Personnel Security Division?
6.
Did you resign after receiving a proposed removal letter?
Resume Requirements
1.
I understand that my Resume must include the following or I may be found ineligible for consideration:
- Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including month and year) for work experience
- Number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week
- Performance level for federal civilian positions (i.e. band or grade)
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have one year of specialized experience at the SV-J Pay Band or GS-14 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector? Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in project management, as well as presenting, responding or briefing senior leadership; AND Experience in creating, reviewing, editing, and/or updating written documents (i.e. decision memoranda, internal/external task responses, executive level background documents.); AND Experience in leading people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Providing advice regarding the development of broad and effective strategic planning programs.
3.
Determining benchmarks and metrics for monitoring operational effectiveness and/or compliance with established rules and regulations.
4.
Assessing highly complex program requirements and operations in order to make recommendations for program improvement.
5.
Collecting information to determine the validity and application of various types of program data.
6.
Coordinating the preparation and review of correspondence for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., senior management, members of Congress, or the general public).
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Identifying and addressing developmental needs of subordinates and/or team members (e.g., by facilitating training, coaching, or providing feedback).
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Providing authoritative policy interpretations on a wide range of issues.
9.
Examining policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective.
10.
Providing guidance to senior-level management to support the alignment of program operations and improvements with strategic objectives.
11.
Monitoring the progress of projects, programs and/or plans to ensure objectives are met.
12.
Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the life cycle and implementation of projects consistent with operating needs.
13.
Coordinating the preparation and review of correspondence and presenting briefs for internal and external stakeholders (e.g., senior management or the general public).
14.
Ensuring documents demonstrate conformity with established organizational procedures and policies.
15.
From the list below select the statement(s) that describe your experience in performing studies and analyses of proposed strategies, policies, programs, and practices as a foundation for developing comprehensive plans. (No Choice Limit)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Indicate the extent of your experience in supporting and implementing changes in policies, procedures, and organizational structure.
17.
Indicate the extent of your experience in reporting to higher-level officials on program status and/or technical problems requiring resolution.
18.
Building and managing a workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations and staffing needs.
19.
Describe your highest level of experience overseeing a team and/or staff in order to ensure cooperation and meet an organization's mission objectives.
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Completing administrative duties regarding personnel actions for direct reports (e.g., performance appraisal, recommending rewards, counseling and disciplining, etc.).