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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Positions

Security Officer Advancement Resources (SOAR)

Series and Grade:

SV- 1801- Pay Band G/H/I

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Transportation Security Specialists are responsible for the enforcement of policies, regulations and directives designed to protect the nation’s public from air transportation piracy and other acts of sabotage to air transportation. Their responsibilities include independently conducting comprehensive inspections and investigations of airports, aircraft operators and indirect air carriers and monitoring compliance with civil aviation security policies, regulations, and agreements. After conducting tests of security systems in connection with compliance inspections, the Transportation Security Specialist provides written analyses of inspections and assessments and writes recommendations for corrective actions to improve security posture or to restore compliance.

Competencies:

• Oral Communications - Makes a clear and convincing oral presentation to individuals or groups. Listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; facilitates an open exchange of ideas and fosters atmosphere of open communication.
• Planning and Evaluation - Determines objectives and strategies; organizes work, sets priorities, determines resource requirements; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish potential threats or opportunities.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and analyzes problems; distinguishes between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical decisions; provides solutions to individual and organizational problems.
• Written Communication - Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
• Technical Documentation - Knowledge of procedures for developing technical and operational support documentation.
• Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.
• Interpersonal Skill - Considers and responds appropriately to the needs, feelings and capabilities of different people in different situations, is tactful, compassionate, and sensitive and treats others with respect.

Duty Location:

Nationwide