Transportation Security Specialist - Springfield, United States - Department Of Homeland Security

    Department Of Homeland Security
    Department Of Homeland Security Springfield, United States

    1 month ago

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    Summary



    Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.



    Duties


    This Transportation Security Specialist position is located in the Interagency Airspace Security and Authorization Section, Flight Operations Branch, Flight Operations Division, Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

    • Process Airspace Authorizations-Waivers for domestic and international aircraft operating in the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS) as required per FAA Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs), federal policies, and procedures. Generates essential direct-communications with FAA and stakeholders related to approval/rejection of Airspace Authorizations-Waiver requests.
    • Determine eligibility requirements and distinguish Airspace Authorization-Waiver categories based on application data, program descriptions, and aircraft/operator eligibility. Coordinate with applicants and stakeholders to prepare complete and appropriate application packages including recommendations for approval/rejection.
    • Coordinate directly with multiple federal agencies and stakeholders, as well as public/private-sector domestic and foreign operators regarding airspace waivers and requirements when warranted.
    • Coordinate vetting of pilot, crew members, and passengers with the National Transportation Vetting Center (NTVC) to determine eligibility to fly within restricted airspace. Coordinate procedures for the redress of derogatory vetting results.
    • Maintain current knowledge of published permanent and temporary FAA Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) and their potential nexus to Airspace Authorizations-Waiver applications/requirements.
    Emergency Essential Position: This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position. This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises.