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Supervisory Personnel Security Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Aviation Administration Salary
Washington, DC Other
POSTED ON 4/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2026

This position is located within the Security and Hazardous Materials Safety (ASH) organization, with managerial authority over his/her assigned Branch. This position supports ASH in accomplishing mission critical responsibilities and key agency goals and objectives by implementing the requirements of the Personnel Security Program.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience: Experience that demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of personnel security programs and the adjudication of national security eligibility issues.

Qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Special Note Concerning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each (KSA's) in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Responsibilities:

The incumbent serves as a Branch Manager with overall authority and responsibility for the technical and administrative direction of the branch. In this capacity, he/she oversees the branch's compliance with Personnel Security program rules and regulations; advises and consults with FAA/ASH managers on personnel security matters. Directs the work of subordinate employees by setting priorities, assigning tasks, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking or recommending corrective/disciplinary action as appropriate.

Incumbent applies an advanced knowledge of the technical personnel security aspects of the work directed and an advanced understanding of the objectives of the major subdivision. Works under the broad program direction of the Division Manager, authority to independently manage and direct the functions of the branch. Keeps the Division Manager informed of overall program progress and unusual or potentially controversial issues and proposed approaches to address and resolve those issues. Establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with other FAA and DOT organizations, and other Federal agencies, as necessary.

Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without the intervention of higher level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution. Work performance is reviewed periodically by the Division Manager through status reports and organizational performance measures to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project and program objectives.

The incumbent has discretion to ensure the alignment of projects and programs objectives.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary : $127,898

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