Transportation Specialist

Transportation Security Specialist - ExplosivesThis Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives position is located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:Serving as a key component of a multi-layered security approach.Applying experience and technical knowledge of explosives to assess threats.Educating the screening workforce in the detection of threats.Supporting explosive vulnerability assessments in all modes of transportation.Responding to and assessing all unresolved checkpoint and checked baggage alarms involving possible explosives, IED components or actual IEDs, rendering a final decision on alarm resolution.Assessing the interrelationships between initiators, power supplies, and chemicals. Determining if devices are improvised explosives, commercial explosives, or mixed explosives (fuel mixtures).Deploying in support of risk mitigation efforts to deter, detect, and prevent the introduction of IEDs, IED components or other deadly or dangerous items into the airport environment.Participating with evaluation teams in conducting covert drills to determine effectiveness of the training programs, recommending individuals remediation, and identifying potential security vulnerabilities.Mentoring and training the front line screening workforce to increase their operational knowledge of explosives and IED components.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.