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Supervisory Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives (STSS-E)

Transportation Security Administration

Honolulu, HI · Lead / Staff / Principal

$111,119 – $144,457

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

A supervisory role at an airport security agency responsible for managing explosive threat detection and IED assessment operations. This position suits experienced explosives professionals with formal bomb disposal training and several years of specialized federal or equivalent private-sector experience who are ready to lead a team and mentor junior specialists.

Our summary, not Transportation Security Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

What they ask for

Required

  • Formal accredited IED/bomb disposal coursework and graduation certificate from Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal (NAVSCOLEOD) or FBI Hazardous Devices School (HDS)
  • One year of specialized experience at SV-H or GS-12 level (or equivalent private-sector experience) responding to explosives and IED alarms and assessing device components
  • Supervisory experience or demonstrated ability to lead team members and manage bomb program responsibilities

Nice to have

  • Specialized explosives experience acquired within the last five years

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