Diversion Investigator (Staff Coordinator)

Summary

TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking. Be a part of DEA! It's tough work, but a vital mission. Whatever your background or expertise, your work at DEA will be tremendously rewarding because it will have a daily impact on national security and the quality of life of all Americans.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Agency Employees; this job is open to current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) employees serving under a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and eligible displaced and surplus DOJ employees in the local commuting area may apply. Current DEA GS-14 employees may also apply for this position as a noncompetitive eligible.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

The Diversion Investigator (Staff Coordinator) position(s) are open in Headquarters, Executive and Staff Offices, (1) Office of Public Affairs (PA) and (1) Office of the Administrator (A), Compliance Section (ACC) in the following location(s):

Arlington, Virginia The incumbent will perform such duties as:

Serving as Staff Coordinator reporting directly to the Section Chief or other Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) official, as appropriate; Subject matter expert in all aspects of the Diversion Control Program that has as its purpose the attainment of maximum results in the execution of the Agency's broad and complex investigative responsibilities;

Maintaining familiarity with the contents of the various Agency manuals as well as revisions, and other correspondence relative to policy issues, instructions, etc.

Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with federal, state, and local agencies, the registrant community, and other contacts; Promoting information exchanges, providing investigative expertise, and encouraging cooperative investigative actions; Serving as the Agency's official representative in such contacts and frequently as the Agency's personal representative at conferences, committees, meeting, etc.

Identifying and recommending to the Unit and Section Chief specific needs and requirements as deemed necessary to support DC's program objectives; Reviewing current policies in their area of expertise and recommending appropriate changes to the Section Chief; Communicating new policies, regulations, and procedures, i.e., DEA regulations, legislative proposals, agency and office procedures and policies relevant to DC programs and operations, when necessary for assigned program area(s).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security Clearance

Open to DEA Employees and CTAP Eligibles

Drug testing designated position

Successful completion of a one-year supervisory probationary period is required (unless already completed)

Successful completion of the mandatory Basic Diversion Investigator Training Course.

Mobility Agreement

All applicants must meet the promotion eligibility in the DI Career Progression Manual

Qualifications

GS-14: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) Planning, conducting, and overseeing investigations involving a vast range of subjects that encompass large, complex, and multi-mission organizations and can lead to cases of multi-jurisdictional, national, or international significance; 2) Overseeing development of investigations, statistical data, and reports to evaluate and determine goals and objectives; 3) Planning subordinate work assignments, and setting priorities and deadlines; and 4) Using breadth of technical and investigative knowledge, skills, and tools to discern and resolve conflicting facts or evidence.

Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas:

Compliance Inspection

Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence

Oral Communication

Planning and Evaluating

Writing

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives will only be considered and approved under conditions specified provided the agency has determined that the position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive and funding for such an incentive is available.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: MALE APPLICANTS BORN AFTER 12/31/1959 must certify prior to job offer that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.

In accordance with 5 CFR 2635.704, applications will not be accepted in postage-paid Government envelopes.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the Handbook of General Schedule Positions.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the eligibility and job qualifications listed within this announcement. For promotion eligibility based on the Career Progression Guide, you will be evaluated on the following:

GS14 after serving a combined minimum of four years as a GS-14 in a domestic and/or foreign office (combined), the DI may apply for a HQs position.

GS14 promoted into HQ - must serve a minimum of three years before they can transfer to the field to complete field tour.

GS14 promoted to a Foreign position - must complete their foreign tour; required to fulfill minimum of two years in domestic office prior to rotation to HQ.

GS14 HQ employees only: can apply 120 days prior to the completion of the DEA HQs three-year assignment; if selected; reporting date would be no earlier than the completion of the three-year assignment.

RESUME: Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the r. If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: Job title; Name of employer; Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format); Hours worked per week - we will assume full-time unless otherwise stated and we will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience; Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable); and series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).

Time-in-Grade: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-13 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-14. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade.

Required Documents

Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date will result in your application not receiving full consideration.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

Required Documents:

Resume

SF-50/Notification of Personnel Action

Other supporting documents:

Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)

5 Point Bio All current Federal employees and reinstatement eligible applicants must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade; your highest grade held; your current promotion potential and proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases and appointments - Award SF-50s will not be accepted.

NOTE: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the guide.