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Summary
Do your career "Justice" by working with DOJ, which has been ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. Come and join the nation's law enforcement agency, where our most important resource is our people. The Department leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. Become a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission. All applicants for employment with DEA must possess and maintain the highest levels of character and conduct. DEA will evaluate applicants' qualifications based on these qualities. Once a conditional offer is made, DEA will conduct a continuous evaluation of information, as it is obtained, to ensure that the prospective employees with DEA meet the agency-specific qualifications in the areas of character and conduct. To this end, an unfavorable decision in any of the areas that follow will be deemed as disqualifying: Drug Policy Requirements (as specified in this announcement), Credit History, Candor and Honesty, Work History, History with the Law, and other qualities that would detract from the integrity and efficiency of the DEA.
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Candidates eligible under the Pathways Recent Graduate Program.
To be eligible for this recent graduate position, one of the following requirements must be met:
- Recent graduates who have completed, within the previous two years with a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational, or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. Transcripts from an accredited institution are required (see required documents).
- Current students may apply if they are in their final semester, with a graduation date in December 2017. Include your expected graduation date on your resume. You must receive your degree prior to appointment.) If you are graduating in 2017, you will be required to submit a final copy of your official transcripts prior to entrance on duty.
- Veterans unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have a full 2 year period of eligibility upon release or discharge from active duty up to as much as six years after degree completion to apply.
Position will be filled subject to availability of funds.
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Overview
- Reviewing applications
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Open & closing dates
10/30/2017 to 11/03/2017
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Salary
$35,359 - $56,229 per year
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Pay scale & grade
GS 07 - 09
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Location
Many vacancies in the following location:
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DEA - US Locations, United States Many vacancies
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Travel Required
Occasional travel - 3-4 days per month
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Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes— Relocation and PCS Authorized
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
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Service
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Promotion potential
13
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Job family (Series)
1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series
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Supervisory status
No
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Security clearance
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Announcement number
D-OD-17-2000105-DE-RDH
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Control number
482990200
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Duties
Diversion Investigators enforce the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act (CDTA) regarding the manufacture, distribution and dispensing of legally produced controlled substances and listed chemicals in order to prevent diversion of controlled substances and listed chemicals into the illicit market, while ensuring an adequate uninterrupted supply of pharmaceutical controlled substances and listed chemicals to meet the legitimate medical, commercial and scientific needs of the public.
· Conduct a full range of complex investigations, including pre-registrant, scheduled, security, and compliance (i.e. public interest, civil, or criminal) within the regulated pharmaceutical and chemical program.
· Conduct investigations to ensure compliance with the CSA and its implementing regulations involving the procurement, manufacture, distribution, security, and record-keeping activities of the pharmaceutical and listed chemical regulated industry.
· Collect and analyze information and evidence; conduct interviews and prepare reports, and present findings and recommendations for regulatory, civil, and/or criminal actions.
· Research and prepare a variety of written materials and reports which support possible administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings; answer both routine and technical correspondence and telephone inquiries; provide expertise and consultation to divisional personnel and provide guidance to other State, Local, and Federal Investigators.
· Develop and maintain working relationships with Federal, State and Local agencies in order to promote information and intelligence collection exchanges.
· Plan, implement, and participate in multi-jurisdictional special programs impacting the diversion of pharmaceutical controlled substances and listed chemicals from legitimate distribution; evaluate the results of investigations and the registrant's input and prepare corresponding statements setting forth the alleged violations.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- This position requires that the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
- Successful completion of written assessments and a structured interview is required.
- If selected, you must sign a Pathways Recent Graduate Participant Agreement that confirms your understanding of the program requirements.
- If selected, you must sign a mobility agreement that confirms your understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location depending on the needs of the DEA and the Diversion Control Program. This mandatory agreement remains in effect throughout your career as a Diversion Investigator.
- Successful completion of a mandatory 12 week in residence Basic Diversion Investigator Course located in Quantico, Virginia.
- Successful completion of a one-year trial period is required.
- Successful completion of 40 hours of formal interactive training.
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
Student/Internship Program Eligibles
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security Clearance.
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
- Drug testing designated position.
- Must complete initial on-line questionnaire and additional assessments.
- Medical Examination is required.
- Mobility agreement required.
Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire regarding your minimum qualifications. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories based on your performance on the Assessment Questionnaire and Biographical Data Questionnaire; Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. (See the How You Will Be Evaluated section of this announcement for additional information on the evaluation process.) Names of all candidates in the Best Qualified category at the conclusion of all evaluation phases will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration. Candidates within the Best Qualified category who are eligible for veteran preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligible.
Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described above, veteran preference eligible applicants are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e. Best Qualified).
Qualifications
Additionally to qualify at the GS-07: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: drafting documents to summarize information, incidents, or investigations for review by a supervisor; responding to questions from government officials or the general public on frequently used, rules, regulations, or laws; gathering and organizing information from databases, online resources, or documents; and evaluating information to identify potential violations of rules, regulations, or laws. -OR-
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirement for the GS-7 level may be met by at least one year of graduate level education. (Degrees in fields of study such as accounting, pharmacy, chemistry, pharmacology, nursing, or criminal justice are desired, but not required.) Candidates not holding desired degrees will be considered. -OR-
SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in a field or I expect to complete all requirements within the next nine months; and my education meets at least one of the following requirements for superior academic achievement: 1) class standing in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision based on completed courses; 2) grade point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on the official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; 3) grade point average of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; OR 4) election to membership in a national scholastic honor society listed by the Association of College Honor Societies. -OR-
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements if you have the specialized experience, but less than one year; and have some education, but less than one year. The computed percentages of requirements were met, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)
To qualify at the GS-09: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: writing reports to document audits, investigation, or compliance for potential use in criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings; analyzing data from various sources to identify trends and verify the accuracy of information; evaluating collected information to identify potential violations of rules, regulations, or laws; and making recommendations on appropriate actions to take based on audit results. -OR-
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirement for the GS-9 level may be met by two (2) full academic years of graduate level education or completion of all requirements for a master's or equivalent graduate degree. (Degrees in fields of study such as accounting, pharmacy, chemistry, pharmacology, nursing, or criminal justice are desired, but not required.) Candidates not holding desired degrees will be considered. -OR-
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements if you have the specialized experience, but less than one year; and have some education, but less than two years. The computed percentages of requirements were met, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond one year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.)
Education
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.
Additional information
Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
All non-DEA applicants must complete a drug use questionnaire. Applicants who are found, through investigation or personal admission, to have experimented with or used narcotics or dangerous drugs, except those medically prescribed to the applicant, will not be considered for employment with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Exceptions to this policy may be made for applicants who admit to limited youthful and experimental use of marijuana. Such applicants may be considered for employment if there is no evidence of regular, confirmed usage, and the full-field background investigation and results of other steps in the process are otherwise favorable. Compliance with this policy is an essential requirement of the position.
It is highly suggested that you complete the Drug Questionnaire form when submitting your application package. However, if you do not complete and submit this form with your application package, it will not disqualify you from the application process. You will be asked to complete the Drug Questionnaire form before extended a conditional offer. Click the following link to access the Drug Questionnaire. http://www.justice.gov/dea/careers/drug_questionnaire.pdf.
To submit your completed Drug Questionnaire please follow the instructions for uploading or faxing documents in the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): http://www.justice.gov/dea/careers/priority-consideration.shtml.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): http://www.justice.gov/dea/careers/priority-consideration.shtml.
How to Claim Veterans' Preference: http://www.justice.gov/dea/careers/veterans-preference.shtml.
Military Spouse Preference: http://cpol.army.mil/library/permiss/6314.html.
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.
EEO Policy Statement: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Reasonable_Accommodation_Policy_Statement.
In accordance with 5 CFR 2635.704, applications will not be accepted in postage-paid Government envelopes.
The Drug Enforcement Administration participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify - http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.
If you experience technical issues with completing your online application please review the online help at: https://help.applicationmanager.gov/ApplicantHelp/index.php/Application_Manager
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
There are four evaluation phases used to determine the applicants who are Best Qualified for the position:
Phase 1: USA Hire Assessments
Candidates who meet minimum qualifications based on the initial online questionnaire responses from Phase 1 will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Assessments. The USA Hire Assessments will be completed online and include the Assessment Questionnaire and Biographical Data Questionnaire. These assessments measure the following competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Mathematical Reasoning, Oral Communication, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, Teamwork, Technology Application, and Writing.
Phase 2: Proctored Testing
The best qualified candidates from Phase 1 will receive an email invitation to schedule an appointment to complete Phase 2 of the recruitment process. Phase 2 requires candidates to complete the Judgment Assessment, Mathematics Assessment, and the Writing Assessment at a proctored testing center. Applicants will select their proctored testing center location from those available. There are over 600 available locations across the United States. These assessments measure the following competencies: Arithmetic, Customer Service, Flexibility, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Mathematical Reasoning, Problem Solving, Teamwork, and Writing.
***You will not be able to retake the USA Hire assessment for one (1) year, regardless of whether you pass or fail.***
Phase 3: Minimum Qualifications and Conditions of Employment
The best qualified candidates from Phase 2, will have their resumes and supporting documents reviewed to determine whether they meet the minimum qualification and eligibility requirements of this position. The evaluation team may exclude a candidate from consideration if the candidate's self-ratings are higher than supported by the application materials. Errors or omissions may impact eligibility.
Phase 4: Structured Interview
Candidates who pass Phase 3, will be contacted by telephone or email to schedule an appointment to complete Phase 4 of the recruitment process. Phase 4 requires candidates to complete the in-person Structured Interview. A panel of interviewers will evaluate candidates on each of the following competencies: Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Problem Solving, Self-Management; Stress Tolerance; and Teamwork.
For additional applicant resources please visit DEA's website: http://www.justice.gov/dea/careers/how-to-apply.shtml.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of the announcement will result in your application not receiving full consideration.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
·Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·Cover Letter
·DD-214
·Other (Drug Questionnaire)
·Other Veterans Document
·SF-15
·SF-50 Resume: Your resume MUST include the starting and ending of dates of employment and your position title, pay plan, series, and grade level of position held for all applicable federal work experience.
Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts for education claimed on your resume are required. If you provide unofficial transcripts at the time of application and you are selected, you will be asked for official versions prior to appointment.
Faxing Supporting Documents:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 2000105.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online questionnaire (View Occupational Questionnaire ), the USA Hire Assessments, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on Friday, November 03, 2017 to receive consideration. We recommend applying early for consideration. The application process will follow the bullets outlined below. Notifications are provided to correspond with each step that is outlined below.
Click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the initial online questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- If you log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- When you receive a notification from your USAJOBS account it may indicate that your application is complete after you submit the initial online questionnaire and documentation, however, your application will NOT be complete until you have successfully completed the next step described below.
If you meet minimum qualifications based on the initial online questionnaire responses that you submit, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Assessments. The invitation to the USA Hire Assessments will be sent from email address assessments@USAHire.opm.gov . Please plan to set aside at least 3 hours for the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. - You must complete the USA Hire Assessments within 48 hours after the close of this Job Announcement to be eligible for this position. Your results will be kept on record for use when applying for future jobs that require the USA Hire Assessments. You will not be allowed to re-take them for one year.
- If you accidentally deleted the invitation to the USA Hire Assessments or otherwise need the information re-sent (e.g., you feel you have not received it due to a SPAM filter), you should contact helpdesk@usahire.opm.gov to request the invitation to be re-sent. Requests to re-send invitations to the USA Hire Assessments must be received by helpdesk@usahire.opm.gov BEFORE the close of the Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA).
- Before attempting to take the USA Hire Assessments, you should visit the sample items at https://usahire.opm.gov/assess/default/sample/Sample.action . While the sample items are not the same type of items as those you will complete for this job, viewing the sample items should provide an indication of whether the computer you are using is likely to experience any presentation or performance issues during testing. You can also use this site to determine if you may wish to request a Reasonable Accommodation to take the assessments. Please note the assessments you will be completing do NOT include a video or audio component. They include ONLY text-based questions and response options. If you have questions about the computer requirements or require technical assistance please contact helpdesk@usahire.opm.gov .
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Assessments, click here for more information about the request process: http://www.usajobs.gov/content/pdfs/USAHireReasonableAccommodation.pdf.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Assessments must be received before the JOA closes to be considered for this job opening. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. After notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Assessments. If the email invitation is sent prior to the close of the JOA to which you applied, you must complete all of the assessments within 48 hours of the closing of the JOA. If the email invitation is sent after the close of the JOA to which you applied, you must complete all of the assessments within 48 hours from the time the email is sent.
Agency contact information
Diversion Recruiting
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DEA Diversion
DO NOT SEND POSTAL MAIL
Springfield, VA 22152
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email. Please note that the acknowledgement email does not ensure completion of your application. You must ensure that you submit all required documentation (e.g.: resume, transcripts, etc.) and that you complete all required assessments. After test scores are uploaded, we will assess your application package to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Following completion of all evaluation phases a list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. You will receive a notification letter of the results of the review of your application package via email. Once the selections have been made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
Please remember, if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, you will receive an email from assessments@USAHire.opm.gov with a link to take the USA Hire Assessments. Please be sure to check your email, spam and junk folders daily. These assessments must be completed within 48 hours after the close of this JOA. If you have not received the link to the assessment within 24 hours of the closing date and you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, you should contact HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov to request the invitation to be re- sent.
The tentative timeframe for beginning the Structured Interviews (Evaluation Phase 4) is late May 2018. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a withdrawal from further consideration for employment regarding this vacancy.
Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Help
·Cover Letter
·DD-214
·Other (Drug Questionnaire)
·Other Veterans Document
·SF-15
·SF-50 Resume: Your resume MUST include the starting and ending of dates of employment and your position title, pay plan, series, and grade level of position held for all applicable federal work experience.
Required Documents
Failure to provide all required documents and information requested by the closing date of the announcement will result in your application not receiving full consideration.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume
·Transcript
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·Cover Letter
·DD-214
·Other (Drug Questionnaire)
·Other Veterans Document
·SF-15
·SF-50 Resume: Your resume MUST include the starting and ending of dates of employment and your position title, pay plan, series, and grade level of position held for all applicable federal work experience.
Transcripts: Unofficial transcripts for education claimed on your resume are required. If you provide unofficial transcripts at the time of application and you are selected, you will be asked for official versions prior to appointment.
Faxing Supporting Documents:
1. To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information. The Vacancy ID is 2000105.
2. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Help
Learn more about this agency
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online questionnaire (View Occupational Questionnaire ), the USA Hire Assessments, and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on Friday, November 03, 2017 to receive consideration. We recommend applying early for consideration. The application process will follow the bullets outlined below. Notifications are provided to correspond with each step that is outlined below.
Click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the initial online questionnaire. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
- If you log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login , select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
- When you receive a notification from your USAJOBS account it may indicate that your application is complete after you submit the initial online questionnaire and documentation, however, your application will NOT be complete until you have successfully completed the next step described below.
If you meet minimum qualifications based on the initial online questionnaire responses that you submit, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Assessments. The invitation to the USA Hire Assessments will be sent from email address assessments@USAHire.opm.gov . Please plan to set aside at least 3 hours for the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. - You must complete the USA Hire Assessments within 48 hours after the close of this Job Announcement to be eligible for this position. Your results will be kept on record for use when applying for future jobs that require the USA Hire Assessments. You will not be allowed to re-take them for one year.
- If you accidentally deleted the invitation to the USA Hire Assessments or otherwise need the information re-sent (e.g., you feel you have not received it due to a SPAM filter), you should contact helpdesk@usahire.opm.gov to request the invitation to be re-sent. Requests to re-send invitations to the USA Hire Assessments must be received by helpdesk@usahire.opm.gov BEFORE the close of the Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA).
- Before attempting to take the USA Hire Assessments, you should visit the sample items at https://usahire.opm.gov/assess/default/sample/Sample.action . While the sample items are not the same type of items as those you will complete for this job, viewing the sample items should provide an indication of whether the computer you are using is likely to experience any presentation or performance issues during testing. You can also use this site to determine if you may wish to request a Reasonable Accommodation to take the assessments. Please note the assessments you will be completing do NOT include a video or audio component. They include ONLY text-based questions and response options. If you have questions about the computer requirements or require technical assistance please contact helpdesk@usahire.opm.gov .
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Assessments, click here for more information about the request process: http://www.usajobs.gov/content/pdfs/USAHireReasonableAccommodation.pdf.
Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Assessments must be received before the JOA closes to be considered for this job opening. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. After notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Assessments. If the email invitation is sent prior to the close of the JOA to which you applied, you must complete all of the assessments within 48 hours of the closing of the JOA. If the email invitation is sent after the close of the JOA to which you applied, you must complete all of the assessments within 48 hours from the time the email is sent.
Agency contact information
Diversion Recruiting
- Address
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DEA Diversion
DO NOT SEND POSTAL MAIL
Springfield, VA 22152
Next steps
Once you successfully complete the application process, you will receive an acknowledgement of receipt email. Please note that the acknowledgement email does not ensure completion of your application. You must ensure that you submit all required documentation (e.g.: resume, transcripts, etc.) and that you complete all required assessments. After test scores are uploaded, we will assess your application package to ensure you meet the basic eligibility and qualifications requirements. A review will be made of your online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses. Following completion of all evaluation phases a list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. You will receive a notification letter of the results of the review of your application package via email. Once the selections have been made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
Please remember, if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job, you will receive an email from assessments@USAHire.opm.gov with a link to take the USA Hire Assessments. Please be sure to check your email, spam and junk folders daily. These assessments must be completed within 48 hours after the close of this JOA. If you have not received the link to the assessment within 24 hours of the closing date and you meet the minimum qualifications for the position, you should contact HelpDesk@USAHire.opm.gov to request the invitation to be re- sent.
The tentative timeframe for beginning the Structured Interviews (Evaluation Phase 4) is late May 2018. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a withdrawal from further consideration for employment regarding this vacancy.
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Drug Enforcement Administration
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 .
Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate receiving, this announcement will close at 11:59pm ET on November 3, 2017 or at 11:59pm ET on the day we receive 3,500 applications.
The salary listed above is based on the 2017 Basic Salary table and will be augmented by locality pay as authorized for the duty location of the position to be filled.
Positions will be filled in multiple geographic locations nation-wide. Selectees may be required to relocate as a condition of employment. Ultimately selectee placement will be based on the requirements of the agency in order to effectively meet its' goals and objectives.
This is an excepted service appointment under the DEA Pathways Recent Graduates Program. After successfully completing one year under the Program, recent graduates may be converted non-competitively to a term or permanent appointment. A recent graduate converted to a term appointment may be subsequently converted non-competitively into a permanent competitive service position before the term expires.
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