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Investigative Assistant (OA)

Department of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration
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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.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/16/2018 to 07/25/2018
Salary
$37,459 to - $54,113 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 6 - 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Overland Park, KS
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Promotion potential
7
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Announcement number
F-STL-18-10254489-MP-CS
Control number
505045600

Duties

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This position is located in the St. Louis Division, Kansas City District Office, Overland Park, KS.
Incumbent will perform the following duties:

  • Perform database queries in law enforcement, compliance, and/or inspection computer systems such as Narcotics and Dangerous Drug Information System Database (NADDIS), Controlled Substances Act Database (CSA), and Chemical Handlers Enforcement Management Systems (CHEMS);
  • Research, assemble, compile and tabulate information and figures, as may be necessary to use in investigations, seizures, and as evidence in various cases;
  • Perform work related to gathering, acquiring, and developing resource materials and other information to support the law enforcement, compliance, and/or inspection program mission of an organization;
  • Provide information to staff, compiles reports on research conducted, and maintaining administrative records, and making recommendations on how to address data anomalies;
  • Perform office automation work requiring the use of software applications, such as spreadsheets, database, word processing, desktop publishing, and graphics applications and various computer equipment; and
  • Prepare correspondence, reports, technical documents, graphs/charts, forms, and other office support materials and ensuring correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format.

Requirements

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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
  • Successful completion of an one-year probationary period is required (unless already completed).

Qualifications

GS-06: You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 Federal grade level performing the following duties: producing routine reports; summarizing program information; searching a variety of sources to obtain materials to support program activities; and performing complex database queries using a variety of computer systems to extract data.

GS-07: You must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 Federal grade level performing the following duties: conducting complex and unique law enforcement searches and queries; gathering and analyzing data, preparing various reports related to investigations, and making recommendations based on findings; and identifying inaccuracies or anomalies in the information gathered.

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

  • Clerical practices and office routines
  • Compliance Inspection
  • Oral Communication
  • Technology Application
  • Writing


PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be able to type 40 words per minute with 3 or fewer errors.

Education

THIS JOB DOES NOT HAVE AN EDUCATION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT.

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.

A recruitment incentive may be authorized

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, 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 here to access the Drug Questionnaire.

To submit your completed Drug Questionnaire please follow the instructions for uploading in the "How to Apply" section of this announcement.

Click the below links for additional information.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

How to Claim Veterans' Preference

Military Spouse Preference

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

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). 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, you may review online help resources or submit a ticket to the Help Desk by accessing the 'Help Center' (upper-right of your screen, next to the question mark icon).

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 and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. 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.

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. 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. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Time-in-Grade: Federal employees and status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration.

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