Special skills may be required for some positions and locations, specific skills requirements for each location, if applicable, are listed in the Job Questionnaire.
Andean Division (1)
Summary
Special skills may be required for some positions and locations, specific skills requirements for each location, if applicable, are listed in the Job Questionnaire.
You must be a current Criminal Investigator to apply for this announcement.
Qualifications
Criminal Investigators at the GS-1811-12/13 level may apply for lateral reassignment. Applications for reassignment will not be accepted after the closing date of this vacancy. This is a non-supervisory position.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
CMB 27-022v
Position Title: Special Agent (SA) Series/Grade: GS-1811-12/13 Vice: Anthony D. Gratz Location Division: Andean Division Location Office: Quito, Ecuador Country Office Position ID: 24951 Length of Tour (Years): 3 initial Position Available: Immediately Open Until Filled: Yes LANGUAGE AND BENEFITS Language Requirement: Spanish 600 Hours (20 Weeks);
Must achieve a limited working proficiency
(Reading 2 / Speaking 2)
Post (Hardship) Differential: 15% Danger Pay Allowance: 20% Post (COLA): 15% Rest & Recuperation: 2 Housing Allowances: Government Leased Quarters (GLQ) Consumable Post: No Furnished Post: Yes Education Allowance: Yes Special Allowance: No Relocation Incentive: 15% one-time payment; minimum of 3 yr svc agreement Hard to Fill: Yes, Tier 4 Foreign HTF Education Availability: K-12 Tour Limit (years): 5 maximum Special Note: Education of dependents through high school provided by U.S. Government in accordance with appropriate regulations. The DOS Regional Education Officer from the Office of Overseas Schools determines a school's adequacy level based upon numerous factors. All questions and concerns regarding adequacy clarification should be directed to the Office of Overseas Schools at 202-261-8200.
Website: State.Gov - Search: Office of Allowances for DSSR 270 Education Allowance Policy
Post Differential and/or Danger Pay rates are subject to change.
Relocation Incentive: This position is eligible for a relocation incentive. To qualify for a relocation incentive for foreign HTF offices, an employee must sign a service agreement committing to a specified period of employment at the new duty station, measured in years, not to exceed five years. The incentive consists of annual payments of a specified percentage of the employee's rate of basic pay (as defined by 5 CFR § 575.202). The specified percentage and the number of annual payments are determined on an office-by-office basis at the time the foreign office is designated as a HTF office. DEA pays the relocation incentive in an annual lump sum payment to the designated employee at the commencement of the "approved" DEA-174 period and once the employee has established a residence in the geographic region of the HTF office. Refer to DEA's Hard-to-Fill Office Policy July 1, 2026, Payment of Relocation Incentive (2.c). Employees should contact the Foreign Administrative Support Section prior to completing the Relocation Incentive Service Agreement as additional instructions may apply for service beyond the initial three-year tour.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
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.
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS accountto apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Drug Enforcement Administration
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Springfield, VA 21310
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Next steps
All applicants who are eligible for reassignment will be requested by the Office Head posting this vacancy to submit written correspondence to include comments from their current chain of command.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
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.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS accountto apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Drug Enforcement Administration
Do Not Send Postal Mail
Springfield, VA 21310
US
Next steps
All applicants who are eligible for reassignment will be requested by the Office Head posting this vacancy to submit written correspondence to include comments from their current chain of command.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
