Special skills may be required for some positions and locations, specific skills requirements for each location, if applicable, are listed in the Job Questionnaire.
Aviation Division
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.
Provides aviation expertise and aircraft support while assisting domestic and foreign law enforcement personnel. Uses experience in the operation of aircraft to further illicit drug trafficking investigations. Develops and reports on aviation related tactical and strategic intelligence.
CMB 27-065v Aviation Division, Region 4 South Central Area (Conroe, TX) - Operational Support Division
Vice: Samuel Miller
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.
Applicants must hold a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued private pilot certificate or higher with either airplane and/or helicopter rating. Military certification is acceptable in lieu of FAA certifications. Only Criminal Investigators at the GS-1811-12 and the GS-1811-13 level may apply for lateral reassignment. Applicant must sign an Aviation Assignment Agreement and possess a current FAA Class I or II medical certificate. This position will likely require the applicant to conduct frequent and extensive TDY to domestic and foreign locations, often on short notice, based on the needs and requirements of the DEA and Aviation Division. Applicants may have the opportunity to advance into more complex airplanes after they become proficient in their primary aircraft at the needs of the Aviation Division and approval by the Aviation Division Special Agent in Charge. Due to the nature of the support role and responsibilities, applicants must demonstrate the ability to work well with others, have good inter-personal and written communications skills, work effectively as a leader, and be comfortable working within a crew environment.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Special Requirements: The selectee will be required to submit to and successfully pass a DEA Aviation Division Aircraft Commander Check-ride that meets FAA standards. The selectee must also successfully pass FAA Instrument Pilot and FAA Commercial Pilot Check-Rides during DEA flight training (if the applicant is not already in possession of these ratings). The selectee will be required to perform extensive TDY in order to attend and successfully complete aviation training at the DEA Aviation Division in Fort Worth, Texas prior to issuance of TCNs and receiving PCS entitlements.
Special Instructions: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be requested by the Office Head posting this vacancy to submit written correspondence to include comments from their current chain of command.
Living and Working Conditions. Domestic Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) and Locality Pay Rates are available at opm.gov under COLA and Locality Pay Rates in Non-foreign Areas. For foreign locations, the information is available at state.gov under Allowances.
Relocation expenses will be paid by the Government.
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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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
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.
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.
