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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.
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Responsibilities

This position is located in the Diversion Control Division (DC), Diversion Planning & Resources Section (DPA), Diversion General Services Unit (DPAS) in Arlington, VA. The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Evaluates organizational effectiveness and skill set requirements, advises management on resource requirements, issues, and strategies related to DC procedures and policies.
• Devises and develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of major agency programs, including drafting memos, reports and guidance documents for DC management and staff.
• Conducts analyses in support of strategic program planning, budget forecasting, workforce and staffing analysis, and project management.
• Supervises a group of employees performing work up to the GS-13 grade level.
• Serves as a subject matter expert with responsibility for a full range of administrative, analytical, and budgetary support of activities intended to reduce the opportunity for the commission of criminal acts in violation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).

Travel Required

Occasional travel - 3-4 days per month

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
14

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security Clearance
• Open to DOJ Employees ONLY
• Drug testing designated position
• Successful completion of a one-year supervisory probationary period is required (unless already completed)

Qualifications

GS- 14: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 Federal grade level performing the following duties: developing detailed plans, goals and objectives for long range implementation; advising on policy, regulations and program development; developing budget estimates and justification for funding; and providing administrative and technical supervision of a work group.

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

• Leadership
• Oral Communication
• Technical Competence
• 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.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

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

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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 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.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test required
Yes

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:

Your résumé showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

All applicants must submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, position, and grade level.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• College Transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
• 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.)

Transcripts: For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your official transcripts or an unofficial transcript of college courses which includes course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned.

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