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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

The position is located in the Baltimore, MD District Office.

• Plans and directs the activities of staff in the collection, evaluation, production and dissemination of drug law enforcement intelligence.
• Oversees and plans the operations of an intelligence program with worldwide implications. Assesses unforeseen developments, new phenomena, and difficulties encountered.
• Initiates, plans, and evaluates broad and comprehensive research and analysis programs, procedures, and policies.
• Prepares and presents briefings to high-level federal, state, and local law enforcement representatives and to foreign dignitaries in regards to difficult, complex, and controversial drug trafficking issues.
• Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members.
• May be required to testify during career as an Intelligence Research Specialist.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
14

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security Clearance
• Open to DEA Employees and CTAP Eligibles ONLY
• Drug testing designated position
• Polygraph Required
• Mobility Agreement Required
• Successful completion of a one-year supervisory probationary period is required (unless already completed)
• Successful completion of the mandatory Basic Intelligence Research Specialist Training Course.

Qualifications

GS-14: Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 Federal grade level performing such duties as providing direction and leadership to a multi-agency staff engaged in the collection, analysis, evaluation, production, and dissemination of drug law enforcement intelligence in support of drug law enforcement activities; and performing preliminary research, analysis and evaluation of raw intelligence data for segments of large research projects and studies.

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

• Leadership
• Oral Communication
• Research
• Writing

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)

EEO POLICY STATEMENT

Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement

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.

In accordance with 5 CFR 2635.704, applications will not be accepted in postage-paid Government envelopes.

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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 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.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the eligibility and job qualifications listed within this announcement.

Time-in-Grade: Federal employees 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:

Required Documents:

• Resume
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Other supporting documents:

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

NOTE: Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information outlined under the Applying for a Federal Job guide.