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Assistant Administrator, Diversion Control Division

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Arlington, Virginia
Closing date
Jan 15, 2022
Duties

Leads all phases of program planning, evaluation and management to include policy formulation, direction, coordination, and implementation of worldwide programs pertaining to the diversion of pharmaceutical controlled substances and listed chemicals.

Through subordinate program officials, maintains a detailed awareness of current activities and progress toward Diversion Control (DC) objectives and mission goals. The incumbent works closely with subordinate staff to resolve program issues and develops and interprets policies and procedures pertaining to the Diversion Control Program (DCP).

Directs DEA's worldwide DCP, which includes oversight of the regulatory control program including the establishment of annual production and procurement quotas for all Schedule I and II controlled substances; registration, which encompasses the administration of the Controlled Substances Act; Federal, state and local voluntary compliance programs, including regulatory enforcement and diversion investigations; domestic and international diversion control; audit inspections; coordination with state and local and officials, ensuring involvement of state and local counterparts in promoting effective safeguards to prevent the diversion of controlled substances and precursor chemicals to the illicit market; industry liaison; and associated support programs.

Reviews the effectiveness of DEA worldwide and individual field office DCP to ensure that these programs are responsive to the diversion control mission of DEA and the requirements of the law. Establishes and provides guidelines and priority objectives to diversion offices concerning diversion control working agreements between DEA and Federal, state, local and foreign country office officials.

Represents DC in meetings and conferences with key DEA and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials, law enforcement groups, representatives of international organizations, officials of other Federal, state and local agencies, the drug industry, and trade associations and has the authority to commit the agency within the limits of assigned resources and program responsibilities.

Formulates and reviews legislation and regulations to curtail the diversion of controlled substances and listed chemicals from the legitimate chain of distribution. Maintains an overall geographic picture of drug and chemical diversion and abuse problems to identify emergent trends or patterns in diversion and abuse, enabling the AA DC to direct and shift resources where most needed.

Through the direction of subordinate supervisors and managers, provides leadership, establishes objectives, interprets policy, approves working plans, and monitors and evaluates progress toward mission objectives. Provides positive and effective leadership to assure aggressive effort and adherence to Equal Employment Opportunity laws, policies, and principles.

Requirements

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
  • New appointees must successfully complete a 1-year probationary period
  • This is a Senior Executive Service (SES) - Excepted Service Position. Please review Federal Hiring Paths for more information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/
  • Please refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information in "Required Documents" section. Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.


Qualifications

Qualifications include both general management skills and characteristics that are applicable to all SES positions and technical or program responsibilities specific to this position. Applicants must have substantive general experience which provides a good basic or general knowledge of the principles of organization, management, and administration; and substantive specialized (operating administrative or managerial) experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to this position. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Eligibility for this position will be based upon a clear showing that the applicant has experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry out assignments of the position.

Applicants are required to submit a narrative statement for each of the five mandatory Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and each of the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Do not enter "Refer to Resume" to explain your answer for either the ECQs or MTQs. Applications directing the reviewer to search within the application or to "See Resume" are considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Failure to submit a narrative statement or address all of the ECQs and mandatory MTQs is also considered incomplete and WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: To receive serious consideration, applicants for this position must demonstrate successful performance and creative leadership in prior managerial position(s). Applicants must submit a statement for each of the five ECQs listed below. Statements shall be limited to a maximum of TWO pages per ECQ. One page statements are acceptable.
  • LEADING CHANGE: Demonstrated ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside an organization, to meet organizational goals. Includes the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
  • LEADING PEOPLE: Demonstrated ability to lead people effectively toward the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Includes the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive conflict resolution.
  • RESULTS-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP: Demonstrated ability to successfully meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Includes the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
  • BUSINESS ACUMEN: Demonstrated ability to strategically manage human, financial, and information resources.
  • BUILDING COALITIONS/COMMUNICATION: Demonstrated ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofits and private sector organizations, foreign governments, and/or international organizations to achieve common goals.
  • MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must submit a statement for each of the MTQs listed below. Please give a complete and detailed answer for each mandatory qualification. Statements shall be limited to a maximum of ONE page per MTQ.

    MTQ 1 - Demonstrated expertise and experience in leading and managing phases of program planning, evaluation, and management to include direction, coordination, and implementation of large-scale programs or projects.

    MTQ 2 - Demonstrated experience and knowledge relating to the Controlled Substances Act and its implementing regulations.

    MTQ 3 - Demonstrated experience in policy formulation, including crafting and implementing legislation/regulations/policy with high-level officials at entities such as congressional, international, federal, state, tribal, and/or local, public or private, organizations.

    Education

    There is no educational requirement for this position.

    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.

    Drug testing is required for this position.

    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 the following link to access the Drug Questionnaire. http://www.justice.gov/dea/careers/drug_questionnaire.pdf .

    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: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/EEO_Policy_Statement.

    Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/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 - http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers.

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