Drug Enforcement Administration 

Drug Enforcement Administration
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

EMPLOYER: Drug Enforcement Administration
LOCATION: Fairfax, Virginia
SALARY RANGE: $82,961.00-$107,854.00
CLOSE DATE: 1-25-2008
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: H-DEA-NSAU-08-0049-MP OPENING DATE: 1-11-2008 PROMOTION
POTENTIAL: 13
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Status eligibles
WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time
TIME LIMIT: Permanent - No time limit
CONTACT NAME: Help Desk
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 253 573 1877 ex 209
CONTACT EMAIL: www.avuedigitalservices.com/dea/applicant.html

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.

NOTES: This position is located in the Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Intelligence Division, Office of Special Intelligence, Program Support Unit (NSAU), Fairfax, VA. One or more vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

Area of Consideration: Status eligibles
Additional Area of Consideration Current Federal employees serving under a career or career conditional appointment, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under Special Authorities. Eligible displaced and Surplus Federal employees in the local commuting area may apply.

Veterans: Preference eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the Armed Forces under honorable conditions after three years or more continuous active service may apply. If you do not meet any of the areas of consideration listed above, please apply under Vacancy Announcement Number H-DEA-NSAU-08-0049 DEU.

DUTIES: Assesses the loyalty, reliability, suitability, and trustworthiness of applicants, employees, and others who work with, will work with, or have access to classified information and material.
Performs work concerning classification, declassification, and protection of classified national defense and other sensitive information originated or controlled by Federal agencies.
Performs personnel, physical, and information security work. Establishes criteria for contractor and subcontractor covering such matters as foreign ownership or influence; classification and clearance levels required for contract performance; product classification; need for restricted nuclear data; and access to communication security, intelligence or international organization information.
Monitors contracts to ensure satisfactory progress, compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, and to identify problems that threaten contractor performance.
Performs work concerned with the physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to prevent unauthorized access to equipment, facilities, material, and documents; and to safeguard against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft.
Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders at various levels of government, private industry, and/or universities to communicate and disseminate information about agency mission and activities. Delivers training to security and subject-matter staff on security requirements and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Ability to apply automated technology to security administration. Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, methods, and techniques of personnel security.
Knowledge of a wide range of physical security concepts, principles and practices, and a variety of physical security hardware and systems. Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, methods, and techniques of information security.

MINIMUM FEDERAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Qualifying experience for the GS-13 level includes one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 level which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: Drug testing is required for this position. All non-DEA applicants must complete a drug use questionnaire when applying for this position. This questionnaire is part of the on-line application process and must be completed before the application can be certified and submitted. 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 the other steps in the process are otherwise favorable. Compliance with this policy is an essential requirement of the position. Applicants must meet the time-in-grade requirements, as well as the qualification requirements, by the closing date of this announcement.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT: Status applicants for promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade.
Applicants must submit a complete application package that is received or postmarked by the closing date of this announcement.
The primary method of applying for this vacancy is online via the Internet at www.avuedigitalservices.com/dea/applicant.html. If you do not have access to the Internet you are strongly encouraged to visit your library, state employment commission, or a commercial establishment that provides Internet access to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may call the contact phone number listed on this announcement to obtain a copy of the vacancy announcement, applicant qualification form (Form No. F-15566-AVUE), and instructions for completing the form. No other form of application will be accepted.
Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

BASIS OF RATING: You will be rated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the education, experience, and training you report relative to this position which show the degree to which you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed on this vacancy announcement. Applicants submitting proof documents can electronically attach them, or scan and attach them to the employment application. If this is not possible, copies of documents can be faxed to 253-573-9869, or mailed to the following address: Drug Enforcement Administration, c/o Avue Technologies Corporation, ATTN: Direct Services, 1145 Broadway Plaza, Suite 800, Tacoma, WA 98402. All faxed or mailed proof documents must be identified with applicant's name and vacancy announcement number.
Applicants who apply online will automatically receive email acknowledgement of receipt of their application.
Status applicants must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which verifies status. The Drug Enforcement Administration is an equal opportunity employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, politics, marital status, handicapping condition, age, sex, sexual orientation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. The Drug Enforcement Administration provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the point of contact on this vacancy announcement. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.

BENEFITS: A variety of health insurance plans; retirement system with investment options; paid holiday; paid sick and annual (vacation) leave; life insurance; incentive systems; subsidized transportation, flexible work schedule, training and development opportunities, family/worklife program, etc.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
As a condition of employment, all male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered for the selective service. If selected for this position, the applicant must sign a statement certifying his registration, or the applicant must demonstrate exempt status under the Selective Service Law.

DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

The Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) gives veterans access to job vacancies that might otherwise be closed to them. The law allows eligible veterans to compete for vacancies advertised under an agency's promotion procedures when the agency is seeking applications from outside of its own workforce.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
If you are a David L. Boren scholar or fellow, and are not currently a student, the Homeland Security Act of 2002 provides that you can be considered, under a special appointing authority, for vacancies that are advertised under an agency's promotion procedures.
Positions within this agency generally satisfy NSEP service requirements for David L. Boren scholars and fellows. Contact the National Security Education Board for further details on service requirements (http://www.nsepnet.org). You can apply for a non-competitive appointment if you meet the basic eligibility requirements and you are eligible for special appointment such as those authorized for the severely disabled; veterans with service-connected disabilities of 30 percent or more; returned volunteers from the Peace Corps or Vista, etc. Appropriate documentation to support this claim for eligibility will be required. Please indicate the type of special appointment you are seeking, if any, on your application and follow all other instructions for applying shown in this announcement.
Generally, preference is granted to veterans who entered military service prior to October 14, 1976; or served on active duty during the period from August 2, 1990, through January 2, 1992, and who are otherwise eligible; or who served on active duty during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; or who have served in a military action for which they received a Campaign Badge or Expeditionary Medal. This includes the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) awarded to those who participated in Operation Joint Endeavor or Operation Joint Guard. Also, you may be entitled to veterans' preference if you are a disabled veteran; you have received a Purple Heart; you are the spouse or mother of a disabled veteran; or you are the widow, widower, or mother of a deceased veteran. You will need to submit a Standard Form (SF) 15 and proof of your claim.
If you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, or you are applying for consideration under the Veteran Employment Opportunity Act or Veteran Readjustment Authority, attach a copy of your DD-214 "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or other proof of eligibility. If you are applying for consideration under the 30% or more Disabled Veteran Authority, you must attach a SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form.
If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. This appointment requires completion of a one-year probationary period. During this time period, employee's conduct and performance will be monitored in order to determine if employee will be retained.