Office Asst (OA) - Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration - West Palm Beach, FL

Monday, August 01, 2011 to Monday, August 15, 20111 vacancy - West Palm Beach, FL WHO MAY APPLY:Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) employees serving under a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service and eligible displaced and surplus DOJ employees in the local commuting area may apply.
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.

OVERVIEW:

 Do your career "Justice" by working with DOJ, which has been ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. Come and join the nation's law enforcement agency, where our most important resource is our people. The Department leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. Become a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission.

All applicants for employment with DEA must possess and maintain the highest levels of character and conduct. DEA will evaluate applicants' qualifications based on these qualities. Once a conditional offer is made, DEA will conduct a continuous evaluation of information, as it is obtained, to ensure that the prospective employees with DEA meet the agency-specific qualifications in the areas of character and conduct. To this end, the unfavorable decision in any of the areas that follow will be deemed as disqualifying: Drug Policy Requirements (as specified in this announcement), Credit History, Candor and Honesty, Work History, History with the Law, and other qualities that would promote the integrity and efficiency of the DEA.


1 vacancy - West Palm Beach, FL
DUTIES:

 The applicant coordinates extensive office support services for programs and office needs concerning the following such functional areas as fiscal and procurement, asset forfeiture, vehicles, travel, and personnel. Maintains all logs, files and documents related to the imprest fund. Reviews and process documents requesting the expenditure of funds. Obligates these funds in the automated financial system. Coordinates purchases and verifies amounts prior to payment. Ensures that adequate supplies are maintained in the office. Serves as Communication Security (COMSEC) custodian responsible for the receipt, custody, safekeeping and destruction of material.

Queries Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Information System (NADDIS) and other information systems to obtain vital information concerning vehicle and aircraft registration, telephone subscriber information, street directory information, and utility checks. Reviews travel requests and obligate funds in automated financial system. Maintains a file for each vehicle, documenting information such as, mileage, repairs, general maintenance, gasoline, etc. Processes vehicles for disposal, when required. Prepares monthly vehicle reports. Provides personnel liaison assistance in the areas of employment, employee orientation, time and leave, employee benefits, awards, classification and pay, and employee relation matters. Coordinates office personnel action and ensures the necessary documentation is completed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS:

Grade 08: Qualifying experience for the GS-8 level includes one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service that included assisting in the planning, review, and reporting of data/statistical results of program or project studies; or maintaining an automated system of program-specific data to track information such as milestones, progress reports, funding accomplishments, and compliance strategies.

PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT: Applicant must be able to type 40 words per minute.

Additional information on the qualifications requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-admin.asp



HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures.  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 assessed and your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.  Names of all candidates in the best qualified category will be sent to the hiring official for employment consideration.

Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements for consideration.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

All applicants will be rated against the following:

1. Ability to apply basic analytical methods to various aspects of assigned program or project areas.

2. Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.

3. Ability to compose non-technical correspondence.

4. Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures.


BENEFITS:

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.  This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees:  http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp#icc.


OTHER INFORMATION:

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

You must be a US Citizen.

You must submit all required information by the closing date.  If materials are not received, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible.

One or more vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

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.

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

The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.  If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy.  To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Highly Qualified or better category using established category rating criteria.  You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.  Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:  http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.asp.  

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.


 HOW TO APPLY:

Applications for this position are being processed through the DEA Career Gateway.  This system is specifically configured for Drug Enforcement Administration applicants. Even if you have already developed a resume in USAJOBS, you will need to access this on-line system to complete the application process. To apply select the â€Å“Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement.  Please note that additional supporting documentation may be required in addition to your online application.

To attach documents, you will attach all applicable supporting documentation in the Supporting Documentation section on the My Career Tools page from the My Applications page or Careers Home. 

If you cannot apply online you may contact the agency point of contact on the announcement for alternative application procedures. 


REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

To attach documents, you will attach all applicable supporting documentation in the Supporting Documentation section on the My Career Tools page from the My Applications page or Careers Home. 

·  Resume showing relevant experience (cover letter optional) and/or on-line application. 

·  SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, which shows career or career-conditional tenure. 

·  CTAP documentation, if applicable.


Karen Scarborough
Phone: 202/307-4090
Email: karen.scarborough@usdoj.gov Agency Information:
Department of Justice
Drug Enforcement Administration
Washington, DC 20537

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.  We expect to make a final job offer within 80 days after the closing date of the announcement.


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