This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Operational Support Division, Office of Forensic Sciences, New Hampshire Laboratory (SFL10) Group 1. This position(s) primary purpose is to conduct visual, chemical, photographic, and other scientific examinations, using instrumentation as needed, of complex submissions of physical evidence to form an opinion regarding identification of latent prints and/or impressions.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As a Physical Scientist (Forensic Latent Print Examiner), your typical work assignments may include: Conducting visual, chemical, photographic, and other scientific examinations. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing forensic activities. Performing duties in support of the laboratory system quality assurance program. Training DEA agents, other governmental personnel, and local police in the processing, collection, preservation, and packaging of evidence.

Requirements

• U. S. Citizenship Required
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• Current Federal employees cannot transfer unused Time Off Awards to DEA.
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain certification by the International Association for Identification (IAI) as a Certified Latent Print Examiner

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the BASIC requirements AND Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. BASIC requirements for this position: Requires a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience. Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience for this position includes: GS-12- One (1) year equivalent to the GS-11 Federal grade level, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-11 if outside the Federal service performing the following duties; 1) Processing evidence and capturing friction ridge prints using established methods; 2) conducting forensic friction ridge examinations using ACE (analysis, comparison, and evaluation), documenting actions, and providing written results; and 3) using automated databases for encoding and searching friction ridge prints for identification purposes. GS-13- One (1) year equivalent to the GS-12 Federal grade level, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 if outside the Federal service performing the following duties; 1) Processing evidence and capturing friction ridge prints using established methods; 2) conducting forensic friction ridge examinations using ACE (analysis, comparison, and evaluation), documenting actions, and providing written results; 3) using automated databases for encoding and searching friction ridge prints for identification purposes; and 4) the applicant must have and maintain certification by the International Association for Identification (IAI) as a Certified Latent Print Examiner. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This position requires specific coursework and/or a degree to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.

If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: John Shambaugh
• Email: [email protected]