This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Human Resources Division (HRD), Office of Training (TR), Clandestine Training Lab (TRDC). This position(s) primary purpose is administering the agency's Clandestine Laboratory Safety program. Developing and delivering training for employees. Ensuring that the Unit's training programs address contemporary hazards, include state-of-the-art safety technology and equipment, and comply with applicable guidelines.

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 Safety and Occupational Specialist (Course Developer/Instructor)your typical work assignments may include: Ensures training program(s) are within guidelines prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Developing safety training programs that fulfill the OSHA requirements for personnel assigned to perform hazardous occupational activities. Testing and evaluating various protective equipment such as air purifying respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, and protective clothing to ensure compliance with applicable safety criteria. Conducting systematic compilation and analysis of data from operational activities across the U.S. and evaluates the accumulated information with a goal of identifying trends in mishaps, hazards, drug manufacturing, processing, and growing. Reviewing effectiveness of existing measures and evaluating alternative safety and occupational health procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• 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 serve a probationary period.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• 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/).

Qualifications

In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have specialized experience and/or directly related education. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. BASIC REQUIREMENT Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology; OR Specialized Experience: Experience in or related to safety and occupational health that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in: 1) Analyzing and evaluating the investigative and forensic safety practices associated with the seizure of clandestine drug manufacturing, processing, growing operations; ; 2) Applying practical engineering methods and techniques, hazard and fault free analysis to evaluate and resolve occupational safety problems; 3) Applying Occupational Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) standard, safety and occupational health management principles, practices and procedures. 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: Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Education and TrainingOral CommunicationWriting Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).

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]