This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Training, Cyber Training Unit (TRSC). The primary purpose of this position is to develop and conduct training or education of personnel within the cyber investigations domain. In addition, the incumbent provide technical support to customers who need advice, assistance, and training in applying hardware and software systems.

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 Training Instructor (Cybersecurity), your typical work assignments may include: Developing and delivering instructor-led and computer-based training for adults, developing and revising training courses and preparing appropriate training materials. Using a wide variety of information, documentation, and regulations on the use of information technology resources, data security and acquisitions guidance to address and/or adapt to specific problems or issues related to on-line (cyber) investigations. Developing courses and instructional material to educate technical and nontechnical personnel, preparing instructor materials (outlines, support materials, and training aids), and preparing student materials (manuals, workbooks, handouts, websites, and course critique forms). Evaluating the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of existing training programs and recommending revisions to curriculums, training sessions; reviews training documentation (e.g., Course Content Documents [CCD]. Serving as an internal consultant and advisor in own area of expertise (IT, networking, vulnerability testing, etc.).

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.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Individual Occupational Requirement AND Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) Education: Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- education or a subject area related to the position to be filled; OR Experience: General Experience (for GS-5 positions): Experience that provided evidence of the ability to instruct students in the use of equipment, principles, or practices of the subject or occupation. This experience may have been gained as a teacher or instructor; in on-the-job supervision or instruction of subordinates or fellow workers; or in work involving application of the principles, practices, and techniques of the occupation or subject-matter field of the position to be filled. Specialized Experience 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: 1) Developing training materials expertized in cyber investigations (e.g. Firewalls, Internet, Remote Access); 2) Facilitating small/large group discussions; answering questions in a clear and concise manner, talking to others to convey information effectively; 3) Accessing and evaluating systems requirements for a cyber investigations organization/unit. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

If you meet the Individual Occupational Requirement 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. 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: Joanselle Montalvo
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]