This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Operational Support Division, Office of Forensic Science Field Laboratories. This position's primary purpose is to provide operational assistance and support to the field laboratories in the following locations: Largo, MD Miami, FL Dallas, TX Pleasanton, CA Vista, CA

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 Laboratory Evidence Control Specialist your typical work assignments may include: Receiving evidence and legal documents from federal agencies and other state and local law enforcement agencies within the laboratory's jurisdiction. Creating evidence inventory records and maintaining chain-of-custody records for all evidence in accordance with DEA policy. Maintaining vault storage area, ensuring that all evidence is in the manner that promotes its expeditious and efficient retrieval. Providing courtroom testimony in both Federal and State proceedings. Providing expert advice, guidance, and training for staff on all aspects of evidence processing and procedures.

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 Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. 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. GS-7 One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 Federal grade level performing the following duties: receiving and maintaining property or some type of inventory; maintaining and protecting chain of custody of inventory; participating in the destruction or inventory of property; maintaining various computer systems. OR 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement OR a combination of both, experience and education. GS-9 One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 Federal grade level performing the following duties: receiving, documenting and storage of property; advising and guidance of inventory processing and procedures; organizing and participating in the destruction of property; maintains vault storage area. OR have a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR a combination of both, experience and education. Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: Alejandra Cardenas
• Phone: 571-776-2403
• Email: [email protected]