This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Phoenix Field Division. This position(s) primary purpose is to support and assistance to an assigned DEA Domestic Field Division's community outreach and prevention support activities, including program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of community events. The incumbent maintains collaborative relationships and strengthens DEA's presence in the community-based network.

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 COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALISTyour typical work assignments may include: Serving as the Community Outreach Specialist in support and assistance to the DEA's Phoenix Field Division community outreach and prevention support activities, including program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of community events. Supporting the Phoenix Field Division developing, delivering, and advocating preeminent law enforcement and non-law enforcement training to DEA personnel as well as appropriate federal, state, local, and foreign law enforcement counterparts. Maintaining a collaborative relationship with DEA Headquarters, other external federal, state and local law enforcement communities and strengthens DEA's presence in the community based network. Hosting events, providing briefings to academic groups, other law enforcement agencies/groups, and foreign government counterparts. Establishing and maintaining contact with Phoenix Field Division financial units and works directly with DEA Headquarters' contracting and procurement staff.

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/).
• MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE: Applicant must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license while employed in the position.
• OTHER: Foreign language skills may be required depending on the assigned duty location.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service (or equivalent) performing the following duties: 1) Liaising with prevention organizations and community partners that focus on drug use, family and violence; 2) Analyzing statistical data and budget reports to monitor outcomes and metrics; 3) Formulating and recommending drug prevention communication strategies that include modern approaches such social media presence. 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: Communications and MediaOral CommunicationPartneringPlanning and EvaluatingWriting 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 job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

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