This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Chief Counsel/Finance & Ethics Section This position primary purpose is to support the DEA's deputy Designated Agency Ethics Officials (DDAEOs) and attorneys in carrying out responsibilities of DEA's ethics program.

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 Ethics Specialistyour typical work assignments may include: Preparing reports, documents, letters, and other correspondence regarding substantive and procedural issues arising in ethics and compliance program development and operation. Reviewing financial disclosure statements and developing systems for collecting and reviewing these reports. Providing advice and guidance to DEA employees and managers on the interpretation and application of the ethics statutes, rules and regulations. Updating and revising the DEA ethics website.

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

Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. For GS-12: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 federal grade level performing the following, (1) Developing detailed plans, goals, and objectives for the long-range implementation and administration of the ethics program; (2) Advising on ethics laws, regulations, policies and precedents which determine the effectiveness of the training provided to employees and managers; and (3) Conducting detailed analyses of complex functions and work processes. 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: Decision MakingPlanning 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: Debra Jordan
• Phone: 571-776-2688
• Email: [email protected]