This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), New England Division, Boston Diversion Group. This position(s) primary purpose is to conduct research and analysis, perform database searches, data collection and administrative support.

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 Program Support Assistant (OA)your typical work assignments may include: Providing support and assisting in the planning, reviewing, and reporting of data/statistical results of program or project studies. Integrating several types of software, such as spreadsheet, database, word processing, desktop publishing, and graphics applications, to generate specific working documents and forms. Receiving and reviewing documents, reports, and or applications for omissions and inconsistencies, and ensures data entry is complete and accurate. Performing unique queries of considerable difficulty using specialized skills to extract data from a broad range of computer systems. Conducting research independently, evaluating and validating specific data for use in complex reports and studies authored by others.

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. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent GS-0303-06. 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: GS-07: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-06 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) generating reports; 2) reviewing documents for omissions and inconsistencies; 3) receiving telephone calls and relaying to appropriate staff member; and 4) using office automation software to produce documents. PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENT: Must be able to type at least 40 words per minute with 3 or fewer errors. Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Clerical practices and office routinesDatabase Management SystemsManages and Organizes InformationOral 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 job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: Glenda Cabrera
• Phone: 571-776-2610
• Email: [email protected]