This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administrator (DEA), Office of Forensic Science, Digital Evidence Laboratory. This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as a senior digital forensic examiner, analyzes seized digital evidence, performs on-site acquisition/duplication of digital evidence for DEA offices, testifies in Federal and state courts as an expert witness, and provides subject matter expertise and advice to both DEA investigators and junior examiners in the laboratory.

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 , your typical work assignments may include: Performing digital evidence examinations of seized objects submitted by DEA offices worldwide. Reviewing forensic images, virtual images, and other data sources for recovery of potentially relevant information. Advising investigators, analysts, prosecutors, and the court on the nature, reliability, and significance of information recovered from digital evidence. Developing plans to investigate alleged crime, violation, or suspicious activity utilizing computers and the Internet. Recommending, developing, implementing, or reviewing enhancements to technical training, laboratory and field evidence equipment or procedures, analytical platforms, or other activities based on substantial analysis and evaluation of needs arising from technical advancements. Mentoring or advising lower graded Digital Forensic Examiners (DFEs) or field Digital Evidence Technicians (DETs).

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.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• 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.
• Must complete all required courses of DEA's Digital Evidence Laboratory's training program within the first year of employment.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Basic Requirements AND Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. Basic Requirement: The IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Digital Evidence) Series, 2210, has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR), which must be met for this position in addition to the specialized experience requirement. 1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; 2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services; 3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; and 4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Specialized Experience: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to a GS-2210-12: 1) Preserving and analyzing electronic data using established methods, 2) Conducting digital forensic examinations, documenting actions, and providing written results, 3) Using expertise in an area of information technology to make correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions about the content or structure of data. Note: Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives will only be considered and approved under conditions specified provided the agency has determined that the position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive and funding for such an incentive is available.

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]