Job opening: DRUG TESTING PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Salary: $49 025 - 63 733 per year
Published at: Aug 28 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to administer all aspects of the installation and geographically separated units (GSU) military and civilian Drug Testing Programs, and report issues regarding the urinalysis program to the chain of command, when appropriate.
Duties
Serves as the installation Drug Testing Program Administrative Manager (DTPAM) for the DoD military, and civilian drug testing programs.
Preforms duties associated with the administrative management of the drug-testing program.
Performs education and training duties associated with drug use/abuse prevention.
Performs administrative duties such as filing, records maintenance, data entry, and updates.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A background investigation (SF-85) is required
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Travel and Relocation expenses WILL NOT be paid.
- Knowledge of drug testing software programs is highly desirable
- May be required to travel by military/commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments
- Incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality about aspects of the program due to the impact of testing results
- May not have a record of conviction by courts-martial, civilian criminal court, non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, or a Letter of Reprimand
- OR similar administrative action (Letter of Admonishment, Letter of Counseling) for misconduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or drug abuse (including use, possession or distribution)
- Have no pending civilian criminal action or pending administrative action (Separation, Letter of Reprimand/Counseling/Admonishment for dishonesty, fraud or other integrity offenses)
- This position may, at times work evenings, weekends and/or holidays in order to observe, collect, and store specimens
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying principles of drug testing procedures and of the urinalysis chain of custody to manage a drug testing program; testing concepts, and procedures conducted with the drug testing laboratory. Acting as the focal point for installation level drug testing issues and completes all administrative aspects of the installation drug testing program, to include all activities related to selecting individuals for testing, notifying unit trusted agents, training observers, collecting and packaging of urine specimens, documentation, and all follow-up communications/notifications. Coordinating testing activities with proper support from Commanders, First Sergeants, medical and legal personnel.Ensuring a policy letter on no-shows is in place that covers the proper procedures to document, track, and report to the Commander and Staff Judge Advocate when an individual fails to meet a testing appointment. Ensuring Trusted Agents and Observers have documented training.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of the Drug Testing Programs sufficient to gather data, compile reports, and make recommendations based upon analysis of factual information.
2. Knowledge of the conventional principles of the urinalysis chain of custody, medical terminology, testing concepts, and established procedures as related to drug testing specimen collect, packaging, inspecting, testing, and shipping.
3. Knowledge of DoD Directives, Air Force Instructions, MAJCOM, and local policies governing military and civilian drug testing procedures.
4. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing in order to present briefings and prepare status reports.
5. Ability to safe guard confidential drug testing information.
6. Ability to operate a program to include projecting and ordering equipment and supplies, forecasting and executing a budget, and maintaining administrative documentation.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Barksdale AFB
345 Davis Avenue W
Suite 223
Barksdale AFB, LA 71110
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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