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Position Title: Intelligence Research Specialist
Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration
Announcement Number: F-NC-19-10597718-DE-SG Opens in new window
Open Period: Monday, September 9, 2019 to Friday, September 13, 2019

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

A. Yes

B. No

Your response to this question is for the online assessment process only. Requests for on-the-job accommodations would be received and reviewed at a later time through a separate process outside of this application.

Applicants are required to take one or more online assessments in order to complete an application for this position. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

If you choose "yes" to this question, you must submit the following documentation:

1. USA Hire Reasonable Accommodation Request Form, and

2. Medical documentation from a qualified professional that includes the following information:

(1) What is the disability, to include how it affects your ability to complete the assessments,

(2) What accommodation is requested to assist with the assessments, and

(3) How will the accommodation help you take the assessments.

NOTE: Schedule A letters are not sufficient to determine Reasonable Accommodation eligibility for online assessments. Requests for Schedule A hiring or reasonable accommodations for work on the job should be directed to the agency contact listed in the job announcement.

Failure to submit the documentation by the designated deadline will cause your application to remain incomplete for this announcement. This will remove you from consideration for this position.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.

Applicants must possess the one (1) year specialized experience required for the applicable level as required below.

1. Select the ONE response that BEST describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as an Intelligence Research Specialist, at the GS-07 level.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 Federal grade level performing such duties as selecting, abstracting, and compiling data from specific sources; and evaluating and making preliminary analyses of data.

B. I meet one of the requirements for Superior Academic Achievement by earning a bachelor's degree with at least one of the following: (1) a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale; (2) a 3.5 GPA for required courses completed in a major field of study during junior and senior year of a 4-year college or university; (3) class standing of upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or a major subdivision of the college; or (4) membership in a National Scholastic Honor Society certified by the Association of College Honor Societies, excluding freshman honor societies.

C. I have a combination of both, experience and education.

D. My experience and/or education are not reflected in the above statements.

2. Please select the ONE response that BEST describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as an Intelligence Research Specialist, at the GS-09 level.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 Federal grade level performing such duties as data processing, data tracking and file management; locating, compiling, and developing information to fill intelligence gaps; and performing preliminary research, analysis and evaluation of raw data.

B. I have a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years graduate level education leading to such a degree or an LL.B or J.D.

C. I have a combination of both, experience and education.

D. My experience is not reflected in the above statements.

Basic Eligibility, Suitability and Essential Job Functions - You MUST select a response for each question (3 through 9). Failure to select a response will result in you being ineligible for the position.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

3. Are you willing to complete a 10-week Basic Intelligence Research Specialist (BIRS) Training Course at the DEA training academy?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Are you willing to undergo a complete background investigation?

A. YES

B. NO

5. Are you willing to complete a polygraph as a part of a background investigation?

A. YES

B. NO

6. Are you willing to undergo periodic reinvestigations throughout a career at DEA?

A. YES

B. NO

7. Are you willing to complete drug testing by urinalysis?

A. YES

B. NO

8. Are you willing to be assigned to work at any location depending on the needs of the DEA?

A. YES

B. NO

9. Are you willing to accept an initial work assignment of 3 years in duration?

A. YES

B. NO

10. How did you hear about the open position?

A. DEA Website

B. Internet Search

C. Social Media

D. DEA Employee Referral

E. Career Fair

F. Friend/Colleague

11. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item.

A. YES

B. NO

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