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Position Title
Registration Program Specialist
Agency
Drug Enforcement Administration
Announcement Number
DEA-23-12094594-MP-RDH Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, August 18, 2023 to Monday, August 28, 2023
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Eligibilities
Please mark "yes" to any eligibility below for which you are eligible. You will only be considered for those that you select and submit proper documentation. The full performance level of this position is a GS-11. (limit characters)
1. 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.

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. For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.  
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2. Are you currently employed with the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service and AND can you respond "yes" to at least one of the two below statements:
  • You have held a position at the same or higher grade level as this position being advertised, in addition to having held the same or higher promotion potential as this position being advertised; OR
  • You have held the full promotion potential of this position.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form, dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of the announcement, reflecting your tenure and competitive status. Your SF-50 should document how you meet the above requirements including grade levels and full promotion potential of current or past positions. You may need to submit more than one SF-50. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must also reflect:
  • Career or Career-conditional (Block 24: Tenure field is 1-Permanent or 2 - Conditional); AND,
  • Status in the Competitive Service (Block 34: Position Occupied field is 1- Competitive Service); AND
  • Remarks show the full promotion potential/performance level (Block 45)
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3. Are you currently employed with the Drug Enforcement Administration as a Federal civilian employee in the Competitive Service AND can you respond "yes" to at least one of the two below statements:
  • The grade level, or at least one of the grade levels, you are applying for is higher than you have previously held or currently hold; OR
  • The stated full performance level of this position is at a higher grade level than any of your previous or current position's stated full promotion potential.
     
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form, dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of the announcement, reflecting your Permanent or Conditional Tenure and Competitive Service status. Your SF-50 should demonstrate your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade, your highest grade held, your promotion potential/full performance of your current position, and proof of permanent or conditional tenure. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases and appointments - Award SF-50s will not be accepted. You may need to submit more than one SF-50 to satisfy this requirement. Your SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:  
  • Career or Career-conditional (Block 24: Tenure field is 1-Permanent or 2 - Conditional); AND,
  • Status in the Competitive Service (Block 34: Position Occupied field is 1- Competitive Service)
  • Remarks show the full promotion potential/performance level (Block 45)
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee?

Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
  • Position title;
  • Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
  • Agency; and,
  • Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Registration Program Specialist position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Registration Program Specialist work at the GS-09 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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2. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Registration Program Specialist work at the GS-11 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Advised on federal, state or local regulations.
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4. Participated in public meetings to provide program related data and information.
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5. Interpreted organizational policies and administrative rules.
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6. Conducted presentations and/or training sessions.
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7. Prepared reports, correspondence and other written materials in accordance with established regulations and guidelines.
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8. Prepared detailed synopses of research findings.
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9. Assisted in developing plans for disseminating routine information about a program.
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10. Initiated and prepared subpoenas.
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11. Retrieved information from investigative database NADDIS, Penlink, or Lexis Nexis.
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12. Performed comprehensive record checks of persons involved in criminal cases.
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13. Verified information in automated databases.
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14. Conducted complex searches and queries using databases or data files.
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15. Applied evaluative methods to issues to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of a program.
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16. Assisted in the resolution of complex program issues or problems.
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17. Analyzed information impacting operations.
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18. Developed guidance to resolve problems affecting the effectiveness and efficiency of work operations.
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19. Evaluated the reliability and accuracy of information.
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Past performance is one of the best indicators of your ability to perform effectively in the competency areas described for this position. Review and select the statement below that describes the PERFORMANCE RECOGNITION you have most recently received. (limit characters)
20. Have you received a performance appraisal in one or more of the competencies described for the position?
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Past performance is one of the best indicators of your ability to perform effectively in the competency areas described for this position. Review and select the statement below that describes the AWARDS you have received within the last year. (limit characters)
21. Have you received any awards related to one or more of the competencies described for the position?
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22. 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 responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
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