- Position Title
- Drug Science Specialist
- Agency
- Drug Enforcement Administration
- Announcement Number
- DEA-24-12451124-MP-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, June 25, 2024 to Friday, August 2, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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-14.
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
• have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
• are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
Were you employed overseas as an Appropriated Fund employee AND did you:
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
For more information, review USAJOBS Former Overseas Employees resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
• complete 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; AND,
• receive a fully successful or better (or equivalent) performance rating; AND,
• return to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago?
For more information, review USAJOBS Former Overseas Employees resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50, and performance appraisal.
4.
In accordance with revised 5 U.S.C. 3330d(b), the head of an agency may now appoint noncompetitively: the spouse of a member of the armed forces on active duty, the spouse of a 100 percent disabled member of the armed forces, or the spouse of a deceased member of the armed forces.
(1) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty? Includes all spouses of members of the armed forces on active duty. Spouses do not have to relocate with active duty spouse. You will be required to provide documentation of your spouse's active duty.
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(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who was retired under Chapter 61 of title 10, United States Code with a 100% disability rating from the military; or was released from active duty and has a disability rating of 100% from the Department of Veterans' Affairs or the military department? You will be required to provide documentation of your spouse's disability.
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(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status (it does not have to be combat related)? You will be required to provide documentation on the death of the spouse and your marital status at the time of death.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources or https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/family-members/ .
To verify your eligibility for the options above, you must submit applicable documentation such as the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
(1) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces on active duty? Includes all spouses of members of the armed forces on active duty. Spouses do not have to relocate with active duty spouse. You will be required to provide documentation of your spouse's active duty.
-OR-
(2) Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who was retired under Chapter 61 of title 10, United States Code with a 100% disability rating from the military; or was released from active duty and has a disability rating of 100% from the Department of Veterans' Affairs or the military department? You will be required to provide documentation of your spouse's disability.
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(3) Are you the un-remarried widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces killed while in active duty status (it does not have to be combat related)? You will be required to provide documentation on the death of the spouse and your marital status at the time of death.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources or https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/family-members/ .
To verify your eligibility for the options above, you must submit applicable documentation such as the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15 and all supporting documentation identified on that document (e.g., Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service; death certificate and documentation identifying marital status at the time of death; disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service, etc.
5.
Are you a current or former employee at certain Land Management agencies under time-limited competitive appointment?
If you are a current Land Management agency employee, you
Must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to this time-limited appointment.
Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years, AND
Must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
If you are a former Land Management agency employee, you
Must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to this time-limited appointment.
Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years.
Must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Must apply for a position covered by these provisions within 2 years after their most recent date of separation AND
Must have been separated, with respect to their most recent separation, for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit your SF-50 and performance rating. If performance rating is not available, a reference from a supervisor at each employing agency who is able to attest to satisfactory performance is acceptable.
If you are a current Land Management agency employee, you
Must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to this time-limited appointment.
Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years, AND
Must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
If you are a former Land Management agency employee, you
Must have initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to this time-limited appointment.
Must have served under 1 or more time-limited appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years.
Must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service.
Must apply for a position covered by these provisions within 2 years after their most recent date of separation AND
Must have been separated, with respect to their most recent separation, for reasons other than misconduct or performance.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit your SF-50 and performance rating. If performance rating is not available, a reference from a supervisor at each employing agency who is able to attest to satisfactory performance is acceptable.
6.
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.
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.
7.
Do you meet one of the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibilities:
• Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a position at the same or lower grade level with a lower promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligible (veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military; OR, are entitled to veterans' preference?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form 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:
• Current Federal or former employees with career or career-conditional appointments in the competitive service that hold, or have held a position at the same or lower grade level with a lower promotion potential as the position being announced; or,
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligible (veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military; OR, are entitled to veterans' preference?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation. For example, a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form 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);
- Status in the Competitive Service (Block 34: Position Occupied field is 1- Competitive Service); AND,
- For current Federal employees, the most recent SF-50 must be dated within the last 52 weeks from the closing date of this vacancy announcement); OR,
- For former Federal employees, your separation action from federal service.
8.
Have you completed at least 1 year of continuous service immediately before separation from one or more nontemporary Foreign Service appointments; AND, your separation from a Foreign Service career-type appointment occurred in the last 3 years (individuals entitled to veteran's preference do not need to meet this 3-year requirement)?
-OR-
Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service? To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF- 50) reflecting your nontemporary status.
If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.?
-OR-
Have you completed at least 3 years of substantially continuous service under one or more nontemporary appointments in the Foreign Service immediately before separation from an unlimited, career-type appointment in that Service? To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF- 50) reflecting your nontemporary status.
If you are outside of the 3-year requirement but are entitled to veteran's preference, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.?
9.
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.
• 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.
10.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months?
-OR
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
-OR
Are you eligible to be appointed on noncompetitive basis according to Executive Order or Noncompetitive eligibility (i.e. NSEP, CLS or Boren Awards)?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
-OR
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student or other experience related to this position?
-OR
Are you a current or former Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years?
-OR
Are you eligible to be appointed on noncompetitive basis according to Executive Order or Noncompetitive eligibility (i.e. NSEP, CLS or Boren Awards)?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your description of service or other proof of non-competitive eligibility. If you are a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who is requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility, please also provide the necessary documentation to support your request.
11.
Do you meet the following Noncompetitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
- Current Federal or former employee that holds, or has previously held, a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and has held a permanent (non-temporary) position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential (full performance level) as the position being announced?
12.
Are you a current Excepted Service employee of a Federal Agency that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management?
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
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Are you a current:
• Postal Career Service Employee;
• Postal Rate Commission Employee;
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
For more information, review Interchange Agreements with Other Merit Systems.
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Are you a current:
• Postal Career Service Employee;
• Postal Rate Commission Employee;
• Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee; or,
• Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee?
For more information, review Miscellaneous Authorities Not Regulated By U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form (SF-50) reflecting your status.
13.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability appointment?
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
14.
Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment and have you never held the grade or full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
• your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1).
15.
Were you formerly, but not currently, employed as a Federal civilian on a permanent competitive appointment and have held the grade or full performance level of this position?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status. Your separation SF-50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect:
- career or career-conditional (Tenure field is 1 or 2); AND,
- your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied field is 1); AND,
- the same grade level as this position or higher with the same or higher promotion potential.
16.
Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND you:
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
• served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (Note: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility); OR,
• are entitled to veterans' preference?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of service which includes character of service.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
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:
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.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Drug Science Specialist position with the Federal government.
1.
The basic requirements for this position require a Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree in a major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. Select the one statement that best describes your education.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Drug Science Specialist work at the GS-12 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
3.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Drug Science Specialist work at the GS-13 level or equivalent pay band in the Federal service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Planned, directed, and evaluated a project or study of an important issue relating to chemistry, biology, pharmacology, pharmacy and related health sciences of agency importance.
5.
Analyzed and summarized complex scientific and technical information into resulting new policies, procedures and documents, as demonstrated through scientific papers, reports, correspondence, presentations, working groups and training sessions.
6.
Implemented and evaluated a major scientific study or project for an agency or bureau program or developed recommendations on scientific issues critical to an organization's programs.
7.
Interpreted and reported on findings of complex issues or designed implementing procedures for new policies or scientific data used in the formulation of the organization's policy.
8.
Performed critical specialized reviews of scientific and/or technical data in specialized areas of chemistry, pharmacology, biological or other health science issues which led to important policy decisions and program recommendations.
9.
Demonstrated analytical reasoning skills by showing the ability to synthesize and interpret data to formulate decisions.
10.
Served as a technical advisor to management on drug and chemical issues related to controlled substances.
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Carried out assignments and academic projects independently.
12.
Possesses a thorough understanding and knowledge of data sources as they apply to controlled substances and chemicals as demonstrated through academic studies or extensive work experience.
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Expertise in analytical reasoning demonstrated by the ability to generate and interpret data to formulate decisions and serves as a technical advisor to management on drug and chemical issues related to controlled substances.
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Possesses an expert knowledge of data sources as they apply to controlled substances and chemicals.
15.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Federal law, regulations and international treaties and their applicability to the regulations of drugs and chemicals. This may include experience such as publications, research projects, lectures, reports, testimony, etc.
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Demonstrated technical expertise in chemistry, biology, pharmacology, pharmacy and related health sciences and related regulatory area, reviewing non-routine scientific and technical data for a variety of regulated drugs and chemical. This may include experience such as publications, research projects, lectures, reports, testimony, etc.
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Acted as a technical specialist in chemistry, biology, pharmacology, pharmacy and related health sciences and regulatory areas.
18.
Reviewed complex scientific and technical data for a variety of drugs and chemicals under federal and international control.
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Acted as a technical specialist in chemistry, biology, pharmacology, pharmacy and related health sciences and performed reviews of procedures related to the laws and regulations regarding drugs and chemicals.
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Defended scientific and technical conclusions resulting from the evaluation of data to upper level management.
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Participated in industry/government meetings to defend/explain conclusions resulting from evaluation of data.
22.
Interacted with managers, scientists, and other professionals at all levels within an organization.
23.
Justified and defended regulatory/scientific programs and policies or scientific evaluations to higher-level management, regulated industry, and other federal, state or local organizations.
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Interacted with higher-level management on issues with significant impact.
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Demonstrated ability to defend and discuss technical reports of a complex scientific nature such as status reports, regulatory or scientific evaluations, or instruction and policy documents.
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Explained complex or controversial scientific issues to non-scientists as demonstrated through expert testimony, presentations at scientific meetings and conferences, training seminars, etc.
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Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain contacts within federal, state or local government, industry or academia in order to obtain and exchange scientific and technical information related to regulated drugs and chemicals.
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Demonstrated ability to author technical reports of a complex scientific nature such as status reports, regulatory or scientific evaluations, or instruction and policy documents.
29.
Responded to scientific and technical information as demonstrated through scientific papers, reports, correspondence and other written documents.
30.
Drafted Federal Register notices, and/or announcements, guidance documents, technical instructions having a broad impact.
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Prepared internal position/policy documents, reports and other documents.
32.
Prepared letters, instructions, and guidance regarding the results of the scientific, technical, statistical or analytical reviews.
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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.