Drug Enforcement Administration Logo
Position Title
Business Operations Specialist
Agency
Drug Enforcement Administration
Announcement Number
H-DEA-12619563-MP-25-DFAS Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 to Friday, December 6, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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.  
(limit characters)
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 currently hold or have previously held a position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being advertised; or
  • You have held the full promotion potential of this position.
SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action): SF-50(s) must show the effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, competitive status, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information. Award SF-50s often do not show the required information. To verify the time in grade requirement, applicants must submit a SF-50 verifying the highest grade held for at least 52 weeks. Examples include, promotions with an effective date greater than one year, within grade increases demonstrating the highest grade held for at least 52 weeks or appointments/conversion of appointments with an effective date greater than one year.
(limit characters)
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.
SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action): SF-50(s) must show the effective date, position title, series, grade, salary, tenure, competitive status, position occupied, full promotion potential, and name of agency. Multiple SF-50s may be needed to show all required information. Award SF-50s often do not show the required information. To verify the time in grade requirement, applicants must submit a SF-50 verifying the highest grade held for at least 52 weeks. Examples include, promotions with an effective date greater than one year, within grade increases demonstrating the highest grade held for at least 52 weeks or appointments/conversion of appointments with an effective date greater than one year.
(limit characters)
Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Business Operations Specialist GS-0301-11/12 position with the Federal government. Your responses to the questions below will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and application materials must support the level of experience and/or education you claim in this questionnaire. If, after a complete review of your application package, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible for this position. (limit characters)
1. Please select the ONE response that BEST describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Business Operations Specialist GS-11 level:
(limit characters)
2. Please select the ONE response that BEST describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform as a Business Operations Specialist GS-12 level:
(limit characters)
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptions (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
3. Coordinates most of the administrative functions within an office.
(limit characters)
4. Ensures the office complies with all applicable administrative policies and procedures.
(limit characters)
5. Coordinates and ensures procedures meet an office's needs and are consistently understood and followed.
(limit characters)
6. Recommends the establishment of and prepares administrative business processes for implementation throughout an office.
(limit characters)
7. Assists supervisors in developing organizational goals and objectives.
(limit characters)
8. Provides advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of administrative policies and directives.
(limit characters)
9. Obtains interpretation of regulations and directives that affect operations and recommends appropriate action by the supervisors.
(limit characters)
10. Represents the office as required in meetings/conferences/committees dealing with matters of administration.
(limit characters)
11. Writes, coordinates, and reviews administrative and operational documents for various audiences.
(limit characters)
12. Advises management on any administrative issues that arise.
(limit characters)
13. Addresses complex problems or interrelated issues in developing and maintaining a strong administrative program.
(limit characters)
14. Researches and resolves general issues related to employee pay and leave.
(limit characters)
15. Serves as first point of contact for the resolution of employee questions regarding HR processes.
(limit characters)
16. Maintains liaison with the Human Resources Specialists that service the office.
(limit characters)
17. Creates and processes personnel actions, awards, recruitment actions, performance management, and Table of Organization (T/O) requests, through the applicable system(s) and/or POCs.
(limit characters)
18. Reviews all required personnel submissions for accuracy and compliance with established policies and procedures.
(limit characters)
19. Ensures maintenance of personnel records and submission of time and leave reports.
(limit characters)
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?
(limit characters)
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?
(limit characters)
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 I will not be considered for employment if I do not respond "Yes" to this certification item.
(limit characters)