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Position Title
Diversion Investigator (Foreign)
Agency
Drug Enforcement Administration
Announcement Number
D-OE-25-12631506-MP-GYC Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, December 5, 2024 to Friday, December 13, 2024
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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-14. (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?
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Preferences
1. 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 Diversion Investigator (Foreign) position with the Federal government. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Diversion Investigator work at the GS-14 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)
2. Analyzing and evaluating methods used to achieve global diversion prevention goals.
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3. Assessing the overall success of drug and chemical control programs.
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4. Analyzing traffic trends and assessing impact on countries in regional area and the illicit drug market in the United States.
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5. Evaluating deficiencies geared toward curbing diversion of legitimately produced pharmaceutical drugs and chemicals.
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6. Developing mechanisms for exchange of information and intelligence data on trafficking methods and investigations.
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7. Developing DEA plans, objectives, and strategies regarding diversion control issues.
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8. Monitoring, reviewing, and summarizing sensitive and classified national drug issues.
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9. Interpreting policy and law pertaining to diversion control.
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10. Implementing approved policies and operational plans.
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11. Identifying the need for revisions, changes, or deletions of current policies, procedures or practices based on operational needs and problems.
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12. Establishing and maintaining liaison and operational relationships on difficult and diverse matters such as drug enforcement and chemical control.
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13. Conducting training seminars on diversion control matters such as diversion investigative techniques, regulatory programs, complex criminal diversion investigations or import export controls.
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14. Establishing and maintaining liaison with organizations of high stature to serve as the diversion control expert.
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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)
15. 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)
16. Have you received any awards related to one or more of the competencies described for the position?
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17. 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.
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