• Job Description

  Req#: 769919800
  This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Philadelphia Field Division.
  
  This position(s) primary purpose is to support the investigative and administrative support, which requires not only support for the collection, storage, retrieval, and dissemination of criminal or non-criminal investigative data, but also extensive responsibility for coordination of work outside the organization and is necessary for successful unit mission accomplishment.
  
  Duties
  
  
  As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
  
  As an Investigative Assistant (OA) your typical work assignments may include:
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  • U. S. Citizenship Required
  • You must submit to a pre-employment drug test
  • Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
  • Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • You may be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
  • Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
  • Current Federal employees cannot transfer unused Time Off Awards to DEA.
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification.
  
  You may qualify at the GS-6 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in: 1) Conducting law enforcement searches and queries; and 2) Gathering and analyzing data; 3) Preparing various reports related to investigations; and, 4) Making recommendations based on findings.
  
  You may qualify at the GS-7 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-6 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in: 1) Conducting complex and unique law enforcement searches and queries; 2) Gathering and analyzing data; 3) Preparing various reports related to investigations; 4) Making recommendations based on findings; and, 5) Identifying inaccuracies or anomalies in the information gathered.
  
  This position requires a typing proficiency of at least 40 words per minute (WPM) with 3 or fewer errors.
  
  You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience. Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
  
  All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  
  Incentives may be authorized; however, this is contingent upon funds availability and approval. Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid. The incentives may include the following: superior qualifications appointment, and creditable service for annual leave for prior non-federal work experience or prior uniformed military service, etc.

• About the company

  The United States Department of Justice, also known as the Justice Department, is a federal executive department of the United States government responsible for the enforcement of the law and administration of justice in the United States. It is equivalent to the justice or interior ministries of other countries. The department was formed in 1870 during the Ulysses S. Grant administration, and administers several federal law enforcement agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The DOJ is responsible for investigating instances of financial fraud, representing the U.S. government in legal matters, and running the federal prison system. The department is also responsible for reviewing the conduct of local law enforcement as directed by the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994.

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