Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens

As a Drug Testing Technician, you will:

1. Monitor the submission of urine samples by defendants, offenders or respondents under court and post-sentence orders for drug testing and ensure effective maintenance of chain of custody procedures for samples.

2. Take photographs, verify addresses and update information in automated systems.

3. Explain drug testing procedures and distribute collection materials to individuals.

4. Input information into the Pretrial Real-Time Information System Manager (PRISM).

5. Apply rules and policies on confidentiality and release of protected information.

6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

Bargaining Unit Status and chapter: Covered, AFGE Local 1456

This is a law enforcement position.

This position is covered under the special provision for law enforcement retirement. By law, applicants for such law enforcement positions must be between 21 and 37 years old to be considered for initial appointment (that is, first appointment to a federal law enforcement position). The maximum age for entry on duty in a law enforcement covered position is the date immediately proceeding the applicant's 37th birthday, except for veterans' preference eligibles.

APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE DATE OF BIRTH!!!!

A candidate appointed at a lower grade level may be promoted up to the full performance level without further competition.

Upon starting the position, the selectee will be required to complete a mandatory six-week, onsite training.

HOURS: The incumbent of this position will be required to work in shifts or at unusual hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Conditions of Employment

1. Must be a U.S. Citizen
2. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
3. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
4. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period, if not already completed
5. All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation, and required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment
6. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice
7. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic professional requirement, or the specialized experience requirement below.

Basic professional requirement: 4-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses related to the occupation. OR;

One year of specialized experience performing customer service, clerical or administrative support duties, maintaining, updating, and reviewing records, and using computer systems to enter, update, and retrieve information while following established procedures. OR;

Combination of education and specialized experience as described above. (To qualify on this basis, you must have completed more than 60 semester hours of undergraduate education. Education beyond 60 semester hours is counted toward this requirement at a rate of 30 semester hours, or equivalent, for 6 months of specialized experience.)

NOTE: Your resume must clearly show the specialized experience related to this position. Failure to demonstrate how you possess the experience requirements will result in an "Ineligible" rating.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, duties performed and salary information. Only resumes up to a total of 2 pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding 2 pages will be removed from consideration. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.

2. Other supporting documents:

• College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education. Transcripts must include the school's name, student name, degree and date awarded, if applicable. (Note: If you are selected for the position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day)
• DD-214 (member 4 copy) showing honorable discharge, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, must include the following:
  • SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action, position, grade level, and duty location; and
  • Most recent performance appraisal
  • Certification of Expected Separation or Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice or Notice of Proposed Removal may also be submitted

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