The position serves as the Drug Testing Technician, located in the Office of Community Supervision and Intervention Services within Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA). CSOSA provides community supervision of adult offenders released by the DC Superior Court or the United States Parole Commission on probation, parole and supervised release in the District of Columbia.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

04/11/2024 to 04/22/2024

This job will close when we have received 50 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

* Salary

$55,677 - $69,218 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GL 5

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Location

* Washington, DC

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Not required

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent -

* Work schedule

Full-time -

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

7

* Job family (Series)

0102 Social Science Aid and Technician

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

Yes

* Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

* Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

* Announcement number

OC-24-12379371-MPP-DJ

* Control number

786001600

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This job is open to

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

* Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

* Individuals with disabilities

* Military spouses

* Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

* Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles): Applications will be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and people eligible under special hiring authorities such as the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA), Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA), Disabilities Program, etc.

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Duties

* The incumbent is the Drug Testing Technician and supports the ongoing assessments of offenders by administering the protocol for CSOSA's drug-testing program.

* Provides answers to a wide variety of inquiries. As directed, uses a photo imaging machine to establish positive identification when the offender has no picture identification.

* Inputs offender information into a database system. Updates system each time offender undergoes drug testing. Tracks the chain of custody of samples from the point of collection to the submission of samples to the laboratory.

* Performs office automation work to track and monitor offender testing status requiring the use of software applications and computer equipment.

* Prepares correspondence, reports, technical documents, graphs/charts, forms, and other office support materials to monitor offender testing status.

* Performs data handling tasks affiliated with the use of an automated drug testing management system. Participates in ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of all drug testing data.

* Escorts offender to the collection area and monitors their movements to ensure the integrity of the collection process. Performs intake duties to support chain-of-custody evidence requirements for the drug testing of criminal offenders.

* Assists in intake for offenders by establishing positive identification, verifying pertinent information related to drug testing, and updating relevant automated systems.

* Reports offenders who are in violation of the program.

* Performs intake duties to support chain-of-custody evidence requirements for the drug testing of criminal offenders.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* Must be a U.S. Citizen or National

* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable

* Background security investigation, drug test, and favorable adjudication

* May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period (unless already completed).

* Time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 calendar day of the closing date of this announcement

* This position is covered under federal Law enforcement retirement provisions, Public Law 100-238.

* This is not a virtual or remote position; you must live within or be willing to relocate within a commutable distance of the duty location which is Washington D.C. (District of Columbia).

* The maximum entry age for this position is 37 years of age at the time of acceptance of employment unless the applicant has prior Federal service in a covered law enforcement position.

Qualifications

Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-04 or higher grade in Federal Service.

Maximum Entry Age Eligibility Requirement:

This position is covered under LEO retirement provisions, first-time law enforcement appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 or older who have previous LEO experience under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement Systems (FERS) may have their previous LEO experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum entry age requirement. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE DATE OF BIRTH TO RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

The maximum entry age requirement does not apply to applicants who are veterans' preference eligible. Proof of Veterans' Preference eligibility must be submitted with the application (DD-214 identifying the type of discharge and VA Disability Letter if needed).

GL-05 Level Qualifications

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (GL or GS-04) or equivalent in other pay scales) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as Performing administrative or clerical work that includes all of the following:

* Maintaining and updating files or records for various purposes such as personnel, clients, or performance files.

* Managing and entering data or information into a database software program.

* Creating, designing, or preparing forms, reports, memos, letters, spreadsheets, and other documents using personal computer and related software applications.

* Proficient in using Microsoft (MS) Office (specifically MS Word and MS Excel).

* Providing customer service and/or technical support (to internal and external customers) via telephone, email, and/or instant messaging or using live chat software tools.

* Good Interpersonal Skills (Working or interacting with clients or customers face-to-face or in person (non-virtual) in a possibly intense or uncomfortable situation).

* Strong reading comprehension skills (Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations).

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B. Successful completion of a four-year course of study above high school leading to a bachelor's degree with courses completed such as biology; chemistry; computer science; criminal justice; drugs, alcohol, and society; sociology; or other directly related courses. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of the application or by the closing date of the announcement (see Education area below for details).

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C. Equivalent combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience are also qualifying. If education is used to meet specialized experience requirements, then such education must include courses directly related to the work of the position. (When crediting education, prorate the number of hours of related courses required as a proportion of the total education to be used.)

Note about experience acquired:

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.

Previous drug testing experience OR education defined in qualification "B" above is preferred but not required.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all of your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Additional information

This announcement will close after 50 applications have been received or at the specified closing date. Whichever comes first.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible, or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

If you are an eligible Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position. Individuals who have special priority selection rights under the CTAP or ICTAP must be well qualified for the position. To be well qualified, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and meet the mid-level (scoring between 85 and 89) of the rating criteria for all factors or the established cutoff score. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must submit one of the following as proof of eligibility for the special selection priority: a separation notice; a "Notice of Personnel Action" (SF-50) documenting separation; an agency certification that you cannot be placed after injury compensation has been terminated; an OPM notification that your disability annuity has been terminated; OR a Military Department or National Guard Bureau notification that you are retired under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year.

Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Bargaining Unit Status: Eligible (This position is represented by American Federation of Government Employees, Local 0727)

All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments directly deposited into a financial institution of their choosing.

Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

CSOSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CSOSA uses E-Verify, if you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system.

Position is Mission Essential and is not subject to administrative dismissal in emergencies based on inclement weather conditions, or other emergency situations, as appropriate. A Mission Essential employee is required to report for, or remain at, work in emergency situations; dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to him/her unless his/her supervisor instructs otherwise.

If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated according to the extent and quality of experience, education, and training. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your resume, online questionnaire and the documentation you submitted to support your responses will be evaluated against the knowledge, skills, and abilities and the result of the additional assessments required for this position. The assessments measure the critical competencies that are required to successfully perform the job. This evaluation determines which candidates will be referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

* Attention to Detail

* Clerical

* Computer Skills

* Customer Service (Clerical/Technical)

* Interpersonal Skills

* Reading Comprehension

* Technical Competence

* Written Communication

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Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

* Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

You must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

* Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).To apply for this position,

* Your resume' showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.

* Other supporting documents:

* Cover Letter, optional

* College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education

* Most recent SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held (if applying as a status candidate with current or former Federal Service)

* DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty from Veterans for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities

* Noncompetitive appointment authority documentation, if applicable

* Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, if applicable (e.g. Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

* How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

* To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

* Follow the prompts to select your resume' and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

* After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

* You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

* If you are unable to apply online, you must request an alternative application which is available from the Human Resources Office. Please contact at or to obtain an alternative application.