Air Force Academy, CO, USA
14 days ago
DRUG TESTING PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to administer all aspects of the installation and geographically separated units (GSU) (if applicable) military and civilian Drug Testing Programs, and report issues regarding the urinalysis program to the chain of command, when appropriate. Responsibilities Serves as the installation Drug Testing Program Administrative Manager (DTPAM) for the Department of Defense military, United States Air Force Academy Cadet and civilian drug testing programs. Establishes, updates, and maintains office and drug testing records or assists in the operation of the drug testing program. Provides testimony to judicial and administrative proceedings pertaining to the drug testing programs to include the selection process, collection, storage, shipment, and documentation procedures. Trains supervisors on the recognition, documentation, and referral of employees suspected of drug abuse, which includes behavioral and performance patterns warranting referral for evaluation. Develops lesson plans (written training material using computer-based applications), acquires training aids, and other prevention materials necessary to meet identified needs for targeted populations (active duty members, cadets, civilian employees, and family members, when appropriate). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Clerical and Administrative Positions, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 level (or equivalent in other pay systems) in the federal service in which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which includes applying principles of drug testing procedures and of the urinalysis chain of custody to manage a drug testing program; testing concepts, and procedures conducted with the drug testing laboratory. To view qualifying experience, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-clerk-and-assistant-series-0303/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of the Drug Testing Programs sufficient to gather data, compile reports, and make recommendations based upon analysis of factual information. 2. Knowledge of the conventional principles of the urinalysis chain of custody, medical terminology, testing concepts, and established procedures as related to drug testing specimen collect, packaging, inspecting, testing, and shipping. 3. Knowledge of DoD Directives, Air Force Instructions, MAJCOM, and local policies governing military and civilian drug testing procedures. 4. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing in order to present briefings and prepare status reports. 5. Ability to safe guard confidential drug testing information. 6. Ability to operate a program to include projecting and ordering equipment and supplies, forecasting and executing a budget, and maintaining administrative documentation. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ADDITIONAL CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: May not have a record of conviction by courts-martial, civilian criminal court, non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, or a Letter of Reprimand or similar administrative action (Letter of Admonishment, Letter of Counseling) for misconduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or drug abuse (including use, possession or distribution). Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.
Confirm your E-mail: Send Email