Drug Testing Program Administrative Assistant

Air Force District of Washington • Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

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About The Position

The Drug Testing Program Administrative Assistant administers all aspects of the installation and, if applicable, geographically separated units’ military and civilian drug testing programs. The position reports issues regarding the urinalysis program to the chain of command when appropriate. The incumbent serves as the installation Drug Testing Program Administrative Manager (DTPAM) for Department of Defense military and civilian drug testing programs and performs administrative management duties for the installation Drug Demand Reduction Program.

The role includes routine administrative work, including filing, records maintenance, data entry, and updates, as well as education and training activities related to drug use and abuse prevention. The incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality concerning the program and testing results. The position may involve temporary-duty travel, work during evenings, weekends, or holidays to observe, collect, and store specimens, and occasional outreach at local community venues. As needed by the supervisor, work may be performed at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling office in Washington, DC, or the Pentagon office in Arlington, VA.

Applicants must meet the specialized experience and time-in-grade requirements described in the announcement. The job has no education qualification requirement. Depending on the position type, the selected candidate must serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period. Continued employment after that period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• A background investigation (SF-85) is required; an FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository check will also be completed.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level or equivalent is required. The experience must include applying drug-testing procedures and urinalysis chain-of-custody principles to manage a drug testing program, as well as knowledge of testing concepts and procedures involving the drug testing laboratory.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable federal time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-06 is required for GS-07. This also applies to specified VEOA applicants with current or recent GS service.
• Knowledge of the Drug Demand Reduction Program sufficient to gather data, compile reports, and make recommendations based on factual analysis.
• Knowledge of forensic processes, chain of custody, medical terminology, testing concepts, and procedures for specimen collection, packaging, inspection, shipping, and results disposition.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing, and to use DoD DDR databases and office automation programs to prepare briefings, deliver training, and prepare status reports.
• Ability to safeguard confidential drug testing information.
• Ability to manage a program administratively, including projecting and ordering equipment and supplies, forecasting a budget, and maintaining documentation.
• Must not have the specified record of conviction, non-judicial punishment, reprimand, or similar action involving dishonesty, fraud, or drug abuse, and must not have pending civilian criminal or specified administrative actions involving integrity offenses.
• Must not have a medical or mental health condition that precludes responsible performance of assigned duties.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality concerning the program and testing results.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, or holidays when needed for specimen observation, collection, and storage.
• May be required to work at the Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling or Pentagon office as needed by the supervisor.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on the position type.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the DoD drug testing portal is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the installation Drug Testing Program Administrative Manager for DoD military and civilian drug testing programs.
• Administer the installation Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Perform filing, records maintenance, data entry, and record updates.
• Perform education and training duties related to drug use and abuse prevention.
• Report issues regarding the urinalysis program to the chain of command when appropriate.
• Gather data, compile reports, and make recommendations based on analysis of factual information.
• Administer program resources, including projecting and ordering equipment and supplies, forecasting a budget, and maintaining documentation.
• Safeguard confidential drug testing information.
• When required, observe, collect, and store specimens, including during evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Support outreach activities at local community venues when needed.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefit eligibility depends on the position and employment status.
• Direct deposit is required for federal employees.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible Federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed