Senior Mission Support Specialist

Drug Enforcement Administration•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

This position is with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Houston Field Division, with the official duty station in San Antonio, Texas. Its primary purpose is to support the Field Division General Service Unit (GSU) Chief by planning and administering programs and providing oversight and leadership to GSU in support of Division leadership. The specialist provides administrative support services; human resources liaison services; division fleet management; personal property, logistics, inspections, and internal controls project management; and Task Force Officer (TFO) program management. The position may be filled at the GS-12 or GS-13 level, subject to the applicable specialized experience requirements. Education requirements do not apply.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • The selectee is subject to random drug testing and must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.
  • The selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a one- or two-year trial period, as applicable.
  • Employment is subject to successful completion of a background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Must maintain required certifications and access to necessary systems.
  • GS-12 applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level, including all listed GS-12 duties and experience in at least three specified program areas.
  • GS-13 applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level, including all listed GS-13 duties and experience in at least five specified program areas.
  • Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and time-after-competitive-appointment requirements by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

  • Perform administrative support services, including records management, Privacy Act functions, official mail and postal management, forms management, correspondence management, reports control, and record keeping.
  • Provide human resources liaison services, including creating and submitting personnel actions to the Human Resources Office through applicable DEA systems and/or DEA headquarters points of contact.
  • Manage division fleet services, including timely vehicle maintenance, servicing, repairs, supplemental equipment, and documentation.
  • Manage and execute projects related to the Division's personal property management, logistics, inspections, and internal controls functions.
  • Manage and execute projects related to the Division Task Force Officer (TFO) program.
  • For GS-12, provide guidance on administrative or management matters, manage day-to-day operations, and assist with business operations support activities across at least three specified program areas.
  • For GS-13, advise on administrative or management matters, execute priorities and business operations to meet short- and long-range deadlines, manage day-to-day operations, and manage business operations support activities across at least five specified program areas.

Benefits

  • Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
  • Recruitment and/or relocation incentives may be considered and approved when applicable conditions are met and funding is available.
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