Senior Mission Support Specialist

Drug Enforcement Administration•Chicago, IL

About The Position

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Chicago Division. This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as the Senior Mission Support Specialist for the Chicago Division. The incumbent directs the lifecycle of the division's security program, overseeing its development, planning, execution, and management.

Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
  • Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement.
  • Applicants applying for the GS-12 must meet the following requirements: Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-11 grade level. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Advising supervisors, customers, and team members on administrative and management matters regarding policies, procedures and regulations that impact the operation of a division or major office; 2) Experience with executing supervisor's priorities and business operations in order to meet suspenses; 3) Managing day-to-day operations to support mission requirements; and, 4) Assisting in managing the business operations support activities and functions of an office and related to at least three of the following programs: Administrative Support Services, Human Resources Liaison, Fleet, Personal Property (accountable and non-accountable), Inspections and Internal Controls, Logistics, Task Force Officer (TFO) Management, Supply Management, and Records Management.
  • Applicants applying for the GS-13 must meet the following requirements: Have at least one full year of qualifying specialized experience that is at least equivalent in difficulty and complexity to work performed at the GS-12 grade level. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Advising supervisors, customers, and team members on administrative and management matters regarding policies, procedures and regulations that impact the operation of a division or major office; 2) Experience with executing supervisor's priorities and business operations in order to meet short and long range deadlines; 3) Managing day-to-day operations to support mission requirements; and, 4) Managing the business operations support activities and functions of an office and related to at least five of the following programs: Administrative Support Services, Human Resources Liaison, Fleet, Personal Property (accountable and non-accountable), Inspections and Internal Controls, Logistics, Task Force Officer (TFO) Management, Supply Management, and Records Management.
  • Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Nice To Haves

  • If eligible, telework and/or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
  • Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

  • Serving as the Senior Mission Support Specialist for the Domestic Division GSU, and provides overall planning and administration of programs, oversight and leadership to GSU in support of Division leadership by performing administrative, human resource liaison, internal control, logistics to include fleet, personal property (accountable and non-accountable) and supply management, quality assurance, Records Management, and TFO Management.
  • Developing new or modified work methods, organizational structures, management processes, and program administrative procedures.
  • Planning and conducting special projects and studies to recommend improvements to business operations efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Advising supervisors, customers, and team members on administrative and management matters regarding policies, procedures and regulations that impact the operation of a division or major office.
  • Executing supervisor's priorities and business operations in order to meet suspenses.
  • Managing day-to-day operations to support mission requirements.
  • Managing the business operations support activities and functions of an office and related to at least five of the following programs: Administrative Support Services, Human Resources Liaison, Fleet, Personal Property (accountable and non-accountable), Inspections and Internal Controls, Logistics, Task Force Officer (TFO) Management, Supply Management, and Records Management.

Benefits

  • A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
  • As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  • Learn more about federal benefits.
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