Drug Testing Technician

About the role

The Division of Defendant Engagement and System Support is responsible for the full range of PSA's defendant engagement services, including risk assessment, supervision, treatment and compliance monitoring. If you have great people skills and are interested in learning and applying drug testing procedures, then this job is for you!

You will be a valued team member in the Drug Testing and Release Services Unit. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

What you will do

• As a Drug Testing Technician, you will: 1.
• Monitor the submission of urine samples by defendants, offenders or respondents under court and post-sentence orders for drug testing and ensure effective maintenance of chain of custody procedures for samples.
• Take photographs, verify addresses and update information in automated systems.
• Explain drug testing procedures and distribute collection materials to individuals.
• Input information into the Pretrial Real-Time Information System Manager (PRISM).
• Apply rules and policies on confidentiality and release of protected information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Covered, AFGE Local 1456 This is a law enforcement position.
• This position is covered under the special provision for law enforcement requirement.
• By law, applicants for such law enforcement positions must be between 21 and 37 years old to be considered for initial appointment (that is, first appointment to a federal law enforcement position).
• The maximum age for entry on duty in a law enforcement covered position is the date immediately proceeding the applicant's 37th birthday, except for the veterans' preference eligibles.
• APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE DATE OF BIRTH!!
• A candidate appointed at a lower grade level may be promoted up to the full performance level without further competition.
• Upon starting the position, the selectee will be required to complete a mandatory six-week, onsite training.
• HOURS: The incumbent of this position will be required to work in shifts or at unusual hours, including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Conditions of Employment 1.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period, if not already completed.
• All applicants are subject to a comprehensive criminal background investigation and required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.

Education

There is education substitution at this grade level.

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) was taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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.

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How you will be evaluated

Your rating will be based on your responses to the job specific information provided in your resume. Your resume must clearly show how you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

Failure to demonstrate how you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities will result in a rating of "Qualified" by the rating panel.

1. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. 2.

Familiarity with Windows-based computer systems and protection of confidential information. 3. Ability to communicate effectively and provide quality customer service to members of an organization and/or the public.

Once the application process is completed, your application will be reviewed to ensure you meet the job requirements. You will be evaluated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training. If you meet the basic qualification requirements, your resume will be forwarded to a panel for rating.

Category Rating will be used to evaluate applicants using the following categories to further determine which applicants will be referred to the selecting official for final consideration. Best Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a superior level on all evaluation criteria.

Well Qualified: Applicants possessing a background that demonstrates a satisfactory level on evaluation criteria. Qualified: Applicants possessing the specialized experience described above. Application of Veterans' Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veterans' preference above non-veterans within each category.

Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements, and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the highest quality category (Best Qualified), except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-9 grade level or higher.

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume listing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, duties performed and salary information.
• Only resumes up to a total of 2 pages will be accepted.
• Applicants with resumes exceeding 2 pages will be removed from consideration.
• Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement.
• Other supporting documents: College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education.
• Transcripts must include the school's name, student name, degree and date awarded, if applicable.
• (Note: If you are selected for the position, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day).
• DD-214 (member 4 copy) showing honorable discharge, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program Documentation, must include the following: SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action, position, grade level, and duty location; and Most recent performance appraisal; and Certification of Expected Separation or Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice or Notice of Proposed Removal may also be submitted.
• ICTAP Applicants: To be considered under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), applicants must submit all required documentation at the time of application and must be determined to be well-qualified for the position.
• Required documentation includes: Proof of ICTAP eligibility (displacement) which must include one of the following: an SF-50 documenting a Reduction in Force (RIF) action, certification of expected separation, Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function outside the local commuting area; and An SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) documenting your current or most recent position, grade level and duty location; and Your most recent performance appraisal, reflecting a rating of at least Fully Successful (or equivalent).
• Only applicants who meet both ICTAP eligibility requirements and the well-qualified standard will be considered for selection priority.
• Failure to submit all required documents may result in a determination that you are not eligible for ICTAP consideration.
• Only send documentation as requested/required by this announcement and that directly supports your qualifications for this position.

What to expect next

Once the on-line application and supporting documents are received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made, you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

Additional information

1. If you are an eligible Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) applicant as defined by 5 CFR § 330.702, you may apply for special selection over other applicants for this position.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. Click The Employee's Guide to Career Transition for more information on ICTAP eligibility. 2.

If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are claiming 5-point veterans' preference, you should attach a copy of your DD-214 (unedited long version) or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must attach an SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof required by that form. 3.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site at OPM Qualification Standards .

4. In accordance with Executive Order 14170 and the Merit Hiring Plan guidance issued by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, applicants for this position are invited to respond to four essay questions.

These questions are designed to provide you with an opportunity to share your commitment to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution, as well as your dedication to public service. While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question.

You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot. Click here to review the questions***