Drug Testing Program Assistant

• Serves as the installation Drug Testing Program Administrative Manager (DTPAM) for the DoD military and civilian drug testing programs
• Performs duties associated with the administrative management of the drug-testing program
• Performs education and training duties associated with drug use/abuse prevention
• Performs administrative duties such as filing records maintenance data entry and updates

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• Must obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• If authorized PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements may be found at: posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Knowledge of drug testing software programs is highly desirable
• May be required to travel by military/commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments
• Incumbent must maintain strict confidentiality about aspects of the program due to the impact of testing results
• 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)
• Continued-- for misconduct involving dishonesty fraud or drug abuse (including use possession or distribution).
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Have no pending civilian criminal action or pending administrative action (Separation Letter of Reprimand/Counseling/Admonishment for dishonesty fraud or other integrity offenses)
• This position may at times work evenings weekends and/or holidays in order to observe collect and store specimens
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid.

In order to qualify you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Clerical and Administrative Support Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-06 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience 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.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time--in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-06 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-07 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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:
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.