Supervisory Policy Advisor

SummaryThis position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Diversion Control Division, Regulatory Drafting & Policy Support Section (DPW), Arlington, VA. The primary purpose is to evaluate legislation and current and past policies, analyze the diversion regulatory program and related issues, conduct a retrospective analysis of existing regulations, and recommend policy and regulatory resolutions that are consistent with statutory and executive mandates.ResponsibilitiesAs a Supervisory Policy Advisor your typical work assignments may include:Developing policy statements, regulations, and legislation in anticipation of new trends in state legislation or industry and health professions.Supervising and evaluating studies of current and future developments in regulations, laws, and policies of other federal agencies, state, local and foreign governments and within the regulated industries and health professions.Collaborating with key officials from other federal agencies, private industry executives, and international organizations to develop policies for drug-related issues and problems.Establishing and maintaining liaison between agency and outside stakeholders to gain insight into the potential impact of proposed DEA regulatory changes on the scientific community, general public, law enforcement personnel, and medical community.Implementing Diversion Control procedures and policies for large‑scale, national, and international investigations.Providing guidance on existing and pending legislation pertaining to increasing administrative oversight for the procurement, manufacturing, import, export, storage and distribution of controlled substance pharmaceuticals and listed chemicals.Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship is required.Employment is subject to 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. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE‑450, the purpose of this report is to avoid conflicts between official duties and private financial interests or affiliations.QualificationsApplicants applying for the GS‑15 must meet one of the following requirements: one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS‑14 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability in:Providing oversight, advice, and guidance related to regulatory drafting and policy support section; evaluating legislation and existing regulations and policies.Composing notices of proposed rulemaking, final rules, publications of quotas, and other regulatory actions including cost‑benefit and cost‑impact analysis.Recommending policy resolutions that are consistent with statutory mandates.Overseeing complex analytical assignments to develop strategies to improve the monitoring of controlled substances and listed chemicals.Supervisory duties in all aspects of personnel management.Specialized experience includes paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.Time‑in‑grade requirements: Applicants must meet time‑in‑grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.Additional InformationReasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, you may request an RA for USA Hire Competency‑Based Assessments. Requests must be received prior to starting the assessments.Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. Applicants who are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non‑career SES or Presidential Appointee employee must disclose this information.Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Eligible applicants may be referred to similar positions in any Division/Office listed. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary.Relocation Incentives may be considered and approved under specified conditions if funding is available.As a condition of employment, you may be required to serve a 1‑year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.Eligible employees may be authorized to telework on a situational or unscheduled basis with supervisory approval granted as operational needs allow.Candidates should be committed to improving federal efficiency, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.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. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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