DRUG TESTING PROGRAM TECHNICIAN

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serves as The Drug Testing Program Technician supports Drug Demand Reduction Program Manager (DDRPM) in administration of Drug Testing Programs for the installation and geographically separated units (GSU).

Duties

Serves as an installation Drug Testing Program Technician 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. Ensures personnel involved in drug testing are familiar with and follow DoD, AF, and local procedures. This position is temporary and has a Not-to-Exceed date. However, this position may be extended to the fullest legally allowable period without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds. Qualifications

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 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NK-01, equivalent to the GS-04 level, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include assisting with the administration of a drug testing or similar regulated testing program; applying established policies, procedures, or operating instructions; supporting testing activities and participant notifications; maintaining electronic records, rosters, and program documentation; assisting with specimen collection, handling, tracking, or chain-of-custody requirements; coordinating routine testing activities with staff or organizational representatives; tracking testing information or identifying discrepancies; and/or providing administrative, training, or compliance support related to program requirements. OR EDUCATION: Have successfully completed four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Successful completion of 60+ semester hours of education above high-school level and therefore meet the basic requirements as described in the vacancy announcement with a combination of my education and experience. NOTE: percentages of education requirements and specialized experience requirements must add up to a minimum of 100% to meet the basic qualification requirements. You must submit a copy of your official transcripts with your application package. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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: 1. Knowledge 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 DoW 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 safeguard 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.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. Your application will be analyzed by a Human Resources Specialist to determine if you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If qualified, your application will then be evaluated using the USA Hire Standard Assessment (also known as the USA Hire assessment battery).The USA Hire Standard Assessment is a secure, online, competency-based assessment process designed to measure critical general competencies required for successful performance in this position. USA Hire Assessment Process & Instructions Assessment Notification: If you are determined to meet minimum qualifications and are required to take the assessments, you will be notified immediately after submitting your application in USAJOBS. This notification will appear on your application submission confirmation screen and will be sent to the email address associated with your USAJOBS profile. Accessing the Assessment: The notification will contain a unique, single-use web link to access the USA Hire system. Do not share this link, as it is tied directly to your application. Assessment Window & Deadline: You will generally have 48 hours from the date and time you submit your application to complete the USA Hire assessments. Your specific deadline will be clearly stated in your notification email. Tracking Status: You can access your assessment completion status or retrieve your unique assessment link at any time while the assessment window is open by logging into USAJOBS, navigating to "Track this application," and selecting the link to return to the assessment system. Assessment Reuse: If you have previously completed the same USA Hire assessments for another position, your scores may be automatically reused. The system will notify you if you have valid scores on file. How to Prepare Applicants are highly encouraged to visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center prior to starting the assessments to review system requirements and access practice materials: USA Hire Applicant Resource Center (OPM) https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume. Other Information

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position. This is an acquisition demonstration project position NK-02 equivalent to a GS-5 to GS-7. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary/term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary/Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.