Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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 administer all aspects of the installation and geographically separated units (GSU) military and civilian Drug Testing Programs, and report issues regarding the urinalysis program to the chain of command, when appropriate. Responsibilities Serves as the installation Drug Testing Program Administrative Manager (DTPAM) for the DoD military, and civilian drug testing programs. Preforms 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 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. Acting as the focal point for installation level drug testing issues and completes all administrative aspects of the installation drug testing program, to include all activities related to selecting individuals for testing, notifying unit trusted agents, training observers, collecting and packaging of urine specimens, documentation, and all follow-up communications/notifications. Coordinating testing activities with proper support from Commanders, First Sergeants, medical and legal personnel.Ensuring a policy letter on no-shows is in place that covers the proper procedures to document, track, and report to the Commander and Staff Judge Advocate when an individual fails to meet a testing appointment. Ensuring Trusted Agents and Observers have documented training. 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: 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 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. Education Additional Information 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 and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and 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. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. 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, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable 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 a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.