Registration Program Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Miami Division, Diversion Group (Miami), Weston, FL.

This position's primary purpose is to serve as a Registration Program Specialist which is the key resource office level with multi-state jurisdictions, for all registration applicants authorized to handle drugs in accordance with the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).

This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Family of overseas employees

Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.

Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

Individuals with disabilities

Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

Military spouses

Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

Special authorities

Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Merit Promotion, VEOA Eligibles

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.

As a Registration Program Specialist your typical work assignments may include:
Serving as the registration representative and sole point of contact for the license registration program in a geographic region.
Reviewing all registration transactions to verify the internal control process has been followed, such as examining all registration transactions and rejecting those not completed in compliance with agency standards and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Maintaining liaison by phone and correspondence with state licensing boards and registration agencies.
Conducting presentations and training sessions about DEA's Registration Program and process to the registrant community.
Answering questions about a wide variety of registration requirements, procedures, and problems.

**Requirements**:
Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen
You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.

**Qualifications**:
You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07.

**GS-09**: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) preparing reports and correspondence; 2) interpreting and advising on regulations, agency rules or standards; 3) analyzing information; and 4) identifying and resolving issues or problems. -OR
- **SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE**: The experience requirement for the GS-09 level may be met by a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full academic years of graduate level education leading to such a degree or a LL.B or J.D. degree, if related. -OR
- **COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed education and experience may be used to meet the experience requirements. To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond one year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.

**GS-11**: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) analyzing and retrieving criminal history reports from investigative databases; 2) conducting presentations or training sessions; 3) preparing written material to document research findings; and 4) advising current and potential diversion registration program registrants on federal, state, or local regulations. -OR
- **SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE**: The experience requirement for the GS-11 level may be met by a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related. -OR
- **COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIEN