Interdisciplinary (Chemist/Toxicologist/Pharmacologist) - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

7 days ago

Rockville, Maryland, United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Full time
About the Job

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland.

Job Summary

This vacancy is also being announced concurrently with vacancy announcement HHS-SAMHSA-DE-25-12553748 under delegated examining procedures. Please review this announcement to see if you are eligible for consideration under competitive procedures.

Learn More About SAMHSA

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

This job is also open in another announcement to:

  • Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  • The public
About the Duties

As an Interdisciplinary (Chemist/Toxicologist/Pharmacologist), you will use your knowledge of and experience to optimize business results and customer experience by:

  1. Advising the Division Director and the Center, as well as the scientific community, on all issues related to testing for illicit drugs and prescription drugs.
  2. Keeping abreast of all developments in program areas related to drug testing and prescription drug use by evaluating relevant research projects and reviewing professional and scientific publications.
  3. Providing recommendations for advancing programs and or methodologies.
  4. Monitoring the complete portfolio of drug testing activities that support the entire Federal Drug Free Workplace Program.
  5. Providing national leadership, guidance, and policy direction in substance abuse detection, deterrence, and prevention programs and participating in assessing, determining, and planning new initiatives in these areas, specifically around prescription drug use and abuse.
  6. Reviewing and summarizing findings for inclusion in reports to the Division, Center, Agency, and other branches of Government.
  7. Presenting at various conferences on SAMHSA's programs as well as trends and data of the prescription drug abuse problem.
  8. Attending and making presentations at conferences and meetings relevant to drug testing, prescription drug use and abuse, and research.
  9. Working directly with Federal officials, state, and local representatives, and the Drug-Free Workplace community to solicit input to the Federal planning process.
  10. Providing technical assistance and guidance in implementing substance abuse prevention program objectives mandated by Congress, consistent with Departmental regulations and the Agency's policy.
Requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service - http://www.sss.gov
  • Suitable for federal employment.
  • Meet time in grade restrictions by the closing date of the announcement.
  • Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
  • All information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation.
  • Documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
  • All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date.
  • Financial disclosure statement may be required.
  • Probationary (or trial) period may be required.

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