Diversion Investigator

Summary TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking. Be a part of DEA! It's tough work, but a vital mission. Whatever your background or expertise, your work at DEA will be tremendously rewarding because it will have a daily impact on national security and the quality of life of all Americans. The salary listed is based on the 2025 Base Salary table and will be augmented by locality pay as authorized for the duty location of the position. Duties Help Diversion Investigators enforce the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act (CDTA) regarding the manufacture, distribution and dispensing of legally produced controlled substances and listed chemicals in order to prevent diversion of controlled substances and listed chemicals into the illicit market, while ensuring an adequate uninterrupted supply of pharmaceutical controlled substances and listed chemicals to meet the legitimate medical, commercial and scientific needs of the public. The incumbent will perform the following duties: • Conducting investigations to ensure compliance with the CSA and its implementing regulations involving the procurement, manufacture, distribution, security, and record-keeping activities of the pharmaceutical and listed chemical regulated industry. • Collecting and analyzing information and evidence; conducting interviews, preparing reports, and presenting findings and recommendations for regulatory, civil, and/or criminal actions. • Researching and preparing a variety of written materials and reports which support possible administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings; answering both routine and technical correspondence and telephone inquiries; providing expertise and consultation to divisional personnel and providing guidance to other State, Local, and Federal Investigators. • Developing and maintaining working relationships with Federal, State and Local agencies in order to promote information and intelligence collection exchanges. • Planning, implementing, and participating in multi-jurisdictional special programs impacting the diversion of pharmaceutical controlled substances and listed chemicals from legitimate distribution; evaluating the results of investigations and the registrant's input and preparing corresponding statements setting forth the alleged violations. Requirements Help Conditions of employment • Must be a U.S. Citizen. • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. • Successful completion of an one-year probationary period is required (unless already completed). • This position requires that the incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. • Successful completion of written assessments and a structured interview is required. • Successful completion of a mandatory 12 week in residence Basic Diversion Investigator Course located in Quantico, Virginia. • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Background and/or Security Clearance. • Medical examination required. • Polygraph Required. • Drug testing designated position. • Must sign a mobility agreement that confirms your understanding and agreement to accept relocation to any location depending on the needs of the DEA and the Diversion Control Program. Qualifications GS-07: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) Gathering data to prepare reports; 2) Evaluating priorities to develop a strategy for accomplishing daily tasks; 3) Orally presenting information in a logical manner; 4) Collaborating with management or colleagues to exchange information; and 5) Accomplishing assignments independently. -OR- SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: The experience requirement for the GS-7 level may be met by at least one year of graduate level education. (Degrees in fields of study such as accounting, pharmacy, chemistry, pharmacology, nursing, or criminal justice are desired, but not required.) Candidates not holding desired degrees will be considered. -OR- SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Completion of all requirements for a bachelor's degree in a field or expect to complete all requirements within the next nine months; and education meets at least one of the following requirements for superior academic achievement: 1) class standing in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision based on completed courses; 2) grade point average of 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 as recorded on the official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; 3) grade point average of 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years

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