Investigative Assistant (Office Automation)

SALARY RANGE: 33,269.00 - 53,574.00 USD /year

OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, October 27, 2009 to Monday, November 09, 2009

SERIES & GRADE: GS-1802-05/07

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time Permanent - No time limit

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07

DUTY LOCATIONS:   vacancy(s) in one of the following locations:   1 vacancy - Washington, D.C.

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:   US citizens - Open to the general public. Status eligibles and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) eligibles may also apply under Merit Promotion Vacancy Announcement F-DEA-SD-10-0062-MP

JOB 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 experience, 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.

Do your career "Justice" by working with DOJ, which has been ranked in the Top 10 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government. Come and join the nation's law enforcement agency, where our most important resource is our people. The Department leads the nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. Become a member of a team where you can achieve your career goals and apply your skills and talents to our important mission.
 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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MAJOR DUTIES:

(The duties described reflect the full performance level of this position)

Performs database queries in law enforcement, compliance, and/or inspection computer systems such as NADDIS, CSA, and CHEMS. Researches, assembles, compiles and tabulates information and figures, as may be necesssary to use in investigations, seizures, and as evidence in various cases

Performs work related to gathering, acquiring, and developing resource materials and other information to support the law enforcement, compliance, and/or inspection program mission of an organization. Provides information to staff, compiles reports on research conducted, and maintains administrative records. Makes recommendations on how to address data anomalies.

Performs office automation work requiring the use of software applications, such as spreadsheets, database, word processing, desktop publishing, and graphics applications and various computer equipment. Prepares correspondence, reports, technical documents, graphs/charts, forms, and other office support materials. Ensures correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and format.