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Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency

Drug Testing Clerk (OA), GL-0102-03/04

Announcement Number:	CSS-13-001-DEU-PW	Application Deadline:	01/08/2013
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	01/02/2013
Salary Range:	Min: 32556.0 - Max: 45679.0	Location Notes:	Washington, DC
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	7
Number of Vacancies:	4	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

A FEDERAL CAREER LIKE NO OTHER!!!

Are you ready to increase public safety, prevent crimes, reduce recidivism, and support the fair administration of justice in close collaboration with the District of Columbia's community?

The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency has an opening for a Drug Testing Clerk (OA) to join our dedicated team in the Community Supervision Services Division in the Illegal Substance Collection Branch. The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency presents our nation's capital with a unique opportunity to create a new level of offender supervision, which in turn will provide a safer environment for our citizens.
A FEDERAL CAREER LIKE NO OTHER!!! Are you ready to increase public safety, prevent crimes, reduce recidivism, and support the fair administration of justice in close collaboration with the District of Columbia's community? The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency has an opening for a Drug Testing Clerk (OA) to join our dedicated team in the Community Supervision Services Division in the Illegal Substance Collection Branch. The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency presents our nation's capital with a unique opportunity to create a new level of offender supervision, which in turn will provide a safer environment for our citizens.

Notes:

LOCATION: Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Community Supervision Services Division, Illegal Substance Collection Branch, Washington, DC.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year.

This position is covered under Federal law enforcement retirement.

MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Because this position is covered under Law Enforcement Officer retirement provisions, first-time law enforcement appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 or older who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement Systems (FERS) may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum entry age requirement. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE DATE OF BIRTH TO RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION. (Exception: This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by title 5 U.S.C. section 8336 provisions, or for those who are entitled to veterans' preference. You must submit proof of your veterans' preference.)

All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated in the candidate's work history. If upon review, it is determined that your work history, knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), narrative responses, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, you may be eliminated or your score may be modified to reflect the final rating based on all of the information provided in your application.

Ultimately, the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, Office of Human Resources is responsible for determining an applicant's final rating. Please ensure that your work history, resume, and narrative responses provide enough detail to support your answers to the vacancy questions.

AGENCY BACKGROUND INFORMATION:

If you would like to learn more about the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), we encourage you to visit our website at www.csosa.gov.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Meet specialized experience requirements. (See Minimum Federal Qualifications Requirements.)

Applicant must be United States Citizen or National. Failure to certify US Citizenship may result in your application not being considered.

Applicant must meet the Maximum Age Requirement and be able to type 40 words per minute.

Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation, drug testing, and favorable adjudication. (See Other Significant Facts)

Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (See Other Significant Facts)
LOCATION: Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Community Supervision Services Division, Illegal Substance Collection Branch, Washington, DC. This vacancy announcement may be used to fill future vacancies for identical positions within the next year. This position is covered under Federal law enforcement retirement. MAXIMUM ENTRY AGE: Because this position is covered under Law Enforcement Officer retirement provisions, first-time law enforcement appointees must not have reached their 37th birthday at the time of appointment. Applicants 37 or older who have previous law enforcement officer experience under the Civil Service Retirement System (CSRS) or the Federal Employees Retirement Systems (FERS) may have their previous law enforcement officer experience subtracted from their age to determine whether they meet the maximum entry age requirement. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE DATE OF BIRTH TO RECEIVE FURTHER CONSIDERATION. (Exception: This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by title 5 U.S.C. section 8336 provisions, or for those who are entitled to veterans' preference. You must submit proof of your veterans' preference.) All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated in the candidate's work history. If upon review, it is determined that your work history, knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), narrative responses, and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, you may be eliminated or your score may be modified to reflect the final rating based on all of the information provided in your application. Ultimately, the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency, Office of Human Resources is responsible for determining an applicant's final rating. Please ensure that your work history, resume, and narrative responses provide enough detail to support your answers to the vacancy questions. AGENCY BACKGROUND INFORMATION: If you would like to learn more about the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), we encourage you to visit our website at www.csosa.gov. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Meet specialized experience requirements. (See Minimum Federal Qualifications Requirements.) Applicant must be United States Citizen or National. Failure to certify US Citizenship may result in your application not being considered. Applicant must meet the Maximum Age Requirement and be able to type 40 words per minute. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation, drug testing, and favorable adjudication. (See Other Significant Facts) Registered for Selective Service, if applicable. (See Other Significant Facts)

Duties:

The position supports the ongoing assessments of offenders by administering the protocol for CSOSA's drug testing program. Duties include some or all of the following: Assists in intake for offenders by establishing positive identification, verifying pertinent information related to drug testing, and updating relevant automated systems. Provides answers to a wide variety of inquiries. As directed, uses photo imaging machine to establish positive identification when offender has no picture identification. Escorts offender to collection area and monitors his/her movements to ensure integrity of the collection process.
The position supports the ongoing assessments of offenders by administering the protocol for CSOSA's drug testing program. Duties include some or all of the following: Assists in intake for offenders by establishing positive identification, verifying pertinent information related to drug testing, and updating relevant automated systems. Provides answers to a wide variety of inquiries. As directed, uses photo imaging machine to establish positive identification when offender has no picture identification. Escorts offender to collection area and monitors his/her movements to ensure integrity of the collection process.
Performs intake duties to support chain-of-custody evidence requirements for the drug testing of criminal offenders.
Inputs offender information into Pre-Trial Real Time Information Management System (PRISM). Updates system each time offender undergoes drug testing. Uses PRISM to track chain of custody of samples from point of collection to the submission of samples to the laboratory. Reports offenders who are in violation of the program.
Performs intake duties to support chain-of-custody evidence requirements for the drug testing of criminal offenders. Inputs offender information into Pre-Trial Real Time Information Management System (PRISM). Updates system each time offender undergoes drug testing. Uses PRISM to track chain of custody of samples from point of collection to the submission of samples to the laboratory. Reports offenders who are in violation of the program.
Performs office automation work requiring the use of software applications and computer equipment.
Prepares correspondence, reports, technical documents, graphs/charts, forms, and other office support materials.
Performs office automation work requiring the use of software applications and computer equipment. Prepares correspondence, reports, technical documents, graphs/charts, forms, and other office support materials.