Vacancy Summary

Agency Marketing Statement

A FEDERAL CAREER LIKE NO OTHER!!! Are you ready to join an Agency that increases public safety, prevents crimes, reduces recidivism, and supports the fair administration of justice in the District of Columbia? The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) has an opening for a Drug Testing Clerk (OA) to join our dedicated team in the Office of Community Supervision Services, Illegal Substance Collection Branch. The incumbent is the Drug Testing Clerk and monitors urinalysis intake, chain of custody, testing, accountability, automated tracking, and results for court ordered urinalysis testing of female and male offenders.

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency

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

Announcement Number:	CSS-14-021-DEU-CP	Application Deadline:	04/03/2014
Locations:	Washington, Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	03/27/2014
Salary Range:	Min: 32879.0 - Max: 46133.0	Location Notes:	WASHINGTON DC
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Permanent - No time limit	Promotion Potential:	7
Number of Vacancies:	1	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

A FEDERAL CAREER LIKE NO OTHER!!! Are you ready to join an Agency that increases public safety, prevents crimes, reduces recidivism, and supports the fair administration of justice in the District of Columbia? The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) has an opening for a Drug Testing Clerk (OA) to join our dedicated team in the Office of Community Supervision Services, Illegal Substance Collection Branch. The incumbent is the Drug Testing Clerk and monitors urinalysis intake, chain of custody, testing, accountability, automated tracking, and results for court ordered urinalysis testing of female and male offenders.
A FEDERAL CAREER LIKE NO OTHER!!! Are you ready to join an Agency that increases public safety, prevents crimes, reduces recidivism, and supports the fair administration of justice in the District of Columbia? The Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia (CSOSA) has an opening for a Drug Testing Clerk (OA) to join our dedicated team in the Office of Community Supervision Services, Illegal Substance Collection Branch. The incumbent is the Drug Testing Clerk and monitors urinalysis intake, chain of custody, testing, accountability, automated tracking, and results for court ordered urinalysis testing of female and male offenders.

Notes:

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

AGENCY BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 established CSOSA as a federal executive branch agency on August 5, 2000. If you would like to learn more about CSOSA's mission, strategic goals, employment opportunities, and other information, we encourage you to visit our website at www.csosa.gov
LOCATION: Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA), Office of Community Supervision Services, Illegal Substance Collection Branch, Washington, DC. AGENCY BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997 established CSOSA as a federal executive branch agency on August 5, 2000. If you would like to learn more about CSOSA's mission, strategic goals, employment opportunities, and other information, we encourage you to visit our website at www.csosa.gov

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.

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 by having two consecutive 'positives' or two or more 'failure to submit'.
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 by having two consecutive 'positives' or two or more 'failure to submit'.
Performs office automation work requiring the use of software applications and computer equipment.
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.
Prepares correspondence, reports, technical documents, graphs/charts, forms, and other office support materials.