Supervisory Program Manager - Military Veterans
at Drug Enforcement Administration
These positions are located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Houston Field Divisions. The position's primary purpose is to support the Business Operations Program (BOP) within the respective DEA Field Division. The BOP consists of functions/matters related to Administration, Human Resources, Financial Resources, Procurement, Property, Fleet and Inventory, Security, and Task Force Management.
As a Supervisory Program Manager, your typical work assignments may include: Providing the delegated authority, leadership, management and strategic vision necessary to ensure that the Domestic Division has the proper Business Operations Program (BOP) policies, procedures, and systems in place. Providing administrative and financial support to complete the Division and Special Agent In Charge (SAC)'s mission. Managing all BOP activities, to include general services functions and financial and procurement functions. Facilitating the development of short and long-range BOP plans to support the Division's goals and objectives. Mentoring as a cornerstone to the career development program. Acts as a liaison with internal and external organizations and headquarters.
For more information on eligibility requirements see: DEA Employment Eligibility Applicants must meet the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants applying for the GS-15 must meet one of the following requirements: A. Have at least one full year of specialized experience that is at least equivalent to work performed at the GS-14 grade level. Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Managing the operations programs related to policies, procedures, and systems supporting administrative and financial organization's objectives; 2) Planning, to include tracking and reporting on accomplishments of program, goals and milestones that determine program efficiency; 3) Providing technical direction to subordinate employees on work to be accomplished; 4) Resolving complex and highly controversial issues and problems; 5) Assessing efficiency of the programs through studies, data collection and data analysis; 6) Developing metrics for analyzing production data to assess program performance and effectiveness; and, 7) Monitoring progress toward achieving strategic organizational goals, and evaluating, and implementing action plans to improve program performance. Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Houston, TX
The mission of the Drug Enforcement Administration is to enforce the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States, and bring to the criminal and civil justice system of the United States, or any competent jurisdiction, organizations and their principal members involved in the growing, manufacture, or distribution of controlled substances appearing in or destined for illicit traffic in the U.S., and recommend and support non-enforcement programs aimed at reducing availability of illicit controlled substances.
Furthermore, it’s the DEA’s responsibility to ensure the safety and health of American communities by combating criminal drug networks bringing harm, violence, overdoses, and poisonings to the United States. To accomplish this mission, the DEA employs approximately 10,000 personnel throughout the world – Special Agents, Diversion Investigators, Intelligent Research Specialists, Forensic Sciences, and professional and administrative staff – across 241 domestic offices in 23 field divisions and 93 foreign offices across the globe.
Who We Are Looking For
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Want to make a difference? Start here. DEA is looking for people with different skill sets, but all with the same mind set – to keep drugs out of our communities.
If you are looking for:
· a career with meaningful work,
· a career working with the best of the best,
· a career that contributes to the well-being of the American public,
· and you're ready to work with an international organization having a global presence, then you've picked the right agency with DEA.
DEA offers mission criterial professions such as Special Agent, Diversion Investigator, Intelligent Research Specialist, Forensic Sciences, and professional and administrative career opportunities in a variety of occupations.