EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN chez Department of Justice

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Duties

As a EVIDENCE CUSTODIAN, your typical work assignments may include: Maintaining an up-to-date list of alternate evidence custodians who act after hours and in absence of the primary evidence custodian. Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining log books and files and processing paperwork while monitoring all office evidence inventory levels and movement using manual or computer systems. Providing regulatory and procedural guidance to personnel on evidence control issues and ensures evidence control and handling is done in accordance with guidance set forth In the Agent's Manual, published Memorandum of Understanding, Notification of Change, Teletypes, or the Inspection Checklist. Researching and interpreting guidelines and uses judgment in applying the appropriate guidelines or process when handling different types of evidence. Participating in and preparing for required inspections by coordinating with senior official to identify/solicit volunteers to conduct the inspection, retrieving electronic reports, ensuring vault is organized, and providing assistance in locating and reconciling evidence discrepancies.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. You may qualify at the GS-07 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in: 1) Receiving documents, storing and disposing of non-drug evidence and/or bulk marijuana for a Field Division; 2) Performing seized evidence control duties that follow established guidelines; 3) Creating and maintaining automated records of evidence and vault inventory; 4) Responsible for vault inventory and producing bar code labels on all items for chain of custody tracking. You may qualify at the GS-08 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrate your ability in:1) Receiving documents, storing and disposing of non-drug evidence and/or bulk marijuana for a Field Division; 2) Performing seized evidence control duties that follow established guidelines; 3) Creating and maintaining automated records of evidence and vault inventory; 4) Responsible for vault inventory and producing bar code labels on all items for chain of custody tracking; 5) Interpreting/utilizing existing guidelines, regulations, and other variety of evidence control situations. 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. 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.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Other Information

For reasonable accommodation at the Drug Enforcement Administration, please contact the Human Resources office listed in this announcement. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to similar positions in any Division/Office listed in this announcement. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions. Recruitment and/or Relocation Incentives may be considered and approved under conditions specified provided the agency has determined that the position is likely to be difficult to fill in the absence of an incentive and funding for such an incentive is available. If eligible, telework and/or remote work agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval. Please note that any approved remote work arrangement is subject to the locality pay area of the alternative telework worksite.