Job Description

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency: All Interested Candidates / All Sources Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation Appointment Type Permanent Appointment Type Details:

• Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement:
We encourage you to read and understand the Eight (8) Qualities of Overseas Employees before you apply. Summary:
The work schedule for this position is: Full Time - 48 hours per week, Regular duty (Monday - Friday)
Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end. Supervisory Position: No Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No Travel Required: Not Required

Duties Basic Function of the Position: The position is located in the Drug Enforcement Office (DEA), U.S. Embassy, New Delhi. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Foreign Service Investigator (FSN-I), performs a wide a range of duties including analysis of critical elements of all intelligence received from sources and counterparts; prepares correspondence and reports on Narcotics matters; assesses, evaluates, makes decisions and finds solutions regarding requests for both administrative and operational assistance from a wide range of foreign and domestic clients, such as Government ministries, Narcotics agencies, other government departments and Drug Liaison Officers (DLOs) from respective countries, attends to a wide range of other operational/management matters and performs a variety of diverse duties as required by the DEA New Delhi Country Office (NDCO). The incumbent will also perform other duties as assigned.
\xe2\x80\x9cGiven our commitment to diversity and inclusion, U.S. Embassy actively encourages applications from people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ people, women, people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, and all qualified applicants for all of our roles\xe2\x80\x9d.


Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: The position requires five years of experience in investigative or security work with military, police, private security, or a Government organization.
(Describe your previous and current job responsibilities in detail on the Education and Experience tab. )

Note : Vacancy notice NewDelhi-2023-050 and NewDelhi-2023-050S refer to the same position however have different education and work experience requirements. The word "S" at the end of the vacancy announcement number denotes "Substitution". Substitution of Experience for Education has been permitted for vacancy NewDelhi-2023-050S, which has a greater experience requirement and a lower education requirement; vacancy NewDelhi-2023-050 has the standard requirements for experience and education. Please apply to the vacancy that best matches your prior education and work experience, if in doubt apply for both. Please reach out to HR before applying if you have any questions. Education Requirements:
The position requires completion of a Bachelor\'s degree in Business/Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Law, Sociology/Social Science, International relations or Public Administration.
Indicate on the qualifications questionnaire all the education details as relevant for the position (Bachelor\'s and/or higher for this vacancy). (Your answer should also let us know if you have completed Class X or XII or any other degree or vocational courses. Also, please specify the name of the Certificate/Degree/Diploma course and the major subjects for each qualification you possess.)
Please see the Language requirements listed under Evaluations. Please indicate your proficiency level separately for each of the required languages, using one of the following levels:
Level 1, Basic - Examples: Basic greetings, phrases, numbers and signs.
Level 2, Limited - Examples: Directions, simple questions
Level 3, Good Working Knowledge - Examples: Conversations about familiar topics, complex documents
Level 4, Fluent - Examples: Infer nuanced meaning from complex documents
Level 5, Translator - Examples: Certified professional translator in this language Evaluations:
LANGUAGE:
Level 4 (Fluent) in English (Reading, Writing, and Speaking) is required. This may be tested.
AND
Level 4 (Fluent) in Hindi (Reading, Writing, and Speaking) is required.
(Please indicate on the qualifications questionnaire whether you have these required levels.)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Valid Indian Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving license is required.
Please attach a copy of the valid Indian driving license with the application along with all the mandatory/required documents. Applications which do not have a copy of the license will not be accepted.
Please note: U.S. Government regulations require all Chauffeurs or Incidental drivers for official vehicles to be 25 years of age or older. We will not consider candidates below 25 years of age. Any applicant that possess a valid driving license issued for less than 5 years will not be considered. Please note 5 years should have been completed by the Closing date of the vacancy. If the applicant had renewed their driver\xe2\x80\x99s license they must include copy of old and current driver\xe2\x80\x99s license in order for HR to confirm the issuance date. Applicants not providing old and renewed driver\xe2\x80\x99s license (if applicable) their application will not be considered for the position.
\xe2\x80\x9cApplicants must have the visual ability to recognize and distinguish among traffic control signals and devices showing standard red, green and amber colors. Selected applicant/s will be required to undergo the mandatory medical testing before starting in the job\'\'.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. Qualifications:
All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.
Applicants selected will be subject to a government security background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements of the employing agency.
Applicants are required to complete and sign the drug use statement regarding any prior drug usage before they can be considered for the vacant position. The responses to the drug use statement will be used to determine eligibility for DEA employment as a Personal Services Agreement (PSA).


Benefits and Other Info
Benefits: Agency Benefits:
Locally Employed Staff, including Members of Household (MOHs), and Third-Country Nationals (TCNs), working at the U.S. Mission in New Delhi, India may receive a compensation package that may include health, separation, and other benefits.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time the conditional offer letter is issued by the HR Office. Other Information:
HIRING PREFERENCE SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.
HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:
1. AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
2. AEFM / USEFM
3. FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

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  IMPORTANT: Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (\xe2\x80\x9cCertificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty\xe2\x80\x9d), Letter from Veterans\xe2\x80\x99 Affairs which indicates the present existence of a service-connected disability dated within the past six months, equivalent documentation, or certification. A \xe2\x80\x9ccertification\xe2\x80\x9d is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant. The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.

** This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.
For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link.