Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:
For USEFM - FP is 5. Actual FP salary determined by Washington D.C.
Open-to category: All Interested Applicants / 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:

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  Full Time (40 hours per week)

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

The investigator provides guidance and assistance to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) management on all criminal, investigative, legal and socio-political issues, and in the development, functioning, administration, maintenance, reporting and compliance of all aspects of the DEA Country Office Mission, criminal investigations, data analysis, liaison activities and training. Under the general supervision of the DEA Country Attach\xc3\xa9, the investigator will participate in conducting and coordinating the investigation of highly complex and sensitive international criminal investigations using recognized investigative methods and techniques, which may include appearing in courts to present evidence. The investigator will be required to research, analyze, assimilate, evaluate, coordinate, and disseminate investigative information relating to a specific area of assignment or subject matter.
The investigator will participate in multi-agency committees as a representative of the organization and may be empowered to make agreements in accordance with previously received guidance. The investigator will develop program goals in consultation with the Country Attach\xc3\xa9, devise work-plans to achieve these goals, plan and initiate investigations in the full range of DEA\xe2\x80\x99s investigative responsibility, advise personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa and other government officers in matters of drug importation and distribution, bulk cash smuggling, and money laundering within Canada and internationally on a routine basis. The investigator will act as a consultant and primary point-of-contact to numerous external host governments, non-government, third country, law enforcement and private sector contacts. The investigator will research, receive, store, draft, edit, disseminate all pertinent information and correspondence, ensure all DEA functions are completed in a timely, efficient, and appropriate manner and perform other DEA Ottawa CO duties as directed by the Attach\xc3\xa9 or Assistant Attach\xc3\xa9.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:
EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years verifiable experience conducting criminal/intelligence investigations with law enforcement and police forces in Canada is required.
Education Requirements:
Completion of secondary school. Completion of a certified law enforcement program, such as police academy, or equivalent law enforcement/intelligence investigations training program is required.
Evaluations:
LANGUAGE: Fluent English (speaking/reading/writing) is required. This may be tested.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must possess and maintain a valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and passport.
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 certifications.
Applicants selected will be subject to a Government Security Background Investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability requirements of the employing agency.
Applicant 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 PSA employee.

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 Canada may receive a compensation package that includes health, separation, and other benefits. The US Mission offers competitive salary, robust benefits, professional development and celebration of American and Canadian holidays.
For EFMs, benefits should be discussed with the Human Resources Office.
The pay plan is assigned at the time of the conditional offer letter by the HR Office.
Other Information:
For the current COVID-19 Requirements please visit the following link.
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.

How to Apply

How to Apply:
All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a BI security certification.
To apply for this position click the \xe2\x80\x9cSubmit Application\xe2\x80\x9d button. For more information on how to apply visit the Mission internet site.
Required Documents:
To qualify based on education, you MUST submit the requested degree and / or transcripts as verification of educational requirement by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to provide requested information, or the information is insufficient to verify eligibility, may result in disqualification for this position.
All Applicants:

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  Proof of eligibility to legally reside and/or work in Canada, such as a copy of Canadian passport, citizenship certificate, permanent residency and/or work permit
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  Educational certificate as required by the specific education requirement, such as high school diploma, university transcripts, university degree, etc
• 
  Driver\xe2\x80\x99s License

Eligible Family Member Applicants:
\xe2\x80\xa2 Copy of Sponsor\'s Orders/Assignment Notification (or equivalent)

• Passport copy
• DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans\xe2\x80\x99 Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
• SF-50 (if applicable)

Next Steps:
Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.
Thank you for your application and your interest in working at the U.S. Mission in Canada.