Community Outreach Specialist

As a COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST your typical work assignments may include:

• Providing advice and guidance about community outreach and prevention programs to the Divisions management and staff.
• Managing the Divisions DEA Citizens Academy program.
• Developing budget requirements for the Divisions community outreach and prevention program.
• Submitting monthly reports of community outreach and prevention activities process and outcome metrics to the Divisions management and DEA Headquarters elements.
• Writing speeches for community outreach events.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Incumbent is subject to random drug testing.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit: Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR 1-year OR 2-year trial period as appropriate) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• Applicant must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operators license while employed in the position and will be required to operate the motor vehicle in accordance with applicable OPM regulations and related requirements of DOJ/DEA.

Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement.

You may qualify at the GS-12 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service (or equivalent) performing the following duties: 1) Maintaining interpersonal relationships with a variety of specialized groups governmental entities and the general public to support communities and assist with drug prevention efforts; 2) Disseminating prevention education information to groups and service providers through a variety of communication channels; 3) Developing prevention informational materials such as fact sheets brochures and articles for publication in printed media and as handouts in meetings and briefings; and 4) Arranging and conducting special events workshops seminars and meetings.

You may qualify at the GS-13 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service (or equivalent) performing the following duties: 1) Liaising with drug prevention organizations and community partners such as schools law enforcement agencies health service organizations and other appropriate entities; 2) Developing executing and evaluating the effectiveness of any type of prevention education and outreach initiatives; 3) Planning developing and disseminating any type of prevention information to stakeholders using a full range of media and communication methods; and 4) Initiating developing and conducting special events workshops seminars and other meetings with various organizations and agencies to educate inform and stimulate participation in drug prevention program activities.

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. One year of specialized experience for this position includes:

Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook.