Pharmacologist
Job Location:
Arlington, TX - USA
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Job Summary
This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Diversion Control Division Office of Diversion Control Operations Drug and Chemical Evaluation Section Drug Control Unit (DOEP).
This position(s) primary purpose is to plan direct and evaluate programs for all drug and chemical control efforts.
The closing date of the announcement was modified to extend the closing date to 09/25/2026.
As a Pharmacologist your typical work assignments may include:
- Serving as senior scientific advisor in pharmacology and related biological and physical sciences as applied to the implementation of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA).
- Collecting and evaluating scientific articles and preparing reports concerning the pharmacological action of potential controlled substances and/or the application of new technology for their control for publication in agency government or scientific journals; or for presentation at scientific meetings.
- Providing scientific leadership in complex and/or specialized diversion studies presenting significant drug issues on behalf of the agency.
- Serving as authority on drug schedules and substances of abuse and misuse with strong knowledge of uses both legal and/or illegal.
- Representing and advocating on behalf of the DEA to ensure the goals and objectives of diversion control are taken into consideration.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit: is subject to random drug testing.
- Selectee may 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.
- Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
- All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
See the qualification section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials visit: you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position you must submit an official transcript unofficial transcript or a list including courses grades earned completion dates and quarter and semester hours earned.
For reasonable accommodation at the Drug Enforcement Administration please contact the Human Resources office listed in this announcement.
Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
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.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may 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 determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
