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Supervisory Chemist

Drug Enforcement Administration · Posted 1 days ago

Hybrid Vista, CA $144K – $187K Apply by Jun 30, 2026 Chemistry INTP
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About the Role

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Forensic Sciences Laboratories( SFL8), Vista, CA.. This position(s) primary purpose is to supervises the activities of a lab unit engaged in the analysis, interpretation and identification of seized evidence related to alleged violations of Controlled Substances laws; research and method development related to evidence analysis; technical support of criminal investigators in the enforcement of controlled substance.

What You'll Do

  • As a your typical work assignments may include: Exercises supervisory and/or managerial authorities and provides occupational specific technical and administrative direction at least 35% or more of the time over subordinate employee performing the work and functions of the organization.
  • Supervises a group of employees performing work at the GS-7 to GS-13 level.
  • Supervises general laboratory activities and analytical work of a group of forensic, clerical or technical employees in the examination and interpretation of evidence and related items and provides for the security and integrity of same.
  • Provides direct operational assistance and support in the field laboratories.
  • Oversees laboratory workflows and backlogs and implements changes to improve laboratory turnaround time.
  • Identifies internal and external factors resulting in changes to the laboratory's workload and recommends improvements to senior leadership.

Requirements

  • 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: www.naces.org/members.php.
  • If 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.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 65ecbe9a-0ed0-4f65-981e-5024d3483349

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