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Quick Facts

• Hiring Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration
• Department: Department of Justice
• Location: McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
• Salary: $63815 – $100380/yr
• Hiring Path: Fed Transition
• Number of Openings: 1
• Telework Eligible: Yes
• Security Clearance: Secret
• Date Posted: 2026-10-16
• Application Deadline: 2026-10-26

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Job Summary

This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Philadelphia Field Division's Pittsburg, PA District Office.

This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as a Registration Program Specialist (RPS), who serves as a key resource at the state and national levels in accordance with the states jurisdictions for all registration applicants authorized to manufacture, distribute, and prescribe controlled substances in accordance with the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).

Key Responsibilities

As a Registration Program Specialist, your typical work assignments may include: Reviewing and processing new and renewal program applications to ensure all submitted paperwork complies with established rules and guidelines. Researching specific regulations or policy manuals to answer questions about applicant eligibility or fee-exempt status. Making initial determinations to approve qualified applicants or flag non-compliant submissions for rejection or further review.

Drafting official correspondence, approval letters, or deficiency notices to inform applicants of their status or missing requirements.

Requirements & Education

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.

Contact

Carolyn.A.Kohr@dea.gov · 00000000

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $63815 – $100380/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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