Registration Program Specialist

Drug Enforcement Administration · Department of Justice

📍 Birmingham, Alabama 💰 $62344 – $98066/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

Quick Facts

Hiring Agency: Drug Enforcement Administration
Department: Department of Justice
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Salary: $62344 – $98066/yr
Hiring Path: Fed Transition
Number of Openings: 1
Telework Eligible: Yes
Security Clearance: Secret
Date Posted: 2026-08-31
Application Deadline: 2026-09-09

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Job Summary

This position is located in the DEA, New Orleans Division, Birmingham, AL District Office. This position(s) primary purpose is to serve as a Registration Program Specialist (RPS), which 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: Serving as the registration representative and sole point of contact for the license registration program in a geographic region. Reviewing all registration transactions to verify the internal control process has been followed, such as examining all registration transactions and rejecting those not completed in compliance with agency standards and other applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Maintaining liaison by phone and correspondence with state licensing boards and registration agencies. Conducting presentations and training sessions about DEA's Registration Program and process to the registrant community. Answering questions about a wide variety of registration requirements, procedures, and problems

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

Ashlei.N.Swann@dea.gov

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 $62344 – $98066/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 2026-09-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

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