This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), OPERATIONS DIVISION (OC). This position(s) primary purpose is to serves as the principal administrative and operational support assistant to the Associate Chief of Operations (ACO).
As a Staff Assistant, your typical work assignments may include: Manages the ACO's calendar, appointments, correspondence, travel, and daily administrative priorities; prepares briefing materials, itineraries, agendas, and correspondence; and tracks delegated actions to ensure timely completion.
Coordinates information and administrative guidance between the ACO, Field Division SAC offices, District and Resident offices, headquarters components, and other stakeholders to promote consistent communication and regional alignment.
Compiles, reviews, and analyzes staffing, workload, travel, resource, and operational data from multiple field divisions; prepares summaries, status reports, and briefing materials to support regional oversight, planning, and executive decision-making. Plans and coordinates regional meetings, conferences, inspections, and special events; develops agendas and supporting materials; documents outcomes; and supports sensitive or high-priority projects and agency initiatives.
Assists in implementing and monitoring compliance with agency policies and procedures; reviews administrative processes and recommends improvements; maintains official files, records, and databases; and ensures sensitive information and travel documentation are properly managed.
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.
Carolyn.A.Kohr@dea.gov · 00000000
This position is with Drug Enforcement Administration, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $61722 – $97087/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-03.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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