You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement*. *Applications can be accepted from students who expect to graduate by June 2020 and if a transcript is provided with anticipated conferral date. However, DEA must verify that the degree has been conferred before the applicant can be appointed.



Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualifications Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions. It is available for your review in our office, in other Federal agency personnel offices, and on OPM's web site.



Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. Your application will then be placed in one of three categories; Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified.



If you are found to be in the Best Qualified category, you will be contacted by telephone or email to schedule an appointment to complete the in-person Forensic Chemist assessment battery that includes a Test of Attention To Detail, Grammar Test, Job Knowledge Test and Oral Assessment (structured interview).



Test scores are valid for a period of one year (12 months) from the initial test date.

Applicants will not be able to retake the Forensic Chemist assessment for one year (12 months) from the initial test date, regardless of whether you pass or fail.

The results of the assessments will determine who will be invited to proceed with the hiring process.



Candidates must pass each assessment to receive consideration for the position.



Although veteran preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated," veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified. In addition, qualified veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more are placed at the top of the highest quality category (i.e. Best Qualified) for the GS-5 and GS-7 grade levels only