Supervisory Diversion Investigator (Group Supervisor)

Summary

TOUGH WORK. VITAL MISSION. Challenge yourself! You have the power to help combat drug trafficking. Be a part of DEA! It's tough work, but a vital mission. Whatever your background or expertise, your work at DEA will be tremendously rewarding because it will have a daily impact on national security and the quality of life of all Americans.

Duties

• The Supervisory Diversion Investigator (Group Supervisor) position is open in the following locations: Hartford - Rocky Hill CT - New England Division Camden - Maple Shade, NJ - New Jersey, Division Central Islip - Long Island, NY - New York Division Baltimore, MD - Washington Division Chicago, IL - Chicago Division Milwaukee, WI - Chicago Division Cleveland, OH - Detroit Division Grand Rapids, MI-Detroit Division Oklahoma City, OK - Dallas Division Fort Worth, TX - Dallas Division San Antonio, TX - San Antonio Division The incumbent will perform such duties as: Supervising an investigative or administrative program or a major segment of such program; plan, coordinate, and oversee investigations; and assign investigations selectively based on their complexity, scope, and the investigator's experience. Supervising three or more investigators engaged in conducting investigations of the manufacture, importation, trafficking, and diversion of legitimate pharmaceutical drugs and listed chemicals to illegal channels. Manage overall aspects of the investigation and monitor investigator's progress and activities, including the development and preparation of witnesses for legal proceedings and testifying in legal proceedings, as required. Performing investigative duties of exceptional difficulty or of the highest sensitivity and importance ensuring all investigations are conducted within the scope of Federal drug laws and are in accordance with the agency's rules, policies, and regulations. Developing and maintaining productive working relationships with Federal, State, and local agencies, the registrant community, and other contacts, and lecture at training seminars for Federal, State, and local officials and DEA registrant community representatives.

Qualifications

GS-14: Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: 1) Planning, conducting, and overseeing investigations involving a vast range of subjects that encompass large, complex, and multi-mission organizations and can lead to cases of multi-jurisdictional, national, or international significance; 2) Overseeing development of investigations, statistical data, and reports to evaluate and determine goals and objectives; 3) Planning subordinate work assignments, and setting priorities and deadlines; and 4) Using breadth of technical and investigative knowledge, skills, and tools to discern and resolve conflicting facts or evidence. Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Compliance Inspection Leadership Oral Communication Planning and Evaluating Writing

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. To view a copy of the Assessment Questionnaire, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13057277. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/25/2026 to receive consideration. If applying online poses an extreme hardship, you may request alternate application procedures to submit your application package. Contact the Human Resources office listed on the announcement between the business hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET at least 2 working days prior to the closing date of this announcement. The application package for alternate application procedures must be submitted and received in the Human Resources office no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on the closing date of this announcement. Paper applications and information sent by mail will not be accepted.