Sachbearbeiter/in (Biochemische Untersuchungen) - Baumholder, Deutschland - U.S. Army Europe and Africa

Beschreibung

Sachbearbeiter/in (Biochemische Untersuchungen)

Baumholder , Germany

Ausschreibungsbereich

WHO MAY APPLY?

Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany.

AND

EXTERNAL Local National Applicants, who reside in Germany.

Hauptaufgaben

Manages all aspects of the biochemical-testing program. Ensure the substance abuse programs and urinalysis collection procedures of all units are inspected annually and written reports of the inspection findings are provided to Garrison Commanders within 30 days or IAW Standard Operating Procedures. Coordinates with unit UPL and civilian supervisors, and arranges for the collection of specimens. Resolves operational problems involving the biochemical-testing program. With Army Certification as a Drug Test Coordinator, is considered an expert witness in a court of law in drug testing cases. Interprets DoD, DA, and IMCOM program guidance, regulations, and technical bulletins and develops, writes and/or updates local standing policies and procedures for implementation by local commanders and the ADCO. Recommends changes in program procedures and directives for improvement and update of the program. Maintains direct contact with Army laboratories for confirmatory testing, technical assistance and transmission of legally assured test results. Makes available written instructions, reference material and supplies. Develops, prepares and submits budget estimates to ensure biochemical/breath-alcohol testing continuity. Provides input to the budget.
Provides training in all classes dealing with biochemical testing. Develops and coordinates training for unit UPLs and civilian supervisors to ensure regulations, policies, and standard uniform procedures are adhered to at the unit/work center level during the urine collection process. Presents training to commanders, UPLs, civilian supervisors, installation workforce, Army Reserve units and other 'need-to-know' personnel. Also, provides training to Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) personnel. Presents education programs for community-based institution and organizations. Identifies and uses appropriate educational resources. Revises and updates training presentations as required. Schedules training as necessary.
Oversees the operation and/or operates forensic alcohol breathalyzer detection equipment. Develops and initiates employees' test schedules and test technician work schedules. Operates and oversees the operation of office automation equipment for the purpose of random selection of biochemical test candidates. Coordinates test schedules with appropriate personnel and management. Documents test technician performance. Interprets technical and scientific data involved in the use of forensic alcohol breathalyzer detection equipment. Adheres to strict quality control measures and DoD and DA directives. Evaluates all documentation related to biochemical/alcohol testing to confirm proper procedures. Serves as the primary liaison to the biochemical branch of the Army Center for Substance Abuse Programs and the Forensic Toxicology Drug Testing Laboratories (FTDTL). Reviews FTDTL discrepancies and initiates corrective action. Processes FTDTL quality control specimen samples when required. Ships and/or supervises the shipment of specimens to FTDTL for confirmation, following strict chain of custody procedures and other regulatory requirements. Maintains all equipment and participates in estimating future equipment needs. Conducts first echelon maintenance on equipment, coordinates with equipment representatives or the manufacturer regarding problems and initiates requests for equipment repair. Orders supplies and equipment and maintains a supply level that will preclude delay, or downtime. Incumbent administers the Civilian Drug Testing Program for testing civilian employees identified as Test Designated Positions (TDP) who fall under the requirements prescribed by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing Programs.
Prepares and updates charts and statistics for the ASAP. Coordinates, creates and submits statistical reports as required by DA, IMCOM, and other agencies and commands. Provides statistical data related to biochemical drug testing to the ADCO. Provides briefings to commanders, civilian supervisors and other personnel. Serves as a technical advisor for biochemical testing to commanders, civilian supervisors and other personnel. Serves as the installation biochemical test expert and as a witness for the agency in all related court proceedings.
Maintains files of test results; opens and sorts department mail; answers and routes telephone calls. May operate a motor vehicle to make deliveries and to transport self, materials, supplies, and samples to units and civilian work centers.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifikationsanforderungen

Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the link "Description of the Education & Training Levels".

C-5:

E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 1 year of experience as defined in B below.

Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below.

E&T Level II: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 1 year of experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level III and above: No additional experience required.

Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade.

C-5a:

E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 2 years of experience as defined in B below.

Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below.

E&T Level II: 1 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 2 years of experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level III: 1 year of experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level IV: No additional experience required.

Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade.

C-6:

E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 3 years of experience as defined in B below.

Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below.

E&T Level II: 1 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 3 years of experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level III: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level IV: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in B below.
E&T Level V: No additional experience required.

Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade.

Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc.

Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years.

• Applicants must be in possession of a German driver's license class B and able to obtain and maintain a military driver's license.

• Applicants must be able to obain and maintain a drug test certification.

• Office automation skills are required.

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL:

English AND German Language Proficiency level C1 required.

Description of the Language Levels:

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Beschäftigungsbedingungen

This is a temporary full-time position (38.5 hrs/week), NTE 2 years or return of permanent incumbent.

Position may be filled at the C-05, 5A or at the full performance level, C-06. The incumbent may be non-competitively promoted to the next higher or full performance level in accordance with regulatory requirements, upon completion of required training, and recommendation of supervisor.

• The incumbent of this position is occasionally required to perform TDY (Temporary Duty Travel) within and outside Germany.

• Employee may perform the work at a location away from the regular worksite (e.g. at home) on a non-routine, ad-hoc basis. This includes work performed to complete a short-term special assignment or to accommodate special circumstances.

• Employee must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs.

WE OFFER:

- a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities
- employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere
- high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements:
- 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement)
- vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries)
- various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments)

Beyond the tariff agreement,
- usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement)
- employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards
- health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.