Summary
The Drug Analysis Technician performs chemical analysis for detection of controlled substances; calibrates and maintains urinalysis testing equipment, follows chain of custody; enters and manages date for several districts in the Federal Judiciary.
Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
- Assist with the maintenance of the district's urinalysis equipment. Perform regular maintenance procedures on software.
- Notify officers of test results via email daily.
- Maintain the security of the laboratory by limiting access and properly storing specimens.
- Perform chemical analysis for detection of controlled substances.
- Create and modify random testing schedule.
- Enter and manage data on computer for reporting results.
- Perform initial confirmation procedures on positive specimens and send positive specimens to national contract laboratory for confirmation as required.
- Calibrate testing equipment.
- Coordinate transfer of specimens through the Chain of Custody procedure and provide confirmation results to officers.
- Maintain accurate records regarding test results and Chain of Custody procedures.
- Prepare statistical reports on urinalysis program including demographics on client population.
- Conduct training with drug aftercare vendors and officer staff on proper Chain of Custody procedures and drug use identification.
- Keep current on technological developments in the drug testing process. Assist with the assessment of basic supply needs.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the United States.
- Applicants must undergo and clear an NCIC check, background investigation, financial and fingerprint checks.
- Applicants must not use illegal drugs or abuse alcohol or prescription drugs.
- Applicants must be able to travel to divisional offices in New Mexico for periodic work assignments as required.
- Applicants must maintain confidentiality and practice a good work ethic; possess good multi-tasking management skills; have very strong interpersonal/verbal and written communication skills; be a team player; and be flexible in a changing environment.
- Employees are required to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct which is available for applicants review upon request.
Qualifications
Required:
High School diploma or equivalent plus two years progressively responsible general experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties of a Drug Analysis Technician in a clinical laboratory setting.
Education above the high school level may be substituted for the required general experience on the basis of one academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) to equal one-year general experience.
Financial checks must be in good standing devoid of any late payments which includes 30-day late payments.
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants who submit a complete application packet, meet educational and specialized experience qualifications will be considered.
Required Documents
Letter of interest, chronological resume, AO 78 Application for Judicial Employment and copy of High School Diploma/GED or official college transcripts, copy of most recent Performance Evaluation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, qualified applicants must submit a complete application packet which includes:
- Letter of Interest.
- Chronological Resume.
- Copy of High School Diploma/GED or copy of official college transcripts.
- Copy of most recent Performance Evaluation.
- AO 78, Application for Judicial Employment, found at the following link: https://www.nmpp.uscourts.gov/career-opportunities.
Any incomplete packet will result in disqualification. All application packets must be emailed in one PDF document only and sent to: uspojobs@nmp.uscourts.gov.
Ron Travers
Chief U.S. Probation Officer
333 Lomas Blvd. NW, Suite 170
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102
Attn: Lisa A. Errico, Human Resources Supervisor
Next steps
Only best qualified applicants will be contacted for interviews.
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