Applicants must meet all of the required qualification requirements described below by the closing of this announcement. GS-13 Must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level or pay band in the Federal service that includes performing the following duties: Conducting complex criminal investigations, performing all phases required for successful completion; Planning operations concerned with major purchases of evidence, search, seizures, raids and arrests; Operating aircraft to plan and execute flights for investigative purposes to include performing air/ground surveillance, air photography, fugitive transport, undercover role enhancement, airborne reconnaissance, emergency evacuations, electronic tracking, sensitive cargo transport, marijuana eradication and/or prisoner transport; Providing real-time operational flight mission guidance; Promoting information exchange and maintaining relationships with representatives of local, state and Federal agencies; and Testifying in court proceeding and consulting with prosecuting officials. Requirements: FAA Certifications: Applicants must posses a current FAA Commercial or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with one of the following ratings: Dual Rated: Airplane Multi-Engine Land with Instrument Rating AND Rotorcraft Helicopter with Instrument Rating; OR Airplane Rated: Airplane Multi-Engine Land with Instrument Rating. Medical Certification: FAA Class 1 Medical Certification is required at the time of flight assessment for multi-engine flight operations. Medical certification must be dated within the previous 12 months. Flight Hours: Applicants must meet the following minimum flight hour requirements: 1,500 total flight hours, including at least 250 hours as Pilot in Command (PIC). Flight Review: A documented flight review within the preceding 24 calendar months is required. Flight Assessment: Successful completion of a flight assessment with a DEA Instructor or Standardization Pilot. The flight assessment will be completed in Fort Worth, Texas, the location of the posted vacancy, or in the geographic location of the applicant, as determined by DEA. Preferred Experience: Flight experience in the following aircraft is preferred: ATR King Air 200/300 Specialized experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Additional information on the position qualification requirements are located in the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) Qualifications Standards Handbook. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of this announcement.