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Duties

This position is located under the Office of Enforcement Programs and Services (EPS), National Tracing Center Division (NTC), Firearms Tracing Branch, in Martinsburg, WV. The incumbent serves as a Firearms Program Specialist in one of the following groups: Firearms Active Distribution, Research, Firearms Services or Comprehensive Tracing. The NTC provides 24-hour assistance to Federal, State, local and foreign law enforcement agencies and is an essential component to investigations involving the criminal misuse of firearms.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Firearms Program Specialist, GS-1801-05, candidates MUST have at least three years of progressively responsible experience, one year of which must be equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-04. General experience includes: Analyzing data from computer generated reports; and Planning and organizing work; and Communicating, both orally and in writing. OR Completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. OR A combination of general experience as stated above and education. To qualify for the position of Firearms Program Specialist, GS-1801-07, candidates MUST have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-05. Specialized Experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in the resume. Specialized experience includes: Applying knowledge of firearms, firearms manufacturer dealers, importers, related weapons and information in order to perform trace requests; and Applying basic fact-finding and investigative techniques to gather evidence, analyze information, conduct interviews, and research data; and Using databases to complete traces, identify trends, search for patterns and generate reports; and Providing technical advice in order to analyze basic firearms tracing problems and respond to inquiries. OR Successful completion of one full year of graduate level education OR meet the requirements for superior academic achievement. Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A.). S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing--upper third of the graduating class, (2) grade-point average--3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or (3) membership in a national scholastic honor society. OR A combination of specialized experience as stated above and graduate level education. To qualify for the position of Firearms Program Specialist, GS-1801-09, candidates MUST have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-07. Specialized Experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in the resume. Specialized experience includes: Carrying out recurring assignments independently that are covered by established procedures; and Assisting on deviations, problems and unfamiliar situations that may arise; and Reviewing technical accuracy adherence to standard procedures and compliance with any special situation; and Analyzing data and trace reports. OR A Master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Two full years of progressively higher-level education leading to such a degree. OR A combination of specialized experience as stated above and graduate level education. Additional Conditions of Employment: Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and rate equivalent to the Silver (minimum score of 85) or better category using established category rating criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at:https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Veteran Preference: If you are entitled to veteran preference, you should indicate the type of veteran preference you are claiming on your résumé. In order to verify your veteran preference entitlement, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty); official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty; or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that shows your military service was performed under honorable conditions. In addition, if you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, or widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the natural mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit the October 2013 Revised Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference," and the other required documentation identified on the reverse side of the SF-15 to support your preference claim. 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. If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran and selected for the position, you may be eligible to use leave under the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015. This act grants leave for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for a disability instead of using regular sick. For additional information see: Disabled Veteran Leave

Education

Contacts

• Address Office of Enforcement Programs and Services 99 New York Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20226 US
• Name: Jami Beaudet
• Phone: (202) 648-7097
• Email: [email protected]