ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit www.atf.gov

Duties

There are two positions located under the Office of Enforcement Programs and Services (EPS), National Firearms Act Division, Government Support Branch (GSB) in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The Division plans, develops, coordinates, administers and evaluates policies, programs, systems and procedures to provide for the regulation of the firearms and explosives industries, as required by the Gun Control Act of 1968, as amended; the Safe Explosives Act of 2003; the Arms Export Control Act of 1976; Title XI of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970, as amended; the regulation of commerce in National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons; or for the administration and collection of the Special Occupational Tax for NFA. Typical work assignments include:

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for GS-13, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-12. 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 resume. Specialized experience is: Providing technical advice on the importation of firearms and ammunition, explosives and firearms licensing programs, or the manufacture, transfer and exportation of National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons; AND Drafting written replies; AND Utilizing databases and/or files on license and/or permits of firearms and explosives; AND Developing new and/or amending regulations on internal procedures and forms. 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 score 85 or better on established ranking 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/

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Enforcement Programs and Services 99 New York Ave., N.E. Washington, DC 20226 US
• Name: Beverly White
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]