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

This position is located under the Office of Field Operations - Programs, National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR), Firearms Programs and Training Branch located in Huntsville, Alabama. The incumbent serves as the Branch Chief NCETR responsible for criminal investigations, law enforcement programs, functions, or operations encompassing the overall law enforcement mission of the organization to which assigned. Incumbent provides investigative expertise and oversight for criminal investigations and organizational performance relating to law enforcement programs.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for GS-GS-14, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade levelGS-13. 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 include: Possess a working knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead and provide accurate information and guidance regarding investigative procedures (i.e., arrest and processing, arrest principles, handling of dangerous evidence; AND Conducts surveys, studies, and analyses to identify problems and provide solutions to highly complex and sensitive issues; AND Interprets and applies ATF's statutory responsibilities and related information of Federal, State, and local jurisdictions, as well as regulated firearms and explosives industries; AND Prepares reports of progress, findings, recommendations, and impacts of task force groups. Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. 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 (for scored examining) 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/

Contacts

• Address Office of Field Operation 99 New York, NE Washington, DC 20226 US
• Name: Ann Blagmon
• Phone: 202-648-8833
• Email: [email protected]