Supervisory Firearms Specialist

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Enforcement Programs and Services, Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division, Field Response Branch-East and Field Response Branch-Central Branch, Location Negotiable After Selection. This position is responsible for providing criminal case support and industry related technical support and guidance to the Bureau and other Federal law enforcement agencies, States, the firearms and ammunition industry, and the general public.

Duties

The major duties of the Supervisory Firearms Specialist position include, but are not limited to, the following: Planning, developing, directing, evaluating, and coordinating all matters involving the technical aspects of firearms. Provides authoritative, expert-level technical guidance and interpretation of firearms laws (e.g., the National Firearms Act and Gun Control Act) to ATF management and field offices, other Federal or State agencies, foreign governments, domestic or foreign industry to support complex criminal and regulatory investigations. Exercises full supervisory authority over Branch personnel; assigns, reviews, and evaluates work of employees. Designs, implements, and delivers comprehensive instructional programs, advanced tactics, and specialized curricula to cross-jurisdictional law enforcement professionals. Serves as the primary advisor to the Division Chief and Deputy Division Chief on significant issues, policy matters, and operational challenges affecting branch programs and projects. Formulates and submits high-level recommendations and decisions derived from comprehensive analysis of applicable laws and regulations, current budget constraints, long-term strategic plans, and organizational staffing requirements. Requirements

The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Must be U.S. Citizen or National Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. May be required to serve a one-year probationary period. You must be a current permanent Department of Justice employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate. Pass drug screening and subject to random Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement. MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) by the closing date of this announcement. 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 must include all of: Conducting complex firearms and criminal enforcement operations; AND Coordinating collaborative operations and/or technical support services by assisting law enforcement at the federal, state, and local levels; AND Providing technical support/assistance to ATF counsel for legal determination and expert witness testimony; AND Directing and supervising a team, including assigning tasks, evaluating performance, addressing training, and managing workload; AND Reviewing the work of other FEOs and providing technical guidance on firearms investigations including examination, testing, and classification of evidence in criminal cases; AND Providing training and assistance to ATF field office staff to include Special Agents (SAs), Interstate Nexus Agents, Industry Operations Investigators (IOls), and Intelligence Research Specialists (IRSs). Must be an ATF Certified Firearms Enforcement Officer (FEO) with specialized experience conducting complex firearms and criminal enforcement operations. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. Once the announcement closes, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted by the HR Specialist. This information will be compared against your responses to the application questionnaire to determine your eligibility for Federal employment, and then whether you are qualified for this particular position. If a determination is made that you have inflated your responses when compared to your background information, you may be deemed ineligible. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires a SME resume review. Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two pages of your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review any additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter). Applicants who pass the structured resume review will be added to the list of qualified candidates. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Criminal Investigation Leadership Organizational Awareness Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible. Other Information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation: ATF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the job application and hiring process, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please notify the human resources specialist listed on the vacancy announcement, or contact the ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648-8760 or send an email to [email protected]. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis. Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.