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Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Group Supervisor/Resident Agent in Charge)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

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Job overview

The Supervisory Criminal Investigator leads a group of criminal investigators in an ATF field division, overseeing substantive criminal investigations that are greater than average in difficulty. The role covers prevention, detection, and investigation of violations of laws enforced by ATF, including complex cases involving difficult-to-secure evidence, interagency coordination, undercover activity, sensitive suspects, and potential jurisdictional issues. Vacancies include Group Supervisor and Resident Agent in Charge positions across multiple field divisions.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Investigative ProceduresEvidence HandlingDangerous Materials HandlingInvestigative Laws and RegulationsInvestigative Resources and TechniquesLeadershipOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationNegotiationCollaboration

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship or NationalityCurrent Permanent ATF Employee or CTAP/RPL EligibleGS-13 Specialized ExperienceOne Year Specialized ExperienceMobility AgreementSelective Service Registration or Exemption

Full job description

Summary This Supervisory Criminal Investigator position is assigned to a field division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of substantive and conspiracy type violations of laws enforced by ATF. They supervise a group of criminal investigators stationed at Field Offices where group size ranges from small to moderate (i.e., five to twelve, but at least three), who are engaged in substantive criminal investigation work. Responsibilities The major duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as a Supervisory Criminal Investigator assigned to a field division of the Bureau. Responsible for the prevention, detection, and investigation of substantive and conspiracy type violations of laws enforced by ATF. Supervises a group of criminal investigators stationed at field offices where group size ranges from small to moderate, who are engaged in substantive criminal investigation work and the work must be greater than average in difficulty. Responsible for the detection and investigation of criminal cases that may require the gathering and piecing together of complex evidence often difficult to secure; result in precedent-setting court decisions; require substantial coordination with other agencies in tracing leads and gathering intelligence; involve illegal activities conducted under cover of legal enterprise; be extremely sensitive due to the suspects involved and have the potential for jurisdictional problems. This vacancy is being used to fill both Group Supervisor and Resident Agent in Charge positions across various ATF Field Divisions. Details regarding current vacant positions and locations can be found in the Additional Information section. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement. Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. 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 the Supervisory Criminal Investigator 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: Providing accurate information and guidance regarding procedures (i.e. arrest and processing; arrest principles); and handling of evidence and dangerous material; AND Applying relevant laws, regulations and policies to investigative resources and techniques (i.e. ATF Giglio Policy); AND Providing leadership to others such as workgroups, teams or special projects; AND Communicating orally and in writing (i.e. reports and briefings); AND Negotiating and collaborating with others (i.e. interacting with other law enforcement agency (state, local or federal). Please do not cut and paste the position description or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and experience 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. Additional Information Please select the location associated with the below available positions of interest. Group Supervisor - Baltimore, MD (Groups I, III, and VII) Group Supervisor - Chicago, IL (Group VII) Group Supervisor - Columbus, OH (Group IV) Group Supervisor - Houston, TX (Group V) Group Supervisor - Phoenix, AZ (Group I) Group Supervisor - Washington, DC (Groups I and V) Resident Agent in Charge - Anchorage, AK Resident Agent in Charge - Birmingham, AL Resident Agent in Charge - Burlington, VT Resident Agent in Charge - Clarksburg FO (Bridgeport, WV) Resident Agent in Charge - Cleveland I FO (Independence, OH) Resident Agent in Charge - Eugene, OR Resident Agent in Charge - Hyattsville II FO (Greenbelt, MD) Resident Agent in Charge - Lexington, KY Resident Agent in Charge - Norfolk, VA Resident Agent in Charge - Orlando, FL Resident Agent in Charge - Raleigh, NC II FO Resident Agent in Charge - San Francisco, CA Resident Agent in Charge - Tucson, AZ II FO Additional selections may be made from this announcement. A one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers. 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.

How this job compares

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Pay
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,076 postings).
Education
809 of the 8,412 open Supervisor jobs (10%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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