Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Branch Chief, Emerging Threats Center)

Summary

This position is located in the Office of Intelligence Operations (OIO), National Firearms Trafficking Center (NFTC). The Emerging Threats Center (ETC) conducts and coordinates multi-jurisdictional operations and provides investigative direction to disrupt and dismantle online criminal activity within the enforcement and regulatory jurisdiction of ATF. The ETC uses investigative and analytic techniques to identify domestic and international offenders and the associations among them.

Duties

The major duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator position include, but are not limited to, the following: Exercises full supervisory authority over branch personnel. Develops and implements branch policies, practices, and procedures. Responsible for assessing, developing, and evaluating program goals, needs, operations, and accomplishments. Conducts short- and long-range planning for overall branch goals and objectives in response to changes in funding levels, policy, or legislation pertaining to branch programs and projects. Functions as a management official and SME with technical/digital exploitation and investigative techniques. Plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees studies and surveys to evaluate branch programs and ensure efficiency and economy of operations. Submits recommendations and decisions that reflect effective analysis of laws and regulations, budgets, strategic plans, current year operating plans, staffing plans, work studies, and other pertinent material. Directs the development of appropriate measurement techniques and methodologies. Responsible for providing overall direction, personnel management, and askings for branch members. Advises the Deputy Division Chief on significant issues and matters pertaining to programs and projects, (e.g., impact of new technology, emerging threats, initiatives, etc.) Serves as an SME and provides branch guidance to support NFTC and ATF investigations by employing technical collection and analysis methodologies. 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 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 leadership and supervision to a team; AND Evaluating programs or projects to analyze, evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations; AND Communicating with all levels of management to include senior officials of any Federal, State, Local, and Private law enforcement agencies. 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. 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 to determine basic eligibility. In addition to the application, this position requires completion of a standardized assessment known as the Electronic Promotion Assessment System (EPAS). Finally, this position falls under the Merit Promotion Board (MPB) which may include an interview of the competitive candidates. Current GS-14 eligible applicants will not be required to take the EPAS assessment. Their resumes will be reviewed by a Subject-Matter-Expert panel to determine if they meet the specialized experience requirements of the position. Competitive (current GS-13) Applicants - Electronic Promotion Assessment System (EPAS): You will be asked to take the EPAS assessment where you will be evaluated on critical competencies relevant to this position. You must meet or exceed the cut score to meet qualifications. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. Your assessment results will be kept on record for three years and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments. All Applicants - 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 Compliance Technical Competence Leadership Other Information

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.