Supervisory Government Information Specialist (Deputy Division Chief)

Summary

The incumbent will serve as the primary expert consultant and technical advisor to the IPG Division Chief on matters concerning requests for Bureau records under the FOIA and Privacy Act and is responsible for overseeing and monitoring ATF's efforts to process and appropriately respond to FOIA/Privacy Act records requests in a timely and accurate manner.

Duties

The major duties of the Deputy Division Chief position include, but are not limited to, the following: Assists in managing the direction and strategic oversight of the Division's programs and operations. Assists in implementing and monitoring ATF's information and privacy governance program. Directs the Division's day to day operations including approving work plans and products, and supervising Division staff. Provides policy advice to ATF management and Directorates regarding the Directorate's role. Maintains case integrity, workload and deadline tracking, reporting, and effective use of FOIA case-management, redaction, records-search, and eDiscovery tools while supporting program improvements and special projects. Requirements

The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Must be U.S. Citizen or National 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. May be required to serve a one-year probationary period. Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test. 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 Deputy Division Chief position [at the GS-15 grade, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Minimum Qualifications 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. To qualify for this position at the GS-15 grade level, candidates must meet the following specialized experience by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include all of the following: Analyzing and processing complex Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests, including applying statutory exemptions and making disclosure determinations; AND Coordinating searches for responsive records and resolving complex records-processing, referral, consultation, or interagency issues; AND Providing technical review, quality assurance, guidance, mentoring, appeals support, litigation support, or comparable senior-level assistance involving FOIA/PA matters; AND Conducting detailed review of records and disclosure packages to ensure accuracy, segregability, appropriate redaction, foreseeable-harm analysis, and legally sufficient responses; AND Communicating complex FOIA/PA requirements, determinations, or processing issues to requesters, agency personnel, counsel, or other stakeholders; AND Planning and prioritizing staff work assignments, evaluating staff performance, and advising staff on technical and administrative matters of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA). 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. After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (11/04/2026) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

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 requirements 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 an online assessment. USA Hire: You will be asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments where you will be evaluated on critical competencies relevant to this position. You must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments. Your assessment results will be kept on record for one year and used toward future positions for which you might apply that require the same assessments. 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): Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience Problem Solving Information Management Technical Competence Leadership Oral Communication 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. A one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers. 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 SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/Eligibility) Multiple SF-50s 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: Your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR if you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force. A copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal. Schedule A: You must submit "proof of a disability" documentation ("Proof of a disability" is a letter stating that you have an intellectual disability, severe physical disability or psychiatric disability). You must get this letter from your doctor, a licensed medical professional, a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist, or any Federal, state, or local agency that issues or provides disability benefits. For more information about Schedule A and verification requirements, please see OPM's Schedule A site. Military Spouses: Spouse on active duty: documentation showing 1) your spouse's active-duty status. Spouse who incurred a 100% disability because of the service member's active-duty service: documentation showing 1) the member of the armed forces retired, or was released or discharged from active duty, with a disability rating of 100 percent. Spouse killed while on active duty: documentation showing a) the member was released or discharged from active duty due to his or her death while on active duty; b) the member of the armed forces was killed while serving on active duty; c) proof of the widow or widower's marriage to the member of the armed forces; and d) a statement certifying that the individual seeking to use the authority is the un-remarried widow or widower of the service member. 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.