Summary
Serving as the Chief Firearm and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD), Office Enforcement Programs and Services Directorate (EPS), reporting directly to the Deputy Assistant Director, National Services Center (NSC), Martinsburg, WV. As the primary advisor to the Assistant Director, and the Deputy Assistant Director on matters pertaining to the enforcement of firearms statutes and coordinates with high level management officials in other directorates and in the Department of the Justice (DOJ)
Duties
The major duties of the Chief, Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division position include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans and manages division programs as they pertain to the firearms statutes within the jurisdiction of the Bureau. Serves as the lead coordinator between EPS and ATF Field Operations (FO) and is responsible for identifying, sourcing, and assigning personnel and technical resources required for ATF criminal investigations related to alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal laws. Serves as the subject matter expert with directing the Field Response Program and is required to directly engage in the planning and execution for the efficient delivery and coordination of FATD resources within the respective ATF Field Divisions. Responsible for projecting future resource and funding requirements including travel and training related to criminal enforcement and investigative operations requiring Division technical expertise.
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 31, 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. 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.
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, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine if you possess the required specialized experience. This position falls under the Merit Promotion (MPB) which may include an interview of the competitive candidates. Competitive (current GS-14) Applicants - Structured Writing Assessment: Upon verification of applicants meeting the basic qualifications, applicants will be forwarded a writing assessment. Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your writing assessment to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will not review any additional information beyond your writing assessment. Applicants who pass the structured writing assessment will be forwarded to the Merit Promotion Board (MPB) which may include an interview of the competitive candidates. 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): Leadership Technical Competence Compliance Criminal Investigations When the JOA closes, you will receive an assessment narrative via email that will further allow us to evaluate your written and leadership competencies.