Chief of Staff

About the role

The position serves as the Chief of Staff in the Office of Chief Counsel. The location will be determined upon selection.

Responsibilities

• Exercises full supervisory authority over support personnel.
• Serves as training coordinator for the Office of Chief Counsel.
• Maintains databases.
• Counsels on all matters involving recruitment for attorneys and support staff within the Office of Chief Counsel.
• Represents the Chief Counsel and the Deputy Chief Counsel in meetings with Bureau and Department of Justice officials and with external Government (national, State and local) and non-governmental officials agencies and organizations.

Requirements

• 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.
• Must be a current permanent ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• 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.

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position at the GS-15 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 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:
  • Utilizing and inputting information into counsel databases and tracking documents;
  • Serving as a liaison and interacting with other federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that the Office of Chief Counsel complies with all policies and procedures;
  • Representing the Bureau and providing advice and assistance to other federal, state, and local agencies;
  • Planning, analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of recruitments, policies, legislation or new initiatives pertaining to counsel and administrative programs.

Benefits

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 (07/20/2026) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Additional 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.
• 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 reasonableaccommodations@atf.gov. 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.
• 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.