Physical Scientist (Firearm and Toolmark Examiner) - Direct Hire (Open Continuous Announcement)

About the role

This position is located under the Office of Science and Technology, Forensic Sciences Division, Laboratory Services Branch, Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory in Wichita, Kansas. Laboratory work encompasses a broad range of responsibilities critical to ATF's mission of combatting violent crime.

Responsibilities

• Physically examining and microscopically comparing a wide variety of firearm/toolmark evidence from criminal investigations;
• Using appropriate laboratory techniques to develop and compare firearm/toolmark evidence in order to determine if they share a common origin;
• Preparing laboratory reports detailing the conclusions of examinations and comparisons of firearm/toolmark evidence performed;
• Providing expert witness testimony on the basis of laboratory examinations;
• Formal training or experience providing court testimony as an expert witness based on laboratory examinations of firearm/toolmark evidence;
• Working with senior examiners to evaluate new technology and scientific equipment for adoption or acquisition by Laboratory Services.

Requirements

To qualify for the position of Physical Scientist (Firearm and Toolmark Examiner), at GS-1301-12, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below by the closing date of the announcement:

• A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
• Or combination of education and experience - education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
• To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

• Physically examining and microscopically comparing a wide variety of firearm/toolmark evidence from criminal investigations;
• Performing microscopic comparative testing of firearm/toolmark evidence to determine if they share a common origin;
• Preparing laboratory reports detailing the conclusions of examinations and comparisons of firearm/toolmark evidence performed;
• Formal training or experience providing court testimony as an expert witness based on laboratory examinations of firearm/toolmark evidence.

Skills

Experience as a qualified forensic firearm examiner in an accredited crime laboratory is preferred.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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