Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Branch Chief, Incident Support Branch)

About the role

The Supervisory Criminal Investigator serves as a Branch Chief in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Special Operations Division, Incident Support Branch. The Branch Chief provides investigative expertise and oversight for criminal investigations and organizational performance relating to law enforcement programs.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements branch policies, practices, and procedures.
• Advises the deputy division chief and/or division chief on significant issues and matters pertaining to branch programs and projects.
• Assesses, develops, and evaluates 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.
• Coordinates projects and programs with management officials in other branches and divisions within the directorate, with management officials in other directorates at ATF Headquarters, and with officials from the Department of Justice or other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31, 1959 (or 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.
• Must pass drug screening and is subject to random drug testing.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.
• Must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Mobility Agreement: New employees must sign a mobility agreement facilitating movement through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau; applicants who decline to sign 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 have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience must include all of the following:

• Leading and providing accurate information and guidance regarding investigative procedures (e.g., arrest and processing, arrest principles, handling of dangerous evidence).
• Conducting surveys, studies, and analyses to identify problems and provide solutions to highly complex and sensitive issues.
• Interpreting and applying ATF's statutory responsibilities and related information of Federal, State, and local jurisdictions, as well as regulated firearms and explosives industries.
• Preparing reports of progress, findings, recommendations, and impacts of task force groups.

No substitution of education for experience is permitted. Your resume and experience must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements; do not cut and paste the position description or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume.

Additional selections may be made from this announcement. A one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers. Candidates must also review the Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP/ICTAP) 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, candidates must meet CTAP/ICTAP eligibility criteria, be rated well-qualified with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed