Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Division Operations Officer)
About the role
The Supervisory Criminal Investigator serves as the Division Operations Officer (DOO) in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The DOO is responsible for planning, directing, and monitoring the functions of the Division Operations Office. The position has responsibility for directing staff involved in planning, management and evaluation activities.
Responsibilities
- Develops and evaluates procedures or policies, determines the need for and formulates overall plans for special programs, and directs their implementation.
- Prepares and submits reports and other factual information concerning the effectiveness of existing policies, programs, and procedures, and keeps the managers apprised of the results of projects, studies, and surveys conducted by the division office.
- Reviews and evaluates the projects and comprehensive reports submitted by subordinate personnel.
- Represents the division in developing formal and informal agreements with other law enforcement and regulatory agencies concerning joint operations, reporting procedures, sharing of resources, etc.
- Plans, develops, and executes a program relating to division operational reviews. These reviews involve visits to each office by the incumbent and/or subordinate operations officers to determine whether operational procedures, organizational structure, etc., are in accordance with established policies.
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.
- 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.
Qualifications
To qualify for the Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Division Operations Officer) position at the GS-14 grade level, candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) 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 The Following:
- Initiating, planning, and directing studies, surveys, operational reviews, or other projects to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the division;
- Developing and evaluating procedures or policies, determine the need for and formulate overall plans for special programs and direct their implementation, and oversee overall administrative matters affecting the division's operations and personnel;
- Briefing and providing law enforcement expertise to high level division and Headquarters officials and managers; advising on policy, resource, and standard operating practice standpoints on long- and short-range resources and operating plans;
- Providing leadership to others such as work groups, teams or special projects;
- Reviewing and evaluating the projects and comprehensive reports submitted by subordinate personnel; recommends actions to be taken.
Please do not cut and paste the position description or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.
Education
For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional information
Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement. A one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers. Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division (see 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.
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.