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 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, including visits to each office to determine whether operational procedures, organizational structure, etc., are in accordance with established policies.
• Serves as the principal liaison between HQ or field division personnel with the Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Director of Industry Operations (DIO), Assistant Special Agents in Charge (ASACs), other ATF components, and other government agencies on matters relating to the division's operational activities and administrative programs.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Selective Service registration required for males born on or after December 31, 1959 (or 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 the announcement.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Mobility Plan: New employees must sign a mobility agreement facilitating movement through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau; applicants who decline 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 must be in the normal line of progression or related to the work of the position and must be reflected in the 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, determining the need for and formulating overall plans for special programs and directing their implementation, and overseeing 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; recommending actions to be taken.

Education: No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this position.

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): Apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a competitive service position. 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, and submit appropriate documentation.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of the American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.