Criminal Investigator (Assistant Special Agent in Charge)

<b>Summary</b><br><br>ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit www.atf.gov<br><br><b>Duties</b><br><br>Help<br><br>This position is located under the <strong>Office of Field Operations</strong> in Boston, Massachusetts; Lewisville, Texas; Passaic, New Jersey; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.<br><br><ul><li>Serves as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of a Field Division over several subordinate field offices and/or groups.</li><li>Functions as a key management official within the field division</li><li>Responsible for assisting and advising the Division Director/Special Agent in Charge in the overall management and coordination of the enforcement programs and operations of the division.</li><li>Through several subordinate Resident Agents in Charge and/or Group Supervisors, manages and directs a large staff of criminal investigators and clerical support, overseeing their work for effectiveness in conducting division law enforcement operations and activities.</li><li>Performs a full range of supervisory functions including: making decisions on work problems presented by subordinate RAC's/Group Supervisors; collaborating with division managers and supervisors to negotiate, decide on and/or coordinate work-related changes affecting their organizations; advising the SAC and other Bureau management officials on problems impacting ATF's overall enforcement mission; etc.</li></ul><br><br><b>Requirements</b><br><br>Help<br><br><b>Conditions of employment</b><br><br>The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.<br><br><strong>MOBILITY PLAN</strong>: 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.<br><br><strong>Key Requirements:</strong><br><br><ol><li>Top Secret/SCI clearance is required for this position</li><li>Subject to random drug testing</li><li>Requires proficiency with a firearm per ATF's Standard.</li><li>May be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.</li></ol><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><br>To qualify for GS-15, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14.<br><br><strong>This is a non-bargaining unit position.</strong><br><br><strong>Specialized experience</strong> 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. <strong>Examples of specialized experience include: </strong><br><br><ul><li>Applying ATF law enforcement investigative techniques in order to direct a major field component of the Bureau; AND</li><li>Executing and coordinating criminal enforcement programs to make operational decisions regarding investigations of a criminal nature.</li></ul><br><br>Experience applying ATF law enforcement investigative techniques in order to direct a major field component of the Bureau; experience executing and coordinating criminal enforcement programs to make operational decisions regarding investigations of a criminal nature.<br><br><strong>The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) </strong>provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/<br><br><b>Additional information</b><br><br><strong>Selective Service: </strong>If you are a male applicant born 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. See www.sss.gov.<br><br><strong>EEO Statement: </strong>The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, you must contact the ATF EEO office within 45 calendar days of when the alleged harm occurred at 202-648-8760 or eeointakemailbox@atf.gov. Please see DOJ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy.<br><br><strong>Reasonable Accommodation Statement: </strong>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. <strong>"</strong>Federal Regulations state no ATF employee, his/her spouse, or his/her minor child shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest, including compensated employment, stock, or proprietary interest in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries. You should be aware that you may be asked to relinquish any ownership of or interests in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries before a determination can be made whether access to ATF information, information technology systems, and/or facilities can be authorized."<br><br>Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.<br><br><strong>A</strong><strong> one year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers. </strong><br><br>Expand Hide additional information<br><br>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.<br><br><b>Benefits</b><br><br>Help<br><br>A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.<br><br>Review our benefits<br><br>Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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