Criminal Investigator (Program Manager)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives • Wichita County, KS

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About The Position

The Criminal Investigator (Program Manager) serves as an expert authority on broad law enforcement issues within ATF’s jurisdiction. Projects involve studying processes, problems, and initiatives related to major Bureau law enforcement programs and associated activities in Federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies and organizations. The position provides professional leadership and guidance to extend, improve, and monitor existing programs and to devise, develop, and implement innovative changes and long-term improvements. It also functions as policy developer and manager for a critical Bureau law enforcement program, function, or operation, and reviews, evaluates, and recommends improvements to major law enforcement program and mission areas.

The CGI Branch’s mission is to create and disseminate information and training addressing the unique challenges law enforcement faces in firearms-related investigations. ATF uses Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI) to disrupt the shooting cycle by identifying, investigating, and prosecuting shooters and their sources of crime guns.

The role is for current permanent ATF employees with competitive status or CTAP/RPL-eligible candidates. Applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade and qualification requirements by the announcement’s closing date. A mobility agreement is required for new employees hired through the announcement. The position is non-bargaining-unit. New supervisors and managers are required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Be a current permanent ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL-eligible candidate.
• Be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• For males born on or after December 31, 1959, meet Selective Service registration requirements or have an approved exemption.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 by the announcement closing date.
• Specialized experience must include creating and managing policies and/or guidance; providing leadership to others, such as workgroups, teams, or special projects; and communicating orally and in writing, including reports and briefings.
• Meet the qualification requirements through experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Sign a mobility agreement if hired pursuant to the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert authority on broad law enforcement issues within ATF’s jurisdiction.
• Study processes, problems, and initiatives concerning major Bureau law enforcement programs and related activities in Federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies and organizations.
• Provide professional leadership and guidance to extend, improve, and monitor existing programs.
• Devise, develop, and implement innovative changes and long-term program improvements.
• Develop and manage policy for a critical Bureau law enforcement program, function, or operation.
• Review and evaluate major law enforcement programs and mission areas, and recommend improvements.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed