Criminal Investigator (NRT Program Manager)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

The Criminal Investigator serves as the National Response Team (NRT) Program Manager in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR), Fire Investigation and Arson Enforcement Division, Fire Programs and Training Branch. The position advises senior Bureau management, including the Assistant Director (Field Operations), Division Chiefs, and field Special Agents in Charge, on policy and technical matters. The role is at the GS-14 grade level and requires qualifying specialized experience; education cannot substitute for experience. New employees hired under the announcement must sign a mobility agreement, and new supervisors and managers may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31, 1959, unless an approved exemption is on file.
Must be a current permanent ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL-eligible candidate.
Must pass drug screening and may be subject to random drug testing.
Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must sign a mobility agreement if hired pursuant to the announcement.
For the GS-14 level, must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 by the announcement closing date.
Specialized experience must include advising top-level Bureau management on policy and technical matters; conducting complex studies and/or directing or coordinating task forces or working groups on significant law enforcement issues of national importance; and providing technical assistance to Bureau managers and supervisors on major national investigations involving violations of Federal laws under ATF jurisdiction.
Qualification must be based on experience; education cannot be substituted for the required experience.

Nice To Haves

CES/CFI experience is preferred but not required.
NRT experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Advise senior Bureau management, including the Assistant Director (Field Operations), Division Chiefs, and field Special Agents in Charge, on policy issues and technical matters within the area of responsibility.
Conduct complex, in-depth studies and/or direct and coordinate task forces or working groups addressing significant law enforcement issues that affect nationally significant functions and programs.
Provide technical assistance to Bureau managers and supervisors on major national investigations involving violations of Federal laws under ATF jurisdiction.
Provide leadership and guidance to Headquarters and field managers on the impact and implementation of new developments, trends, technology, and other matters affecting the assigned functional area, project, or program.
Prepare and present briefings and papers to members of Congress and their staffs, Department and Bureau management officials, law enforcement representatives of federal, state, and local agencies, other law enforcement-related organizations, and the public.