Criminal Investigator (Program Manager)

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

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About The Position

This Criminal Investigator serves as a 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 Program Manager advises senior Bureau management, including the Assistant Director (Field Operations), Division Chiefs, and field Special Agents in Charge, on policy and technical matters. The position also provides leadership and technical guidance on law enforcement issues and programs of national significance, including major investigations involving alleged violations of Federal laws under ATF jurisdiction.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born on or after December 31, 1959, or have an approved exemption.
• Be a current permanent ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL-eligible candidate.
• Pass drug screening and be subject to random drug testing.
• Be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 by the announcement closing date. The experience must include advising top-level Bureau management on policy and technical matters; performing complex studies and/or directing or coordinating task forces or working groups on nationally significant law enforcement issues; and providing technical assistance to Bureau managers and supervisors on major national investigations involving violations of Federal laws under ATF jurisdiction.
• Use experience alone to meet the qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Sign a mobility agreement if hired under the announcement.
• Disclose financial information if required under DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• A one-year probationary period may be required; a one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Fire Investigator (CFI) 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 assigned 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.
• Guide 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 officials, law enforcement representatives from federal, state, and local agencies, other law enforcement-related organizations, and the public.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; the specific benefits offered depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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