Criminal Investigator (SEEK Program Manager)
About The Position
The Criminal Investigator serves as the SEEK Program Manager in the ATF National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR), National Canine Division, Canine Operations Branch. The role develops policy and manages a critical Bureau law enforcement program, function, or operation. The position advises senior Bureau management and field leaders on policy and technical matters; conducts or directs complex studies and working groups on significant law enforcement issues; and provides technical assistance on major national investigations involving federal laws under ATF jurisdiction. It also guides Headquarters and field managers on developments affecting the assigned program and prepares and presents briefings and papers to congressional members and staff, government officials, law enforcement organizations, and the public. This is a GS-14 position for current permanent ATF employees with competitive status or CTAP/RPL-eligible candidates. Applicants must meet the stated experience, canine operations, and other federal employment conditions. New employees hired under the announcement must sign a mobility agreement. A one-year probationary period may apply, including for new supervisors and managers. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
- Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
- Must be a current permanent ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL-eligible candidate.
- Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including professional investigative training as a law enforcement officer, coordination with other law enforcement agencies and organizations, and applying ATF investigative techniques in canine operations.
- Must have at least three years of experience in canine operations.
- Must pass drug screening and be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
- Must meet Selective Service registration requirements if applicable.
- Must sign a mobility agreement if hired under the announcement.
- Financial disclosure may be required if selected.
- Must qualify through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Responsibilities
- Advise senior Bureau management, division chiefs, and field Special Agents in Charge on policy and technical matters in the assigned area.
- Conduct complex studies and direct or coordinate task forces and working groups on significant law enforcement issues of national importance.
- Provide technical assistance to Bureau managers and supervisors on major national investigations involving federal laws under ATF jurisdiction.
- Guide Headquarters and field managers on the effects and implementation of new developments, trends, technology, and other matters affecting the assigned function or program.
- Prepare and present briefings and papers to Congress and its staff, Department and Bureau officials, law enforcement agencies and organizations, and the public.
Benefits
- A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
