Criminal Investigator (Program Manager)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives•District of Columbia, DC

About The Position

Located in the Office of Intelligence Operations (OIO), International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Small Arms Trafficking Program, the position has two principal purposes: managing specific law enforcement programs and conducting special long-range and/or large-scale projects encompassing the mission or program of the assigned organization. The Criminal Investigator serves as an expert authority on broad law enforcement issues within ATF's jurisdiction. Projects may involve studies of processes, problems, and initiatives related to major Bureau law enforcement programs and activities of 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 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.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
  • Must be a current permanent ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL-eligible candidate.
  • Must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
  • Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
  • Must sign a mobility agreement; declining to sign results in removal from the hiring process.
  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including creating and managing policies and/or guidance, providing leadership to workgroups, teams, or special projects, and communicating orally and in writing, including reports and briefings.
  • Experience must be reflected in the resume and support the application questionnaire and qualification requirements; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
  • Males born on or after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or have an approved exemption.
  • May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
  • May be required to disclose financial information under DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Manage specific law enforcement programs and conduct special long-range and/or large-scale projects.
  • 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 of Federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies and organizations.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to extend, improve, and monitor existing programs.
  • 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 program 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.
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