Supervisory Attorney Advisor
About The Position
The position is in the Office of Enforcement Programs and Services Directorate (EPS), Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). Regulatory Affairs manages the development and issuance of firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco regulations and rulings, with the aim of protecting the public without imposing an undue regulatory burden. The role manages this work and implements changes or additions to existing regulations. It serves as the point of contact for matters involving the creation or amendment of ATF regulations and rulings, coordinates and tracks regulatory projects through multi-directorate and inter-agency reviews, and acts as the official liaison to the Department of Justice and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget on rulemaking projects. This is a supervisory GS-15 attorney position. New employees hired under the announcement must sign a mobility agreement, which may facilitate short-term assignments or permanent reassignments within the Bureau. The position is in Schedule Policy/Career of the excepted service, and employment is at-will. A probationary period may be required; a one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers.
Requirements
- Possess a J.D. degree and active bar membership.
- Have at least five years of specialized experience as a practicing attorney for qualification at the GS-15 level.
- Develop, analyze, interpret, and implement complex regulatory strategies, policies, and programs.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for complex, high-visibility regulatory programs and initiatives.
- Advise senior officials and provide recommendations on complex and sensitive issues affecting the agency’s mission and regulatory responsibilities.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders, officials, internal program offices, legal counsel, federal partners, regulated industries, and other stakeholders to develop coordinated approaches to complex regulatory and policy matters.
- Lead and support regulatory modernization initiatives to streamline processes, improve program efficiency, leverage technology, reduce administrative burdens, and transition regulatory programs from legacy processes to modern electronic systems.
- Submit a legal writing sample of no more than 10 pages.
- Be a U.S. citizen or national.
- Pass drug screening and be subject to random drug testing.
- Successfully complete a background security investigation.
- Sign a mobility agreement as a condition of hiring.
- Provide a financial disclosure form if required.
- Serve a one-year probationary period if required.
Responsibilities
- Manage the development and issuance of firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco regulations and rulings to protect the public without imposing an undue regulatory burden.
- Implement changes or additions to existing regulations.
- Serve as the point of contact for matters relating to the creation or amendment of ATF regulations and rulings.
- Coordinate and track regulatory projects through multi-directorate and inter-agency reviews.
- Act as the official liaison to the Department of Justice and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget on rulemaking projects.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package, with benefits available to the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
