Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Branch Chief)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Supervisory Criminal Investigator serves as Branch Chief in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Special Operations Division (SOD), Logistics Support Branch. The Branch Chief provides investigative expertise and oversight for criminal investigations and organizational performance related to law enforcement programs. The position develops and implements branch policies, practices, and procedures; advises division leadership on significant matters involving branch programs and projects; and assesses, develops, and evaluates program goals, needs, operations, and accomplishments. It also conducts short- and long-range planning in response to changes in funding, policy, or legislation and coordinates projects and programs with officials across ATF and with DOJ and other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies. The role requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including investigative guidance, analysis of complex and sensitive issues, application of relevant statutory responsibilities, and preparation of task-force reports. Applicants must meet the stated federal employment, eligibility, and time-in-grade conditions. Education cannot substitute for the required experience.

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.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including all listed specialized-experience areas.
Specialized experience must be in the normal line of progression or related to the advertised work and supported by the applicant’s resume.
Must qualify through experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Must pass drug screening and may be subject to random drug testing.
Must sign a mobility agreement if hired under the announcement.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period; a one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers.
Males born on or after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or have an approved exemption.
May be required to disclose financial information under DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
This is a non-bargaining-unit position.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement branch policies, practices, and procedures.
Advise the deputy division chief and/or division chief on significant issues and matters pertaining to branch programs and projects.
Assess, develop, and evaluate program goals, needs, operations, and accomplishments.
Conduct short- and long-range planning for branch goals and objectives in response to changes in funding levels, policy, or legislation.
Coordinate projects and programs with management officials in other branches and divisions, ATF directorates, DOJ, and Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
Lead and provide accurate information and guidance regarding investigative procedures, including arrest and processing, arrest principles, and handling dangerous evidence.
Conduct surveys, studies, and analyses to identify problems and provide solutions to highly complex and sensitive issues.
Interpret and apply ATF statutory responsibilities and related information concerning Federal, State, and local jurisdictions and regulated firearms and explosives industries.
Prepare reports on the progress, findings, recommendations, and impacts of task force groups.