Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Division Operations Officer)

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

About The Position

The Supervisory Criminal Investigator serves as the Division Operations Officer (DOO) for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The DOO plans, directs, and monitors the functions of the Division Operations Office and directs staff engaged in planning, management, and evaluation activities. The DOO serves as the principal liaison between headquarters or field division personnel and the Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Director of Industry Operations (DIO), or Assistant Special Agent(s) in Charge (ASACs), as well as other ATF components and government agencies on matters concerning division operational activities and administrative programs. The role develops and evaluates procedures and policies, formulates and directs special programs, and reports on the effectiveness of policies, programs, and procedures. It reviews subordinate personnel's projects and reports; represents the division in agreements with law enforcement and regulatory agencies; and plans and carries out operational reviews, including office visits to assess compliance with established policies and the suitability of operational procedures and organizational structures. The position requires specialized experience equivalent to at least one year at the GS-13 level. Candidates must be current permanent ATF employees with competitive status or CTAP/RPL eligibility, meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, and satisfy federal employment conditions. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. New employees hired under the announcement must sign a mobility agreement; a probationary period may be required, including a one-year period for new supervisors and managers.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level by the announcement closing date.
Experience initiating, planning, and directing studies, surveys, operational reviews, or other projects to evaluate and improve division effectiveness.
Experience developing and evaluating procedures or policies; planning and implementing special programs; and overseeing administrative matters affecting division operations and personnel.
Experience briefing high-level division and Headquarters officials and managers and advising on policy, resource, and standard operating practice matters involving long- and short-range resources and operating plans.
Experience providing leadership to work groups, teams, or special projects.
Experience reviewing and evaluating subordinate personnel's projects and comprehensive reports and recommending actions.
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 all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
Must pass drug screening and be subject to random drug testing.
Must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
Must sign a mobility agreement if hired pursuant to the announcement.
Must meet the Selective Service registration requirement, if applicable.
Must meet the qualification requirement through experience; education cannot substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and monitor the functions of the division office and direct staff performing planning, management, and evaluation activities.
Serve as the principal liaison between division leadership, headquarters or field division personnel, other ATF components, and other government agencies on operational and administrative matters.
Develop and evaluate procedures and policies, determine the need for special programs, formulate overall plans, and direct their implementation.
Prepare and submit reports and factual information on the effectiveness of existing policies, programs, and procedures, and keep managers informed of project, study, and survey results.
Review and evaluate projects and comprehensive reports submitted by subordinate personnel.
Represent the division in developing formal and informal agreements with law enforcement and regulatory agencies concerning joint operations, reporting procedures, and resource sharing.
Plan, develop, and execute division operational reviews, including visits to offices to assess procedures and organizational structures against established policies.
Brief and advise high-level division and Headquarters officials and managers on policy, resources, operating plans, and standard operating practices.
Provide leadership to work groups, teams, or special projects and recommend actions based on reviews of subordinate work.