Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Group Supervisor/Resident Agent in Charge)

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This Supervisory Criminal Investigator position is assigned to an ATF field division and is responsible for preventing, detecting, and investigating substantive and conspiracy violations of laws enforced by ATF. The incumbent supervises a group of criminal investigators at a field office. Groups are small to moderate in size, generally five to twelve investigators and at least three, and perform substantive criminal investigations that are greater than average in difficulty. The work involves detecting and investigating cases that may require gathering and piecing together complex evidence that is difficult to secure. Cases may result in precedent-setting court decisions, require substantial coordination with other agencies to trace leads and gather intelligence, involve illegal activities conducted under the cover of legal enterprises, or be especially sensitive because of the suspects and potential jurisdictional issues. The vacancy covers both Group Supervisor and Resident Agent in Charge positions across various ATF Field Divisions. Applicants must be current permanent ATF employees with competitive status or CTAP/RPL eligibility. At the GS-14 level, candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including investigative guidance, application of relevant laws and policies, leadership, oral and written communication, and collaboration and negotiation with other law enforcement agencies. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. New employees hired under the announcement must sign a mobility agreement and may be required to serve a probationary period.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or national.
Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31, 1959, unless an approved exemption applies.
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.
At the GS-14 level, must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13 by the closing date.
Specialized experience must include providing accurate guidance on procedures such as arrest and processing principles and handling evidence and dangerous material.
Specialized experience must include applying relevant laws, regulations, and policies to investigative resources and techniques.
Specialized experience must include providing leadership to workgroups, teams, or special projects.
Specialized experience must include oral and written communication, such as reports and briefings.
Specialized experience must include negotiating and collaborating with others, including state, local, or federal law enforcement agencies.
Must qualify based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
Must sign a mobility agreement if hired under this announcement.
May be required to serve a one-year probationary period; a one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers.
May be required to disclose financial information under DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

Responsibilities

Supervise criminal investigators engaged in substantive criminal investigation work at an ATF field office.
Prevent, detect, and investigate substantive and conspiracy violations of laws enforced by ATF.
Oversee investigations involving complex evidence, difficult-to-secure information, interagency coordination, intelligence gathering, undercover activity, sensitive suspects, or potential jurisdictional problems.