Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Branch Chief, Emerging Threats Center)

This position is located in the Office of Intelligence Operations (OIO), National Firearms Trafficking Center (NFTC). The Emerging Threats Center (ETC) conducts and coordinates multi-jurisdictional operations and provides investigative direction to disrupt and dismantle online criminal activity within the enforcement and regulatory jurisdiction of ATF. The ETC uses investigative and analytic techniques to identify domestic and international offenders and the associations among them.

The major duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator position include, but are not limited to, the following: Exercises full supervisory authority over branch personnel. Develops and implements branch policies, practices, and procedures. Responsible for assessing, developing, and evaluating program goals, needs, operations, and accomplishments. Conducts short- and long-range planning for overall branch goals and objectives in response to changes in funding levels, policy, or legislation pertaining to branch programs and projects. Functions as a management official and SME with technical/digital exploitation and investigative techniques. Plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees studies and surveys to evaluate branch programs and ensure efficiency and economy of operations. Submits recommendations and decisions that reflect effective analysis of laws and regulations, budgets, strategic plans, current year operating plans, staffing plans, work studies, and other pertinent material. Directs the development of appropriate measurement techniques and methodologies. Responsible for providing overall direction, personnel management, and askings for branch members. Advises the Deputy Division Chief on significant issues and matters pertaining to programs and projects, (e.g., impact of new technology, emerging threats, initiatives, etc.) Serves as an SME and provides branch guidance to support NFTC and ATF investigations by employing technical collection and analysis methodologies.

The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Must be U.S. Citizen or National Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. May be required to serve a one-year probationary period. You must be a current permanent ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement. Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process. This is a non-bargaining unit position.