Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Chief, Digital Forensics Branch)

The location is ATF Headquarters with the Branch housed in Sterling, Virginia. The Digital Forensics Branch provides complex digital device forensics support and guidance to field agents relative to computer imaging and examinations, mobile device extractions and examinations, digital storage media, digital video recorders as well as computer software and hardware relating to law enforcement investigations.

The major duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator position include, but are not limited to, the following: Conducts criminal investigations, regulate the firearms and explosives industries, and assist other law enforcement agencies Provides complex digital device forensics support and guidance to field agents relative to computer imaging and examinations, mobile device extractions and examinations, digital storage media, digital video recorders Oversees technical training for ATF digital forensic examiners, digital media collection specialists, and special agents. Incumbent is involved in the property accountability of computer forensics equipment. Knowledgeable in digital forensics and is responsible for the oversight of the branch.

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.