Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Chief, Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division)

Serving as the Chief Firearm and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD), Office Enforcement Programs and Services Directorate (EPS), reporting directly to the Deputy Assistant Director, National Services Center (NSC), Martinsburg, WV. As the primary advisor to the Assistant Director, and the Deputy Assistant Director on matters pertaining to the enforcement of firearms statutes and coordinates with high level management officials in other directorates and in the Department of the Justice (DOJ)

The major duties of the Chief, Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division position include, but are not limited to, the following: Plans and manages division programs as they pertain to the firearms statutes within the jurisdiction of the Bureau. Serves as the lead coordinator between EPS and ATF Field Operations (FO) and is responsible for identifying, sourcing, and assigning personnel and technical resources required for ATF criminal investigations related to alleged or suspected criminal violations of Federal laws. Serves as the subject matter expert with directing the Field Response Program and is required to directly engage in the planning and execution for the efficient delivery and coordination of FATD resources within the respective ATF Field Divisions. Responsible for projecting future resource and funding requirements including travel and training related to criminal enforcement and investigative operations requiring Division technical expertise.

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 31, 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. Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test. 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.