Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Division Chief)

SummaryThe slectee serves as the Division or Branch Chief in the Office of Intelligence Operations, International Affairs Division in Washington, DC. This position manages a specific Branch or Division responsible for law enforcement programs, functions, or operations encompassing the overall law enforcement mission of the organization to which assigned.Duties Help The major duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Division Chief) position include, but are not limited to, the following:Exercises full supervisory responsibilities and authority over Division or Branch personnel.Develops and implements Division or Branch policies, practices, and procedures.Plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees studies and surveys to evaluate Division or Branch programs and ensure efficiency and economy of operations.Advise the Assistant Director and/or Deputy Assistant Director(s) on significant issues or matters pertaining to Division programs and projects, e.g., the impact of new technology, new initiatives, etc.Direct the coordination of projects and programs with management officials in other divisions within the Directorate, with management officials in other directorates at Bureau Headquarters, and with officials from the Department of Justice or other Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies.Requirements Help Conditions of employmentThe requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.Key RequirementsMust be U.S. Citizen or NationalSelective 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.Requires proficiency with a firearm per ATF's Standard.You must be a current permanent Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 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.QualificationsTo qualify for this position at the GS-15 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 by the closing date of this announcement.Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.Specialized Experience Must Include All OfProviding leadership to others such as work groups, teams or special projects; ANDAnalyzing and evaluating law enforcement programs to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Division or Branch operations; ANDAdvising and providing recommendations to management on projects and policies issues that affects the Division or Branch; ANDNegotiating and collaborating with others (i.e. interacting with other law enforcement agency (state, local or federal).Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.Additional informationAdditional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement.A one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical ObligationsCareer Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; andSubmit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.Reasonable Accommodation:ATF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the job application and hiring process, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please notify the human resources specialist listed on the vacancy announcement, or contact the ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648-8760 or send an email to reasonableaccommodations@atf.gov. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis.Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.