Supervisory Criminal Investigator

Summary

This job is open to
Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from internal employees only of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives serving under a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service Applications will also be accepted from CTAP eligibles. Travel and relocation expenses may be authorized and will be paid.

Duties

This position is located under the Office of Field Operations, Special Operations Division, Technical Operations Branch located in Sterling, Virginia.

The Incumbent serves as a branch chief in a Headquarters Branch of the Bureau, responsible for criminal investigations, law enforcement programs, functions, or operations encompassing the overall law enforcement mission of the organization to which assigned. Provides investigative expertise and oversight for criminal investigations and organizational performance relating to law enforcement programs.

**Some Duties of the Position Include**:

- Submitting recommendations and decisions that reflect effective analysis of budgets, strategic plans, staffing plans, work studies, and other pertinent material.
- Advising the deputy division chief and/or division chief on significant issues and matters.
- Developing and implementing branch policies, practices, and procedures.
- Submitting recommendations and decisions that reflect effective analysis of laws and regulations.
- Planning, directing, coordinating, and overseeing studies and surveys to evaluate branch programs and ensure efficiency and economy of operations.
- Conducting short
- and long-range planning for overall branch goals and objectives in response to changes in legislation pertaining to branch programs and projects.
- Furnishing technical information and advice to field division chiefs, and/or special agents in charge in order to provide direction and uniformity in branch programs/projects.
- Coordinating projects/programs with management officials in other branches and divisions, and at ATF Headquarters, DOJ, or other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
- Representing ATF in interagency meetings and conferences.

Must be available for frequent travel throughout the United States and its territories, as well as some international travel, during the course of assignments.

**Requirements**:
Conditions of Employment

The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

**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.

**Key Requirements**:
Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy.
Requires proficiency with a firearm per ATF's Standard.
May be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.

**Qualifications**:
This is a non-bargaining unit position.

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. Examples of specialized experience include:
Providing accurate information and guidance regarding procedures (i.e. arrest and processing; arrest principles);
Handling of evidence and dangerous material;
Providing leadership to others such as workgroups, teams or special projects;
Communicating orally and in writing (i.e. reports and briefings); and
Negotiating and collaborating with others (i.e. interacting with other law enforcement agency (state, local or federal)

Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Education

Some 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 information

**DIVERSITY Statement**: "As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice fo