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-NCETR, Canine Academy Branch located in Front Royal, Virginia.

The Incumbent manages the NCETR- Canine Academy Branch 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.

**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 for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service."

"Federal Regulations state no ATF employee, his/her spouse, or his/her minor child shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest, including compensated employment, stock, or proprietary interest in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries. You should be aware that you may be asked to relinquish any ownership of or interests in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries before a determination can be made whether access to ATF information, information technology systems, and/or facilities can be authorized."

Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.

A one year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers.

**Benefits**:
How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet th