Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Branch Chief)

To qualify for the Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Branch Chief) position at the GS-14 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) 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 of: Leading and providing accurate information and guidance regarding investigative procedures (i.e., arrest and processing, arrest principles, handling of dangerous evidence); AND Conducting surveys, studies, and analyses to identify problems and provide solutions to highly complex and sensitive issues; AND Interpreting and applying ATF's statutory responsibilities and related information of Federal, State, and local jurisdictions, as well as regulated firearms and explosives industries; AND Preparing reports of progress, findings, recommendations, and impacts of task force groups.

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

The major duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Branch Chief) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Develops and implements branch policies, practices, and procedures. Advises the deputy division chief and/or division chief on significant issues and matters pertaining to branch programs and projects. Responsible for assessing, developing, and evaluating program goals, needs, operations, and accomplishments.

Conducts short- and long-range planning for overall branch goals and objectives in response to changes in funding levels, policy, or legislation pertaining to branch programs and projects. Coordinates projects/programs with management officials in other branches and divisions within the directorate, with management officials in other directorates at ATF Headquarters, and with officials from the DOJ or other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.