ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit www.atf.gov
To qualify for GS-15 candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14. 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 include: Consulting and advising external law enforcement agencies on major ATF policy and program planning initiatives; AND Applying ATF law enforcement investigative techniques; AND Educating and training field divisions on ATF programs. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and (for scored examining) score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/
This position is located under the Office of the Director in Washington, District of Columbia. Monitors and assesses changes or potential changes in law enforcement policies and initiatives affecting both ATF and DOJ as a whole through continuing contact with senior representatives of law enforcement agencies. Conducts ongoing assessments of trends related to ATF programs and mission and performs special assignments for the Assistant Director (Field Operations) and the Director/Deputy Director. Serves as a liaison between local, tribal, State, and other Federal agencies on issues that require coordination between ATF and the Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information's International Affairs Division country attaches for offices outside the United States. Conducts short- and long-range planning for overall goals and objectives in response to changes in funding levels, policy, or legislation pertaining to programs and projects.