Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Chief, Crime Gun Intelligence Branch)

Summary

Summary

The mission of the CGI Branch is to create and disseminate information and training that addresses the unique challenges law enforcement encounters in firearms-related investigations. ATF uses Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI) to disrupt the shooting cycle by identifying, investigating, and prosecuting shooters and their sources of crime guns.

Summary

The mission of the CGI Branch is to create and disseminate information and training that addresses the unique challenges law enforcement encounters in firearms-related investigations. ATF uses Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI) to disrupt the shooting cycle by identifying, investigating, and prosecuting shooters and their sources of crime guns.

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Duties

The major duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Chief, Crime Gun Intelligence Branch) position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing leadership and supervision to a team
• Evaluating programs or projects to analyze, evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations
• Communicating with all levels of management within ATF, senior officials of DOJ and other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Furnishes 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.
• Representing ATF in interagency meetings, conference, and ad hoc committees on branch issues and program initiatives with policy officials at the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

• Must be U.S. Citizen or National
• Selective 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.
• You must be a current permanent ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Supervisory Criminal Investigator 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

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

• Providing leadership and supervision to a team; AND
• Evaluating programs or projects to analyze, evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations; AND
• Communicating with all levels of management to include senior officials of any Federal, State, Local, and Private law enforcement agencies.

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.

See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

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

Additional selections may be made from this announcement

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

Notice to prospective employees of ethical obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division

DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP)

• 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; and
• Submit 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.

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.

Review our benefits

Eligibility 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.

Job Description

Summary

The mission of the CGI Branch is to create and disseminate information and training that addresses the unique challenges law enforcement encounters in firearms-related investigations. ATF uses Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI) to disrupt the shooting cycle by identifying, investigating, and prosecuting shooters and their sources of crime guns.

Summary

The mission of the CGI Branch is to create and disseminate information and training that addresses the unique challenges law enforcement encounters in firearms-related investigations. ATF uses Crime Gun Intelligence (CGI) to disrupt the shooting cycle by identifying, investigating, and prosecuting shooters and their sources of crime guns.

Help

Help

Duties

The major duties of the Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Chief, Crime Gun Intelligence Branch) position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing leadership and supervision to a team
• Evaluating programs or projects to analyze, evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations
• Communicating with all levels of management within ATF, senior officials of DOJ and other Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
• Furnishes 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.
• Representing ATF in interagency meetings, conference, and ad hoc committees on branch issues and program initiatives with policy officials at the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

• Must be U.S. Citizen or National
• Selective 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.
• You must be a current permanent ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
• 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Supervisory Criminal Investigator 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

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

• Providing leadership and supervision to a team; AND
• Evaluating programs or projects to analyze, evaluate and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of operations; AND
• Communicating with all levels of management to include senior officials of any Federal, State, Local, and Private law enforcement agencies.

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.

See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

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

Additional selections may be made from this announcement

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

Notice to prospective employees of ethical obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division

DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP)

• 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; and
• Submit 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.

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.

Review our benefits

Eligibility 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.