Description:
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
Requirements:
To qualify for GS-14, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13.
Experience must be in the normal line of progression of the Explosives Enforcement Officer position under 6c law enforcement coverage and demonstrate proficiency in the use of firearms.
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:
Conducts examinations and analysis of evidence related to explosives and incendiary devices, explosive weapons and ordinance, and application of findings to laws and regulations; and Testifies as an expert witness and provides opinions during court proceeding related to device determinations; and Maintains proficiency in explosives, render-safe procedures and post-blast investigations, as well as technical scientific advancements to provide up-to date information to develop, manage, and direct appropriate policy, program related studies, in task forces, ad working groups; and Conducts assessments, surveys, studies, and analyses, identifies problems; and justify, develop, and evaluate solutions to highly complex and sensitive issues; and Interprets and applies ATF's statutory responsibilities and related information of other Federal, State, and local jurisdictions; the regulated industries; and ATF's organization, missions, regulations, and policies; and Prepares and defends policy papers, makes presentations to management and professional groups, and coordination with liaison to representatives from other enforcement agencies and organizations. 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 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/