Criminal Investigator (Program Manager)

Located in the Office of Intelligence Operations (OIO), International Law Enforcement Academy (ILEA) Small Arms Trafficking Program. The position has two principal purposes: 1) Manage specific law enforcement programs and/or conduct special long-range and/or large-scale projects encompassing the overall mission or program of the organization to which assigned. The major duties of the Criminal Investigator (Program Manager) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as an expert authority on broad law enforcement issues falling within ATF's jurisdiction. Projects involve studies of processes, problems, and initiatives which concern major law enforcement programs of the Bureau and associated activities in other Federal, state, local, and international law enforcement agencies and organizations. Provides professional leadership and guidance in extending, improving, and monitoring existing programs and devising, developing, and implementing innovative changes and long-term improvements. Functions as policy developer and manager for a critical Bureau law enforcement program, function, or operation. Reviews, evaluates, and recommends improvements to major law enforcement program and mission areas. 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 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: Creates and manage policies and/or guidance; AND Provides leadership to others such as workgroups, teams or special projects; AND Communicates orally and in writing (i.e. reports and briefings). 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 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. 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.