Criminal Investigator (Program Manager)

Summary

This Criminal Investigator serves as a Program Manager in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), National Cener for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR), Fire Investigation and Arson Enforcement Division, Fire Programs and Training Branch. The Program Manager serves as an advisor to top level Bureau management such as the Assistant Director (Field Operations), Division Chiefs, field Special Agents in Charge (SAC's) on policy/technical matters.

Duties

The major duties of the Criminal Investigator (Program Manager) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Serves as an advisor to top level Bureau management such as the Assistant Director (Field Operations), Division Chiefs, field Special Agents in Charge (SAC's), on all policy issues and technical matters within his/her area of responsibility. Performs complex, in-depth studies and/or directs and coordinates task forces or working groups on significant law enforcement issues which impact on functions and programs of national significance. Provides technical assistance to Bureau managers and supervisors on major national investigations involving violations of Federal laws under ATF jurisdiction. Provides leadership and guidance to Headquarters and field managers on the impact and implementation of new developments, trends, technology, and other matters affecting the assigned functional area, project, or program. Prepares and presents briefings and papers to members of Congress and their staffs; Department and Bureau management officials; law enforcement representatives of various federal, state, and local agencies; other law enforcement-related organizations; and the public.

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 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: Advising top level Bureau management on all policy issues and technical matters within area of responsibility; AND Performing complex, in-depth studies and/or directs and coordinates task forces or working groups on significant law enforcement issues which impact on functions and programs of national significance; AND Providing technical assistance to Bureau managers and supervisors on major national investigations involving violations of Federal laws under ATF jurisdiction. *CFI experience is preferred but not required. 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.

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.