Summary 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 Learn more about this agency Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 09/03/2024 to 09/20/2024 * Salary $139,395 - $181,216 per year * Pay scale & grade GS 14 * Help Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Washington, DC * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 14 * Job family (Series) * 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Top Secret * Drug test Yes * Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk * Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure Yes * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number 24-FO-IMP-12492627-SA * Control number 807503900 Help This job is open to * Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. * Internal to an agency Current federal employees of this agency. Clarification from the agency Applications will be accepted from internal employees only of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives serving under a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service. Applications will also be accepted from CTAP eligibles. Travel and relocation expenses are authorized and will be paid. Help Duties This position is located in the Office of Field Operations, Washington Field Division, located in Washington, District of Columbia. The division operations officer (DOO) is responsible for planning, directing, and monitoring the functions of the division office. The position has responsibility for directing a staff involved in the planning, management, and evaluation of activities in the division. The DOO serves as the principal liaison between HQ or field division personnel with either the Special Agent in Charge (SAC), Director of Industry Operations (DIO) or the Assistant Special Agent(s) in charge (ASACs), other components of ATF, and other Government agencies in matters relating to the division's operational activities and its administrative programs. Typical duties will include: * Develops and evaluates procedures or policies, determines the need for and formulates overall plans for special programs, and directs their implementation. * Prepares and submits reports and other factual information concerning the effectiveness of existing policies, programs, and procedures, and keeps the managers apprised of the results of projects, studies, and surveys conducted by the division office. * Reviews and evaluates the projects and comprehensive reports submitted by subordinate personnel. * Represents the division in developing formal and informal agreements with other law enforcement and regulatory agencies concerning joint operations, reporting procedures, sharing of resources, etc. * Plans, develops, and executes a program relating to division operational reviews. These reviews involve visits to each office by the incumbent and/or subordinate operations officers to determine whether operational procedures, organizational structure, etc., are in accordance with established policies. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: * Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test. * Time in Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. * May be required to serve a 1-year probationary period. * Required to sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. * Physical demands: must be able to lift up to 55 lbs. * May be required to submit a financial disclosure. Qualifications To qualify for a GS-14, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13. 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 is: * Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of division programs, developing and evaluating procedures or policies; and * Tracking and analyzing funds allocations, preparing budget reports for State and local overtime expenditures; and * Initiating, planning, and directing studies, surveys, operational reviews, and other projects; and * Preparing and submitting reports and other factual information for the effectiveness of existing policies, programs, and procedures. 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/ Additional information EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, you must contact the ATF EEO office within 45 calendar days of when the alleged harm occurred at 202-648-8760 or eeointakemailbox@atf.gov. Please see DOJ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy. DIVERSITY Statement: "As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service." 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. "Federal Regulations state no ATF employee, his/her spouse, or his/her minor child shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest, including compensated employment, stock, or proprietary interest in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries. You should be aware that you may be asked to relinquish any ownership of or interests in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries before a determination can be made whether access to ATF information, information technology systems, and/or facilities can be authorized." Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement. A one year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers. Read more * Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. The assessment questionnaire is designed to measure your ability in the following competencies: * Leadership * Planning and Evaluating * Technical Competence * Compliance To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12492627 * Benefits Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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. * Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies. * ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history: * Official position title; * Employer name and contact information; * Start and end dates (including month and year); * The number of hours worked per week (or indicate full-time). Permanent and Volunteered * Your Pay Plan/series/grade and step and a detailed list of duties & accomplishments Showing relative permanent and volunteer work experience, education, and training. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions. * SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): * Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee * An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade * Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade. * Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: * Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or * Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or * SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old. * Veterans' preference documentation (Member Copy 4 of DD-214, Revised October 2013 SF-15 https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and VA letter, if applicable. NOTE: The revised October 2013 SF-15 is the latest copy and all others are not usable. * CTAP/ICTAP documentation, if applicable. All required materials must be uploaded using the supporting documentation instructions described in the announcement. Prior to selection, the candidate may be required to provide an original copy of any supporting/validating documentation as well as other documentation to verify eligibility. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. * How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/20/2024 to be considered. The application process is as follows: * To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. * Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. * Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement is closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. Your applications will appear on the Welcome page. Navigate to the job application and click Track this application to view your application status. The link will take you to the hiring agency application system, which has the most up-to-date status of your application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here. Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g. SF-50, CTAP and performance rating) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Paper applications submitted without prior approval from the agency point of contact may be handled as incomplete. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If your contact information changes after the closing date of this vacancy announcement, update your profile information in MYUSAJOBS as well as contact the Human Resources Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement to ensure you can be contacted throughout the selection process. Agency contact information Sara Arizaga Phone 202-648-9089 Email sara.arizaga@atf.gov Address Office of Field Operation 99 New York, NE Washington, DC 20226 US Learn more about this agency Next steps After the vacancy closes, the Human Resources Office will use the application package to automatically rate, rank and certify candidates. You can check the status of your application anytime by accessing the USAJOBS online application system at http://www.usajobs.gov. You will need to provide your USAJOBS User ID and Password to access the Track your Online Job Application feature. You may also click on the link provided to access additional information on USAJobs System. All applicants will be notified at four (4) stages in the hiring process. * Upon receipt of your application * After your qualifications have been assessed * Whether or not you've been referred to the Selecting official * Whether or not you've been selected for the position. This position will require an interview before the Merit Promotion Board (MPB). If you are contacted for an interview you will be provided specific instructions on that process. * Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Help Required Documents * ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history: * Official position title; * Employer name and contact information; * Start and end dates (including month and year); * The number of hours worked per week (or indicate full-time). Permanent and Volunteered * Your Pay Plan/series/grade and step and a detailed list of duties & accomplishments Showing relative permanent and volunteer work experience, education, and training. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must support your answers to the completed online assessment questions. * SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable for Time in Grade and/or Eligibility): * Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee * An SF-50 showing your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade * Award 50's do not provide sufficient information and will not be accepted for the purpose of verifying time-in-grade. * Examples of appropriate SF-50's include: * Within grade increases at the highest grade held; or * Promotions with an effective date more than one year old; or * SF-50's at the highest grade held with an effective date more than one year old. * Veterans' preference documentation (Member Copy 4 of DD-214, Revised October 2013 SF-15 https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf15.pdf and VA letter, if applicable. NOTE: The revised October 2013 SF-15 is the latest copy and all others are not usable. * CTAP/ICTAP documentation, if applicable. All required materials must be uploaded using the supporting documentation instructions described in the announcement. Prior to selection, the candidate may be required to provide an original copy of any supporting/validating documentation as well as other documentation to verify eligibility. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Help How to Apply Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section. You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/20/2024 to be considered. The application process is as follows: * To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. * Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. * Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement is closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. Your applications will appear on the Welcome page. Navigate to the job application and click Track this application to view your application status. The link will take you to the hiring agency application system, which has the most up-to-date status of your application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here. Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g. SF-50, CTAP and performance rating) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Paper applications submitted without prior approval from the agency point of contact may be handled as incomplete. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If your contact information changes after the closing date of this vacancy announcement, update your profile information in MYUSAJOBS as well as contact the Human Resources Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement to ensure you can be contacted throughout the selection process. Read more Agency contact information Sara Arizaga Phone 202-648-9089 Email sara.arizaga@atf.gov Address Office of Field Operation 99 New York, NE Washington, DC 20226 US Learn more about this agency Next steps After the vacancy closes, the Human Resources Office will use the application package to automatically rate, rank and certify candidates. You can check the status of your application anytime by accessing the USAJOBS online application system at http://www.usajobs.gov. You will need to provide your USAJOBS User ID and Password to access the Track your Online Job Application feature. You may also click on the link provided to access additional information on USAJobs System. All applicants will be notified at four (4) stages in the hiring process. * Upon receipt of your application * After your qualifications have been assessed * Whether or not you've been referred to the Selecting official * Whether or not you've been selected for the position. This position will require an interview before the Merit Promotion Board (MPB). If you are contacted for an interview you will be provided specific instructions on that process. Read more Fair & Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance. * Criminal history inquiries * Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy * Financial suitability * New employee probationary period * Privacy Act * Reasonable accommodation policy * Selective Service * Signature and false statements * Social security number request Print Share * Email * Facebook * LinkedIn * Twitter Help Overview * Accepting applications * Open & closing dates 09/03/2024 to 09/20/2024 * Salary $139,395 - $181,216 per year * Pay scale & grade GS 14 * Location 1 vacancy in the following location: * Washington, DC * Remote job No * Telework eligible No * Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. * Appointment type Permanent * Work schedule Full-time * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 14 * Job family (Series) * 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance Top Secret * Drug test Yes * Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk * Trust determination process * Suitability/Fitness * Financial disclosure Yes * Bargaining unit status No * Announcement number 24-FO-IMP-12492627-SA * Control number 807503900 This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/807503900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.