Supervisory Industry Operations Investigator (Divison Operations Officer)
- Full Time, onsite
- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
- Seattle, United States of America
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
Key Requirements:- Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
- Requires proficiency with a firearm per ATF's Standard.
- May be required to serve a 1-year probationary period.
Qualifications
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.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
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:
- Initiating, planning, and directing studies, surveys, operational reviews, or other projects to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the division; AND
- Developing and evaluating procedures or policies, determine the need for and formulate overall plans for special programs and direct their implementation, and oversee overall administrative matters affecting the division's operations and personnel; AND
- Providing law enforcement expertise to high level division and Headquarters officials and managers; advising on policy, resource, and standard operating practice standpoints on long- and short-range resources and operating plans; AND
- Providing leadership to others such as work groups, teams or special projects; AND
- Reviewing and evaluating the projects and comprehensive reports submitted by subordinate personnel. Recommend actions to be taken
Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
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:
Additional information
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born 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. See www.sss.gov.
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 . Please see DOJ .
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: 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 . 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.
- Benefits
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. .
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.
Conditions of Employment
Qualifications
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.
This is a non-bargaining unit position.
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:
- Initiating, planning, and directing studies, surveys, operational reviews, or other projects to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the division; AND
- Developing and evaluating procedures or policies, determine the need for and formulate overall plans for special programs and direct their implementation, and oversee overall administrative matters affecting the division's operations and personnel; AND
- Providing law enforcement expertise to high level division and Headquarters officials and managers; advising on policy, resource, and standard operating practice standpoints on long- and short-range resources and operating plans; AND
- Providing leadership to others such as work groups, teams or special projects; AND
- Reviewing and evaluating the projects and comprehensive reports submitted by subordinate personnel. Recommend actions to be taken
Please do not cut and paste the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.
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:
Additional information
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born 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. See www.sss.gov.
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 . Please see DOJ .
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: 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 . 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.