Special Agent in Charge, Special Operations Division
What you'd do
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
Major duties
The position of Special Agent in Charge (SAC) manages a major field division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and exercises executive responsibility for the primary enforcement of Federal alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson laws and regulations. This position is located in: Washington, D.C. Directs and manages national and congressionally mandated programs and activities that support ATF's firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco enforcement mission. Serves as the primary advisor to the Assistant Director (AD)(FO) and the Deputy Assistant Directors (DAD)(FO) on all matters pertaining to technical surveillance, polygraph examinations, investigative examinations, investigative-type enhancements, airborne operations, forensic hypnosis, agent cashier and emergency funds, firearms training, and special response team policy and programs. Manage the program development, operation, and training/readiness for all ATF's highest risk tactical and undercover operations, critical incident management, and emergency response functions.
What you need to qualify
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the the Executive Core Qualifications(ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application should not to exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided) **Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position. We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Special Agent in Charge. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess. ECQ1- Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Involves demonstrating knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ2- Driving Efficiency: Involves demonstrating the ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ3- Merit and Competence: Involves demonstrating knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ4- Leading People: Involves demonstrating the ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ5- Achieving Results: Involves demonstrating the ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application. MTQ1: Knowledge of federal laws, regulations and policies governing law enforcement operations in order to plan, implement and evaluate comprehensive enforcement programs, with particular emphasis on investigative techniques involving undercover operations, technical surveillance, polygraph examinations, and investigative-type enhancements related to the enforcement of federal laws. MTQ2: Demonstrate experience in developing, planning, and carrying out high risk, tactical operations, and critical incident management through the use of the Special Response Team, Tactical Medics, Negotiators and the Critical Incident Management Response and Support Teams. MTQ3: Demonstrate experience in forming and maintaining effective partnerships with counterparts in other federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to effectively coordinate efforts as the Nation's lead for Emergency Support Function-13 - Public Safety and Security. (For example, developing and implementing the multi-agency federal law enforcement responses to assist other law enforcement entities overwhelmed by a terrorist and/or natural or manmade disaster). MTQ4: Broad management experience in planning, developing, administering, and directing an organization, including overall responsibility for short and long range program planning, allocation of human and material resources, development of operational guidelines and policies, implementation of technology solutions, and creation of new methods and procedures to solve complex management problems.
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