Firearms and Explosives Program Specialist

To qualify for a GS-05, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-04. 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: Compiling data from computer generated reports; AND Communicating, both orally and in writing. OR Completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree. OR Have a combination of education and experience as described above, that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. To qualify for a GS-07, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-05. Specialized experience is: Using databases to complete reviews and searches of data and/or reports; AND Applying knowledge of firearms, explosives, and ammunition in order to process requests; AND Communicating with others orally and in writing. OR Completed (1) one full year of progressively higher-level graduate education; or (2) a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement (SAA.). S.A.A. is based on class standing–upper third of the graduating class, grade-point average–3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale or election to membership in a national scholastic honor society. OR Have a combination of specialized experience (less than 1 year) and graduate education (less than 1 year) as described above, that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. To qualify for a GS-09, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07. Specialized experience is: Carrying out recurring assignments independently that are covered by established procedures; AND Utilizing multiple databases and/or computer systems; AND Applying knowledge of firearms, explosives, and ammunition in order to process requests; AND Communicating with others orally and in writing. OR Have a master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D., if related. OR Have a combination of specialized experience (less than 1 year) and graduate education (beyond 1 year), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement (NOTE: only graduate education in excess of one year (generally 18 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. To qualify for a GS-11, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-09. Specialized experience is: Reviews, approves and/or denies applications and supporting documents; AND Utilizes multiple databases and/or computer systems; AND Provides technical advice on policies relating to firearms and explosives; AND Communicates with others orally and in writing. OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree 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 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/
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