<b>Summary</b><br><br>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<br><br><b>Duties</b><br><br>Help<br><br>This is a Direct-Hire advertisement. Veterans' preference is not applicable to this advertisement. Learn more about this authority at: Direct Hire Authority<br><br>This position is located under the Office of Science and Technology, Forensic Science Division, Laboratory Services Branch, Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Lab in Wichita, Kansas.<br><br>The incumbent is responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of a Section and for supervising a staff of scientific and technical professionals. Typical work assignments include:<br><br><ul><li>Establishes general work goals, makes special work assignments, and reviews work completed by employees.</li><li>Leads, manages, and directs the goals and objectives of supervised staff members.</li><li>Provides good communications to establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff and with management within and outside the Bureau.</li><li>Functions as the first level supervisor for employees and provides scientific, technical, and administrative oversight.</li><li>Ensures the Section follows the quality assurance procedures for DNA analysis in the ATF Laboratory system in accordance with accepted laboratory and national standards.</li></ul><br><br><b>Requirements</b><br><br>Help<br><br><b>Conditions of employment</b><br><br>The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.<br><br><strong>MOBILITY PLAN</strong>: 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.<strong>This is a non-bargaining unit position.</strong><br><br><strong>Key Requirements:</strong><br><br><ol><li>Must be U.S. Citizen or National</li><li>May be required to serve a one year probationary period.</li><li>Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.</li><li>Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.</li></ol><br><br><b>Qualifications</b><br><br><strong>Basic Requirements</strong><br><br><ol><li><strong>Degree:</strong> biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.<br><br>OR</li><li><strong>Combination of education and experience:</strong> Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.</li></ol><br><br><strong>Specialized experience</strong> 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. <strong>Specialized experience includes:</strong><br><br><ul><li>Providing leadership or leading a team; AND</li><li>Conducting complex examinations on a variety of evidence types to identify the presence of biological material for forensic DNA analysis; AND</li><li>Communicating orally and in writing to clearly and concisely convey the results and concepts of forensic DNA analysis.</li></ul><br><br><b>Education</b><br><br>All academic degrees and course work must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria see www.ed.gov.<br><br><b>Additional information</b><br><br><strong>Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. </strong>Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations<br><br><strong>Selective Service: </strong>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.<br><br><strong>EEO Statement: </strong>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.<br><br><strong>Reasonable Accommodation Statement: </strong>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.<br><br><strong>"</strong>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.<strong>"</strong><br><br><strong>Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.<br><br>A one year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers.</strong><br><br>Expand Hide additional information<br><br>Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.<br><br><b>Benefits</b><br><br>Help<br><br>Review our benefits