Supervisory Special Agent (Special Agent in Charge)

Special Agent In Charge

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.

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 : Newark Field Division, Woodland Park, NJ.

Plans, directs, implements and evaluates comprehensive law enforcement and regulatory programs in the field division. Incumbent assesses the effectiveness of criminal and regulatory programs and policies in meeting ATF goals. Manages all administrative and program matters, including budget formulation, allocation of human and material resources, implementation of technological solutions, timely and accurate submission of reports, and related matters. The incumbent serves as ATF's representative to other Federal, state, and local law enforcement organizations, industry groups, congressional staffs, political and community groups, the media, and the public. He or she coordinates agency requirements and operations with other field special agents in charge and officials at headquarters.

Conditions of Employment

1. You must be a United States Citizen or National. 2. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service. 3. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. 4. You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position. 5. You may also be subject to post-employment conflict of interest restrictions under 18 USC 207 (c). 6. You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed. 7. You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed. 8. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. 9. You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered.

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.

Qualifications

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.

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.