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Summary 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 Responsibilities This position is located under the Office of Enforcement Programs and Services, National Tracing Center Division, Firearms Tracing Branch in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Firearms Program Specialist in one of the following groups: Firearms Active Distribution, Research, Firearms Services or Comprehensive Tracing. The NTC provides 24-hour assistance to Federal, State, local and foreign law enforcement agencies and is an essential component to investigations involving the criminal misuse of firearms. Typical duties will include: GS-05 Developing knowledge of firearms and the firearms industry as well as the operation of equipment, the capabilities and limitations of the various data bases. Performing on-the-job training assignments which will provide a practical understanding of the functions/operations of the NTC. Analyzing basic computer-generated error reports on electronically generated traces; generating preliminary reports, e.g.,number of guns traced in a particular State, which dealers had the greatest number of traces, etc. Providing limited technical advice to the Firearms & Explosives Licensing Center (FELC) in Martinsburg, WV., e.g. identifying problem dealers, bogus Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) and performing basic traces from manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers. GS-07 Researching and evaluating firearm data from trace requests, manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers. Providing technical advice and assistance to the Firearms & Explosives Licensing Center in Martinsburg. Producing and analyzing trace reports on imports firearms to discern sufficient information to complete traces on guns. Analyzing data from various computer-generated reports. GS-09 Performing research and evaluating firearms data from trace requests, property reports, field investigations and inspection reports, requests filed electronically via various databases and Federal, State, local and foreign law enforcement agencies to determine the validity of firearms information, age of weapon, completeness of firearm's description, etc. Providing technical advice and assistance to the Firearms & Explosives Licensing Center in Martinsburg, WV., e.g., identifying problem dealers, bogus FFLs, etc. and to the ATF Labor; and type (both character and numeric) serial numbers, etc. Researching trace requests from manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers to first individual purchasers via an automated workflow system. Ensuring that trace is not initiated on duplicate trace, suspect gun, Federal Firearms' Licensees (FFL) theft, Interstate theft, Multiple Sale, or a dealer under investigation. Analyzing data from computer generated reports against the OBRIS data base to determine if firearms disposition is located in the Out of Business Records Section prior to contacting first disposition. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses. 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. This is a non-bargaining unit position. 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: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov Must sign a mobility agreement as condition of employment Qualifications To qualify for 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 include: Compiling data from computer generated reports; AND Communicating, both orally and in writing. OR Completion of a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree OR A combination of general experience as stated above and education. This will be calculated using your résumé and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. To qualify for GS-07 candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-05. Specialized experience includes: Applying knowledge of firearms, firearms manufacturer dealers, importers, related weapons and information in order to perform trace requests; AND Applying fact-finding and investigative techniques to gather evidence, analyze information, conduct interviews, and research data; AND Using databases to complete traces, identify trends, search for patterns and generate reports; AND Providing technical advice in order to analyze basic firearms tracing problems and respond to inquiries. OR Completion of 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement. OR A combination of graduate education and experience. This will be calculated using your résumé and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. To qualify for GS-09 candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07. Specialized experience includes: Carrying out recurring assignments independently that are covered by established procedures; AND Assisting on deviations, problems and unfamiliar situations that may arise; AND Reviewing technical accuracy adherence to standard procedures and compliance with any special situation; AND Analyzing data and trace reports. 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. 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/ Education 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. See www.ed.gov for a list of schools. Additional Information Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations 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 eeointakemailbox@atf.gov. Please see DOJ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy. DIVERSITY Statement: "As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service." 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 reasonableaccommodations@atf.gov. 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.