Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Assistant Special Agent in Charge)

Full Job Description

This position serves as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of a Field Division over several subordinate field offices and/or groups.

The incumbent functions as a key management official within the field division and is responsible for assisting and advising the Division Director/Special Agent in Charge in the overall management and coordination of the enforcement programs and operations of the division.

To qualify for the Supervisory Criminal Investigator position at the GS-15 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) by the closing date of this announcement.

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 must include all of: Applying ATF law enforcement investigative techniques in order to direct a major field component of the Bureau; AND Executing and coordinating criminal enforcement programs to make operational decisions regarding investigations of a criminal nature.

Please do not cut and paste the position description or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Your resume and experience must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume. Major Duties:

The major duties of the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Through several subordinate Resident Agents in Charge and/or Group Supervisors, manages and directs a large staff of criminal investigators and clerical support, overseeing their work for effectiveness in conducting division law enforcement operations and activities.

Performs a full range of supervisory functions including: making decisions on work problems presented by subordinate RACs/Group Supervisors; collaborating with division managers and supervisors to coordinate work-related changes; advising the SAC and other Bureau management officials on problems impacting ATF's overall enforcement mission; etc.

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the field offices/groups supervised by maintaining close control of the progress of sensitive and important investigations, detecting trends, prioritizing work and setting deadlines, etc.

Keeps abreast of regulations, rulings, various court decisions, directives and Headquarters and field division policies relative to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and personnel matters.

Interprets such information when necessary for the field supervisors and keeps them informed of new and significant developments. As directed, acts for the SAC in his/her absence.

Oversees an aggressive safety program which will encompass training or monitoring subordinates in safe practices; accident and fire prevention; encourages good safety attitudes; identifying potential hazards; and ensures the prompt reporting of accidents, injuries and illnesses.