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To qualify for GS-14 candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13. 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: Applying knowledge of criminal investigations policy, procedures, and investigative techniques; AND Communicating orally and in writing (i.e. reports and briefings); AND Maintaining liaison and collaborative working relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement counterparts as well as other directorates. 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/
This position is located under the Office of Enforcement Programs and Services, Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the expert as the National Privately Made Firearms (PMF) Coordinator and represents ATF's program to external partners, Government representatives, multiple internal directorates as well as to assist with support functions for all current and future programs concerning PMF's. Works to have goals and objectives implemented for the assigned program as well as communicates and works in conjunction with Divisions outside EPS. Develops training plans and curriculums for PMF training for external training and division program personnel, including Division Trainers, Division Coordinators, and other personnel. Advises on policies and procedures and to instruct Branch personnel, contractors, as well as Field Division PMF Coordinators and Trainers. Prepares and provides justifications for equipment requests and the impact the equipment will have upon the law enforcement mission. Engages and advises in active investigations, seizures of evidence, and is a SME for PMF criminal investigations Bureau-wide. Develops, reviews, evaluates, and recommends presentation material relative to PMF investigations and trends.