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
To qualify for GS-15 candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14. This is a non-bargaining unit position. 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 includes: Developing and promoting a legislative liaison program; AND Responding to congressional inquiries; AND Developing policies and programs for top level officials. Your resume must support your responses to the online 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.
This position is located under the Office of Public and Governmental Affairs, Legislative Affairs Division in Washington, DC. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Chief of the Legislative Affairs Division, Office of Public and Governmental Affairs (PGA) for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives(ATF) and is responsible for developing, implementing, and directing the legislative affairs program, ensuring harmonious relationships with officials from the Department of Justice, Members of Congress, their staffs, and those committees that oversee the work and resources of the Bureau. Ensures the ATF executive staff is informed of legislation of interest to the Bureau, and is actively involved with Congressional hearings, briefings, and activities. The major duties of the Chief Legislative Affairs Division include, but are not limited to, the following: Ensures that congressional inquiries are responded to timely and accurately while always keeping their sights on the frequent sensitivities surrounding these and the associated requirements that may come from the Department. Advises Bureau executives on a legislative strategy to accomplish Bureau goals and objectives and develops and promotes a legislative liaison program to accomplish those goals. Develops and implements nationwide legislative affairs strategies, activities, policies and programs and representing the Bureau in meetings and discussions with members of Congress, their staff and top level officials from the Department of Justice and ATF. Stays abreast of newly proposed or enacted legislation affecting Bureau programs and serves as technical advisor to the AD and DAD, PGA and the Bureau's Director and Deputy Director, providing authoritative analysis regarding new or revised legislation and initiatives having national or international implications. Develops and maintain effective working relationships with other top Department and Bureau officials and keeps abreast of problems of a politically sensitive nature, areas of special or urgent Congressional interest, and any developments or problems relating to Bureau programs and budgetary needs.