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Position Title: Industry Operations Specialist (Firearms)
Agency: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Announcement Number: 23-EPS-IMP-11881501-SA Opens in new window
Open Period: Friday, April 14, 2023 to Thursday, April 27, 2023

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Eligibilities

1. Do you currently work at the ATF? If so, you may be eligible to apply to this vacancy announcement.

To be eligible, you must:

Be a current permanent ATF employee on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service. If you are unsure of your eligibility, access eOPF or HR Connect and open your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50): Block 24 -Tenure must be "1 - Permanent" or "2 - Conditional" AND Block 34 - Position Occupied must be "1 -Competitive Service." If you are still unsure of your eligibility, contact the individual listed in the vacancy announcement for assistance.
Submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) with your application package before the announcement closes. You can obtain a copy from eOPF or HR Connect.
Select "Yes" to this eligibility question.

Based on the above, are you eligible to apply as an ATF Employee? If you work at ATF, select "Yes", submit the required documentation, and we will make the determination for you.

A. Yes

B. No

2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:

you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.

A. Yes

B. No

Assessment 1

Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Justice (DOJ). Your response to this assessment questionnaire, in conjunction with other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in making screening decisions. This is a DOJ job application system. Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this application. Incomplete/incorrect responses may result in you not receiving appropriate consideration.

1. You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade in the federal service that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.

A. 1. I have one full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the next lower grade level as described in the vacancy announcement under specialized experience requirements.

B. 2. I do not have one full year of specialized experience equivalent in responsibility and scope to the next lower grade level as described under the vacancy announcement under specialized experience requirements.

2. Which of the following reflects your highest level of experience researching and analyzing investigative information and industry trends?

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had education or training in performing this task, but have not yet performed it on the job

C. I have performed this task on the job, with close supervision from supervisor or senior investigator.

D. I have routinely and independently performed this task as a regular part of the job, and usually without review by supervisor or senior investigator.

E. I am highly skilled at performing this task on the job. I have trained others in this activity and or others have consulted me as an expert for assistance.

3. Please select from the list below the reasons for which you conducted research and analysis (Check all that apply):

A. To prepare for assignments

B. To ascertain trends in the regulated industries

C. To recommend industry members for investigation inspection

D. To identify investigative needs or equipment

E. To recommend changes or additions to investigative programs, policy and or procedures

F. None of the above

4. Indicate your experience gathering and evaluating information and data.

A. I have applied analytical and evaluating methods, theories, and techniques to provide recommendations on technical issues (e.g., conducting studies; researching and analyzing official documents; compiling and charting statistical data; gathering, summarizing and analyzing information for incorporation into final reports; carrying out specified portions or segments of specific projects).

B. I have tracked and monitored completion of office assignments and prepared reports that evaluate results and document any trends.

C. I have obtained accurate and sufficient information on congressional, industry or public inquiries and recommended responses based on evaluation of the information.

D. I have conducted analysis, reviews, and studies of operational and administrative programs and processes in order to provide recommended solutions and improvements for the efficiency of the office.

E. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

5. Choose a response that best describes your highest level of experience relating to your knowledge of policies and procedures pertaining to laws and regulations.

A. I have not had education, training or experience in performing this task.

B. I have had experience researching internal handbooks, manuals, and other easily accessible guidance to provide general information on the organization's program requirements to co-workers and the general public.

C. I have researched complex Federal rules and regulations in order to provide authoritative guidance and respond to inquiries on Federal program requirements. Experience includes responding to technical inquiries from employers, congressional offices, the general public, advocacy and minority groups, etc.

D. I have had experience researching and analyzing Federal regulations, policies, and program requirements in order to provide authoritative guidance, generate reports, prepare position papers and other written materials.

6. Choose all the statements that describe your experience supporting, managing, directing or administrating a firearms/explosives programs. (Check all that apply)

A. I have issued technically authoritative interpretations and decisions regarding laws, regulations and policies relating to firearms/explosives programs.

B. I have researched, developed and recommended policies, strategies and goals for firearms/explosives related programs.

C. I have assisted in setting short-range objectives for the accomplishment of firearms/explosives program work.

D. I have set or recommended long-range plans for firearms/explosives programs considering the possible changes in Agency direction and new and/or emerging laws.

E. I have developed, approved or reviewed firearms/explosives program procedures and practices.

F. I have reviewed firearms/explosives program(s) and provided expert advice to a variety of senior officials.

G. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

7. Which of the following best describes your knowledge of ATF's mission, strategic plans, programs, and operations?

A. I have no knowledge of ATF's mission, strategic plans, programs, and operations.

B. I have knowledge of ATF's mission, strategic plans, programs, and operations, but not through direct work experience.

C. I have been exposed to ATF's mission, strategic plans, programs, and operations through my work experience as an ATF employee.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

8. Have you independently and successfully developed program eligibility guidelines and/or policies and procedures relating to the administration of programs (e.g., developing guidance on management evaluation techniques and developing manuals and directives covering the administrative aspects of field operations)?

A. Yes

B. No

9. Choose all the statements that best describe your communication/briefing skills that you use as a regular part of your job to support agency goals and the agency leadership. (Check all that apply)

A. I regularly communicate organizational strategies, goals, objectives, and priorities in oral presentations.

B. I explain or justify decisions, conclusions, findings or recommendations.

C. I brief individuals outside the organization on agency goals and objectives.

D. I defend agency positions with individuals outside of the agency.

E. I demonstrate ability to foster cooperation and consensus among groups in fostering agency goals.

F. I demonstrate ability to build consensus through collaboration from others to obtain information, achieve results and accomplish goals.

G. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

10. Have you developed communication and outreach strategies to explain, defend, negotiate, and coordinate complex program policies and activities?

A. Yes

B. No

11. Choose the statement(s) that describe your experience in conducting complex analyses of processes to increase program effectiveness. (Check all that apply)

A. I have experience in the identification of issues.

B. I have experience in the development of methods and approaches for gathering data.

C. I have experience in the analytical techniques to review data and processes.

D. I have experience in the development of recommendations.

E. I have experience in the implementation and follow through of recommendations.

F. I have not performed any of the above tasks.

12. I have developed recommendations pertaining to (Check all that apply):

A. Program management, including budget

B. Implementation of programs

C. Improvement of programs/operations

D. Continuation or termination of programs

E. Program direction and completion alternatives

F. Problems or vulnerabilities in a program

G. New policies or procedures for the agency

H. Formulation of policy to support executive direction (e.g. policy manuals, guides, training materials)

I. None of the above

13. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.

A. Yes, I certify that the information provided in this questionnaire is true, correct and provided in good faith, and I understand the information provided above.

B. No, I do not certify/understand the information provided above.

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