Summary
*****This vacancy was updated to amend the Summary and Marketing Message sections*** The position is located in the Office of Enforcement Programs and Services Directorate (EPS), Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). The overall mission of Regulatory Affairs is to manage the development and issuance of the firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco regulations and rulings, to protect the public without imposing an undue regulatory burden.
Duties
The major duties of the Supervisory Attorney Advisor position include, but are not limited to, the following: Manages the development and issuance of the firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco regulations and rulings, to protect the public without imposing an undue regulatory burden. Implements changes or additions to existing regulations. Serves as POC on all matters relating to either the creation of, and/or changes to, ATF's regulations and rulings; coordinates and tracks regulations projects through multi directorate and inter-agency reviews; and is the official liaison to DOJ and the U.S. Office of Management and Budget on all rulemaking projects.
Requirements
All applicants must meet all qualification requirements described in this announcement by the closing date. 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 Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test Must successfully complete a background security investigation A Financial Disclosure Form may be required Must provide a legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) May be required to serve a one year probationary period Must possess a J.D. degree and hold an active bar membership.
Education
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree and hold an active bar membership.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are basically qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the online assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Structured Resume Review: Subject matter experts (SMEs) will review your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required specialized experience. SMEs will review ONLY two pages of your resume, starting at your work experience. SMEs will not review any additional information beyond your resume (e.g., cover letter). Applicants who pass the structured resume review will be added to the list of qualified candidates. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Interpersonal Skills Leadership Strategic Thinking Technical Competence Technical Credibility When addressing the specialized experience statement, applicants must present evidence of the experience in their resume. If the specialized experience statement is repeated in the applicant's resume, Human Resources will deem the applicant as ineligible. If you would like to preview the application questionnaire, please see: click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13052520