Forensic Firearm & Toolmark Specialist

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in Atlanta, GA seeks a Physical Scientist (Firearm and Toolmark Examiner) to support the OST and Forensic Science Laboratory with highly technical services for the Bureau's enforcement mission.

Key responsibilities include examining firearm/toolmark evidence, performing comparative testing, and preparing laboratory reports; court testimony may be required based on findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to the above.
• GS-12 requires at least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Examine firearm/toolmark evidence from criminal investigations.
• Perform comparative testing to determine common origin of firearm/toolmark evidence.
• Prepare laboratory reports detailing the conclusions of examinations.
• Provide court testimony based on laboratory examinations of firearm/toolmark evidence.

Skills

Firearm/toolmark analysis

Education

Physical science/engineering/mathematics with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering

Job description

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in Atlanta, GA seeks a Physical Scientist (Firearm and Toolmark Examiner) to support the OST and Forensic Science Laboratory with highly technical services for the Bureau's enforcement mission.

Key responsibilities include examining firearm/toolmark evidence, performing comparative testing, and preparing laboratory reports; court testimony may be required based on findings.