Special Agent in Charge

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ATF seeks a Special Agent in Charge (SAC) to manage a major field division and lead the primary enforcement of federal alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson laws from the Tampa Field Division, Tampa, FL.

Candidates must address Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) in a resume‑based, 2‑page submission; emphasize leadership, program scope, and collaboration with federal, state and local partners.

Qualifications

• ECQ1: Commitment to the rule of law and founding principles.
• ECQ2: Driving efficiency in resource and process management.
• ECQ3: Merit and competence to deliver high-quality work.
• ECQ4: Leading people and driving accountability.
• ECQ5: Achieving results aligned to goals.
• MTQ1: Knowledge of laws and programs governing enforcement of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson.
• MTQ2: Knowledge of legal procedures in federal law enforcement and investigative techniques.
• MTQ3: Experience forming partnerships with federal, state, local agencies and communities.
• MTQ4: Broad management experience in planning, budgeting, and technology solutions.

Job description

The position of Special Agent in Charge (SAC) manages a major field division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and exercises executive responsibility for the primary enforcement of Federal alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson laws and regulations. This position is located in: Office of Field Operations, Region 2, Tampa Field Division, Tampa, FL.

**The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY. Applicants must show clear evidence of their demonstrated leadership ability by addressing the the Executive Core Qualifications(ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) embedded within their resume. The resume-based application must not exceed 2 pages (1-sheet double-sided or 2 sheets one-sided)**

**Note: Applicants who have completed the SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and have had their ECQs certified by OPM must provide a copy of their certificate as part of their application. Candidates must still satisfy the MTQs of the position.**

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualification (TQ) related to this position within your resume - **Resumes over the 2-page limit will be deemed ineligible and will not receive further consideration. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed.** Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions. You will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required of the position and on the extent your application demonstrates that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required of the Special Agent in Charge. Please be sure to give concrete examples of your experience and demonstrate the complexity of the knowledge you possess.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs):

All new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position.

ECQ1- Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding:

Involves demonstrating knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ2- Driving Efficiency:

Involves demonstrating the ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ3- Merit and Competence:

Involves demonstrating knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ4- Leading People:

Involves demonstrating the ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable.

ECQ5- Achieving Results:

Involves demonstrating the ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

For this position, the following Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) have been established and should be addressed within the resume application.

MTQ1: Knowledge of federal laws, regulations and policies governing law enforcement and regulatory operations in order to plan, direct, implement and evaluate comprehensive law enforcement and regulatory programs, or high risk tactical operation and critical incidents in a field or Headquarters environment, with particular emphasis on programs related to the enforcement of Federal alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson laws and regulations.

MTQ2: Knowledge of the legal procedures applicable to federal law enforcement operations, such as criminal court procedures, methods of obtaining and securing evidence, jurisdictional guidelines, and other legal procedures, as well as knowledge of intelligence and investigative skills and techniques in order to provide critical and timely intelligence and information to law enforcement entities in the intelligence community.

MTQ3: Demonstrated experience in forming and maintaining effective partnerships with counterparts in other Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, local political and community leaders, and other individuals or groups to plan and coordinate joint solutions to local or regional law enforcement challenges, and demonstrated knowledge to effectively coordinate efforts of public safety and security (e.g. developing and implementing the multi-agency federal law enforcement responses to assist other law enforcement entities overwhelmed by a terrorist and/or natural or man made disaster).

MTQ4: Broad management experience in planning, developing, administering, and directing an organization, including overall responsibility for short and long range program planning, allocation of human and material resources, development of operational guidelines and policies, implementation of technology solutions, and creation of new methods and procedures to solve complex management problems.