Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Assistant Special Agent in Charge)

Supervisory Criminal Investigator (Assistant Special Agent in Charge)

Department: Department of Justice

Location(s): Denver, Colorado, Atlanta, Georgia, Louisville, Kentucky, Saint Paul, Minnesota, Dallas, Texas, Seattle, Washington

Salary Range: $147945 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position serves as the Assistant Special Agent in Charge of a Field Division over several subordinate field offices and/or groups. The incumbent functions as a key management official within the field division and is responsible for assisting and advising the Division Director/Special Agent in Charge in the overall management and coordination of the enforcement programs and operations of the division.

Major Duties:

• The major duties of the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Through several subordinate Resident Agents in Charge and/or Group Supervisors, manages and directs a large staff of criminal investigators and clerical support, overseeing their work for effectiveness in conducting division law enforcement operations and activities. Performs a full range of supervisory functions including: making decisions on work problems presented by subordinate RACs/Group Supervisors; collaborating with division managers and supervisors to coordinate work-related changes; advising the SAC and other Bureau management officials on problems impacting ATF's overall enforcement mission; etc. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the field offices/groups supervised by maintaining close control of the progress of sensitive and important investigations, detecting trends, prioritizing work and setting deadlines, etc. Keeps abreast of regulations, rulings, various court decisions, directives and Headquarters and field division policies relative to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and personnel matters. Interprets such information when necessary for the field supervisors and keeps them informed of new and significant developments. As directed, acts for the SAC in his/her absence. Oversees an aggressive safety program which will encompass training or monitoring subordinates in safe practices; accident and fire prevention; encourages good safety attitudes; identifying potential hazards; and ensures the prompt reporting of accidents, injuries and illnesses.

Qualifications: To qualify for the Supervisory Criminal Investigator position at the GS-15 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) by the closing date of this announcement. 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 must include all of: Applying ATF law enforcement investigative techniques in order to direct a major field component of the Bureau; AND Executing and coordinating criminal enforcement programs to make operational decisions regarding investigations of a criminal nature. Please do not cut and paste the position description or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Your resume and experience must support your responses to the application 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.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application questionnaire and submit your supporting documentation. Your complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/29/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit My Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement is closed. To verify the status of your application both during and after the announcement open period, log into your USAJOBS account. Your applications will appear on the Welcome page. Navigate to the job application and click Track this application to view your application status. The link will take you to the hiring agency application system, which has the most up-to-date status of your application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here. NEED HELP? If you need help with USAJOBs or the application process, please see the USAJOBS Help or Application Manager Online Help websites which includes information on managing your account, creating an application, uploading documents, etc.

Application Deadline: 2026-01-29