Chief of Staff

Summary This position serves as the Chief of Staff in the Office of Chief Counsel. Location will be determined upon selection. The Chief of Staff will act as an advisor on all matters involving recruitment of attorneys, budget, retention, and logistical technical support within the Office of Chief Counsel. Duties The major duties of the Chief of Staff position include, but are not limited to, the following: Exercises full supervisory authority over support personnel. Acts as training coordinator for the Office of Chief Counsel. Maintains databases. Coordinates and advises on all matters involving recruitment for attorneys and support staff within the Office of Chief Counsel. Represents the Chief Counsel and the Deputy Chief Counsel in meetings with Bureau and Department of Justice officials and with external Government (national, State and local) and non-governmental officials, agencies and organizations. Requirements Conditions of employment: Must be U.S. Citizen or National. Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. May be required to serve a one‑year probationary period. You must be a current permanent ATF employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. You must meet all applicable time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing of this announcement. Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. 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. This is a non‑bargaining unit position. Qualifications To qualify for this 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 Utilizing and inputting information into counsel databases and tracking documents. Serving as a liaison and interacting with other federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that the Office of Chief Counsel complies with all policies and procedures. Representing the Bureau and providing advice and assistance to other federal, state, and local agencies. Planning, analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of recruitments, policies, legislation or new initiatives pertaining to counsel and administrative programs. Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria. Be rated well‑qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. EEO Statement The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor. Selectivity Service Until the end of 1959, males may be exempted from Selective Service registration by approved exemption. For those born on or after December 31, 1959, males must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is available at Reasonable Accommodation ATF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the job application and hiring process, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please notify the human resources specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or contact ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648‑8760 or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case‑by‑case basis. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. Benefits As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. 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