Summary ATF is a law enforcement agency in the U.S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals/criminal organizations, illegal use/trafficking of firearms, illegal use/storage of explosives, acts of arson/bombings, acts of terrorism, and illegal diversion of alcohol/tobacco products. We partner with communities, industries, law enforcement, and public safety agencies to safeguard the public through information sharing, training, research, & technology. Visit www.atf.gov Responsibilities This position is located under the Office of Field Operations, located in Houston, Texas. The primary purpose of this position is to perform work in collecting, analyzing, evaluating, interpretating, and disseminating of information on conditions, trends, and forces in foreign and domestic areas that directly or indirectly affect the national security. Your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a trainee, handling fewer complex issues, and may participate on more complex issues or special projects. Reviews ATF communications to identify and evaluate the intelligence information therein. Prepare and disseminate intelligence information while protecting sources and investigations through correct document classification and controls. Prepare and disseminate intelligence information while protecting sources and investigations through correct document classification and controls. As an Intelligence Research Specialist, GS-0132-09, your typical work assignment may include: Works with senior IRSs in liaison services and the debriefing of sources, individual(s) arrested, and/or detainees to exploit the intelligence information for analysis. Assists in the development and maintenance of computerized intelligence databases to meet the specific needs of the division and to generate statistical and relational reports for division managers and for Headquarters programs and projects. Conduct validation of sources, evaluates information derived from cooperating witnesses, assets, and informants, and prepares production reviews of asset/informant/cooperating witness validation efforts. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses. Requirements Conditions of Employment The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date of this announcement. The qualification requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. This is a non-bargaining unit position. 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: Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov Must sign a mobility agreement as condition of employment Qualifications To qualify for GS-07, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-05.To qualify for GS-09, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-07. Additional Conditions of Employment: GS-07 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties: Experience analyzing intelligence/investigative reports; AND Experience communicating to senior leadership regarding investigative outcomes; AND Experience with federal/state/local investigations. OR Successful completion of one year of full-time graduate education from an accredited college or university may substitute for the experience required at this level. This education must demonstrate the skills necessary to do this job. OR Superior Academic Achievement (SAA) may also substitute for the experience required at this level. SAA is defined as a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, having a class standing in the upper third of a graduating class or major subdivision, or membership in a national scholastic honor society. GS-09 - You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or equivalent public or private sector experience, performing the following duties: Experience working on intelligence/investigative cases; AND Experience with intelligence computerized databases on the state/local or federal level; AND Experience communicating/debriefing senior officials regarding arrests, intelligence information for analysis; or detainees. OR Master's degree, two full years of graduate education, a J.D. or an LL.B. degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience required at this level. The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and score 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov. EEO Statement: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, status as a parent, genetic information, disability, age, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, or on the basis of personal favoritism. If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, you must contact the ATF EEO office within 45 calendar days of when the alleged harm occurred at 202-648-8760 or eeointakemailbox@atf.gov. Please see DOJ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy. DIVERSITY Statement: "As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service." Reasonable Accommodation Statement: 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 the ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648-8760 or send an email to reasonableaccommodations@atf.gov. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis. "Federal Regulations state no ATF employee, his/her spouse, or his/her minor child shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest, including compensated employment, stock, or proprietary interest in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries. You should be aware that you may be asked to relinquish any ownership of or interests in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries before a determination can be made whether access to ATF information, information technology systems, and/or facilities can be authorized." Additional vacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.