Deputy Assistant Director, Enforcement Programs and Services

The primary purpose of this position is developing and delivering programmatic policy guidance and technical support relative to firearms and explosives to all components of the Bureau at both the Headquarters and field operational levels. EPS also drafts the regulations that implement Federal firearms, explosives, alcohol diversion, and tobacco diversion laws within ATF's area of responsibility through its five divisions and Office of Regulatory Affairs. As the Deputy Assistant Director, Office of Enforcement Programs and Services your typical work assignments may include: Planning, directing, coordinating and executing programs involved with developing and providing policy guidance and technical support relative to firearms and explosives to all functions of the Bureau.

Knowledge of the Federal and State laws, regulations, court decisions and court procedures relating to firearms and explosives. Must also be thoroughly familiar with laws and regulations administered or enforced by other Federal agencies which affect the firearms and explosives industries, or which have direct or indirect bearing upon violations of the laws enforced by the Bureau. Assures correct interpretation of policies and regulations on the part of subordinate officials and in conjunction with the Assistant Director, EPS, initiates programs of unusual complexity which may result in significant changes in the policies and practices of the Bureau.

Responsibility for the regulation in commerce of the firearms and explosives industries and providing technical guidance to the industry at large.

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You must be a United States Citizen or National.

1. Veterans' preference is not applicable to the Senior Executive Service.
2. Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st, 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.

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You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check for the security level designated for this position.

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You may also be subject to post-employment conflict of interest restrictions under 18 USC 207 (c).

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You will be required to undergo a drug screening and obtain favorable results prior to being appointed.

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You may be subject to a one-year probationary period effective from the date in which you are appointed.

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This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) upon entry, and annually thereafter in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.

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You must meet all minimum qualifications to be deemed eligible. Only experience obtained by closing date of this announcement will be considered. As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications.

Your application will first be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. A rating and ranking panel of senior executives will review your application and evaluate your qualifications for this position. It will determine the extent to which your professional and volunteer experience, education and training, and awards or professional recognition indicate you possess the required executive and technical experience. Candidates determined to be highly qualified will undergo at least one interview. Prior to selection, candidates will undergo a reference check.

Note: All applicants must thoroughly address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications. Current and former SES members, and other applicants who have already been certified by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Review Board (QRB), are not required to address the Executive Core Qualifications. However, they must provide documentation of certification in the form of a SF-50 showing career SES status or an OPM issued SES qualification certificate.

EEO Policy 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, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

The complete DOJ EEO Statement/Policy is found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download. Reasonable Accommodation: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly.

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. The U.S. Department of Justice fosters an inclusive and diverse workforce, find our EEO statement online at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/reasonable-accommodation#policy.

Legal and Regulatory Guidance Social Security Number - Your Social Security Number may be requested under the authority of Executive Order 9397 to uniquely identify your records from those of other applicants who may have the same name. As allowed by law or Presidential directive, your Social Security Number is used to seek information about you from employers, schools, banks, and others who may know you. Privacy Act - Privacy Act Notice (PL 93-579): The information requested here is used to determine qualifications for employment and is authorized under Title 5 U.S.C. 3302 and 3361.

Signature - Before you are hired, you will be required to sign and certify the accuracy of the information in your application. False Statements - If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be subject to fine, imprisonment, or other disciplinary action. 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. "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."

Please read the entire announcement and all instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

You must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM (ET) on 04/16/2026 to be considered. The application process is as follows: To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.

Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date.

After submitting an online application, you will be notified whether or not you are required to take additional online assessments through the USA Hire Competency Based Assessment system. This message will be delivered to you via email notification. The email may be routed to your "Spam" or "Junk" folder. If you are asked to take the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be presented with a unique URL to access the USA Hire system. Access to USA Hire is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials. Be sure to review all instructions prior to beginning your USA Hire Assessments.

Click here for Computer System Requirements Note, set aside at least 3 hours to take these assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue at a later time, you can re-use the URL sent to you via email and also found in your USAJOBS account under the Track this application link for the corresponding 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. There you can review any notifications sent to you related to this application, including the invitation to take the USA Hire assessment. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means click here.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Complete Resume that addresses the MTQs and ECQs.

Your resume must not exceed 2 pages. Recent SF-50 that shows Official Title, Salary, Grade Level, Status Recent Performance Appraisal (for current or former federal employees) The page of your performance evaluation that indicates your overall, current rating of record and the date of that rating. Actual written narrative submissions are not required.

A copy may be asked for at a later time. Provide certification of OPM QRB approval (for graduates of SES Candidate Development Programs) Other supporting documentation as required. ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a detailed resume containing the following pieces of information for each job entry listed in your employment history: Official position title; Employer name and contact information; Start and end dates (including month and year); Your Pay Plan/series/grade and a detailed list of duties & accomplishments Applicants who fail to submit all required information and documents will not receive consideration for the position.

Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. It is also your responsibility to ensure all documents are received on time and the materials are readable. If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, please contact us at the telephone number listed on this announcement.

Applicants must contact us prior to the closing date to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Paper applications submitted without prior approval from the agency point of contact may be handled as incomplete.