SummaryThe incumbent will serve as the primary expert consultant and technical advisor to the IPG Division Chief on matters concerning requests for Bureau records under the FOIA and Privacy Act and is responsible for overseeing and monitoring ATF's efforts to process and appropriately respond to FOIA/Privacy Act records requests in a timely and accurate manner.
DutiesHelp
The major duties of the Deputy Division Chief position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists in managing the direction and strategic oversight of the Division's programs and operations.
- Assists in implementing and monitoring ATF's information and privacy governance program.
- Directs the Division's day to day operations including approving work plans and products, and supervising Division staff.
- Provides policy advice to ATF management and Directorates regarding the Directorate's role.
- Maintains case integrity, workload and deadline tracking, reporting, and effective use of FOIA case-management, redaction, records-search, and eDiscovery tools while supporting program improvements and special projects.
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Conditions of employmentThe requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- Must be U.S. Citizen or National
- Selective Service: If you were born male, on or 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. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
- May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
- 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.
QualificationsTo qualify for the Deputy Division Chief position [at the GS-15 grade, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Minimum QualificationsSpecialized 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.
To qualify for this position at the GS-15 grade level, candidates must meet the following
specialized experience by the closing date of this announcement.
EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have at least one year of
specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) (obtained in either the public or private sectors).
This experience must include
all of the following:
- Analyzing and processing complex Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA) requests, including applying statutory exemptions and making disclosure determinations; AND
- Coordinating searches for responsive records and resolving complex records-processing, referral, consultation, or interagency issues; AND
- Providing technical review, quality assurance, guidance, mentoring, appeals support, litigation support, or comparable senior-level assistance involving FOIA/PA matters; AND
- Conducting detailed review of records and disclosure packages to ensure accuracy, segregability, appropriate redaction, foreseeable-harm analysis, and legally sufficient responses; AND
- Communicating complex FOIA/PA requirements, determinations, or processing issues to requesters, agency personnel, counsel, or other stakeholders; AND
- Planning and prioritizing staff work assignments, evaluating staff performance, and advising staff on technical and administrative matters of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Privacy Act (PA).
Your resume 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.
After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (11/04/2026) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
EducationSome federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirements using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Additional informationAdditional selections may be made from this announcement.A one-year probationary period is required for new supervisors and managers.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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