GS-1854

Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Inspection

Performs ATF inspection work including compliance inspections of licensed businesses and enforcement activities.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13📁1800

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1854

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, business, or related field

Experience: Experience in regulatory inspection, law enforcement, or compliance examination.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Conduct compliance inspections
•Review business records
•Verify regulatory compliance
•Investigate violations
•Prepare inspection reports
•Recommend enforcement actions

🎯Key Competencies

Regulatory Knowledge

Understanding of ATF regulations and laws.

Inspection

Skill in conducting compliance inspections.

Investigation

Ability to investigate regulatory violations.

Evidence Collection

Skill in gathering and preserving evidence.

Report Writing

Ability to prepare inspection and investigation reports.

Communication

Skill in working with licensees and the public.

Enforcement

Ability to take appropriate enforcement actions.

Attention to Detail

Skill in reviewing records and documentation.

🔑Resume Keywords

Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms InspectionConduct compliance inspectionsInvestigate violationsPrepare inspection reportsRecommend enforcement actionsReview business recordsVerify regulatory compliance

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