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Document Analyst - Firearm and Toolmark Examiner (NFEA Laboratory Coordinator)
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives · Posted 5 days ago
Hybrid Wichita, KS $126K – $164K Apply by Jun 16, 2026 Document Analysis ENTJESFJESTJISTJ Operations
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The incumbent serves as a Document Analyst - Firearm and Toolmark Examiner (NFEA Laboratory Coordinator) within the Office of Science and Technology, Forensic Services Division, Laboratory Services Branch, Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory in Wichita, KS. The laboratories provide highly technical and scientific services in support of the Bureau's primary law enforcement missions.
What You'll Do
- →Performs firearm and toolmark examinations and comparisons of the highest complexity, analyzing microscopic surface contours to determine if two items share a common origin and authoring laboratory reports documenting results and conclusions.
- →Advises attorneys on the evidentiary value or significance of the results of examinations and the appropriate approach to use in presenting scientific testimony, and maintains expert knowledge in court decisions regarding admissibility and reliability of the discipline.
- →Provides training and guidance to students and evaluates their work product.
- →Designs training curriculum and prepares/finalizes lesson plans.
Requirements
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be U.S.
- ✓Citizen or National Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959.
- ✓Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
- ✓May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
- ✓Must be a current permanent Department of Justice employee with competitive status or a CTAP/RPL eligible candidate.
- ✓Pass drug screening and subject to random drug test.
- ✓Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
- ✓Must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
- ✓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.
- ✓If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 7c60db03-b723-40d1-9e28-f74ddf066a6f
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