Can a criminal investigator with another Federal agency lateral over to ATF?
Current criminal investigators may apply under an open announcement however applicants who submit an application under an “entry level” announcement will only be considered for a position at the Grade 5, 7 or 9 level. If selected for employment by ATF, current criminal investigators will also be required to leave the Competitive Service and enter the Excepted Service for a period of three years.
Current criminal investigators may apply under an open announcement, however, applicants who submit an application under an “entry level” announcement will only be considered for a position at the Grade 5, 7 or 9 level. If selected for employment by ATF, current criminal investigators will also be required to leave Competitive Service and enter the Excepted Service for a period of three years.