Summary Serves as an Administrative Support Assistant for the Bureau's reasonable accommodation and disability program. Receives and processes all initial requests for Reasonable Accommodations, provides information on status of requests to employees, and communicates program information to employees and supervisors. Responsibilities The major duties of the Administrative Support Assistant position include, but are not limited to, the following: Receives and processed all initial requests for Reasonable Accommodations and provides information on stuatus of requests to employees and communicates program infomation to employees and supervisors. Prepares employee case files for review by the Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator/Program Manager, Chief Counsel and Deciding Offical. Maintains an electronic database of all reasonable accommodation and disability data to in clude all medical infomation obtained in connection with a request for RA confidential. Performs a broad range of administratvie support, office auntomation and information management duties to ensure efficient daily operations and assists with compiling, organizing analyzing data and infomation for reports. Maintain schedules, coordinates meetings for the Chief and other office staff, manage telephone calls and respond to or routes inquires based on knowledge of the branch policies program and internal workflow. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. Requirements Conditions of Employment The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. 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. Qualifications To qualify for the Administrative Support Assistant position GS-09, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Minimum Qualifications Specialized 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-7 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-5) (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include all of the following: Assists with compiling, organizing, analyzing data and information for reports; AND Coordinates, scheduling for case review meetings and supports daily operations;AND Entering data into tracking systems and maintaining records in compliance with established program policies and documentation standards; AND Ability to assess of reasonable accommodation and disability assessments as per agency policy. 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 (11/09/2026) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Additional selections may be made from this announcement. 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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation: ATF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the job application and hiring process, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please notify the human resources specialist listed on the vacancy announcement, or contact the ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648-8760 or send an email to reasonableaccommodations@atf.gov. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis. 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.
