Supervisory Peer Response Specialist

Summary The position described herein is that of a Branch Chief for ATF, Workforce Support Branch, Workforce Wellness and Services Division (WWSD) with the position located at ATF Headquarters, Washington D.C. This position supports the mission of the Human Resources Operations (HRO), Office of Human Resources and Professional Development (HRPD). Responsibilities The major duties of the Branch Chief for ATF, Workforce Support Branch, Workforce Wellness and Services Division (WWSD) position include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides leadership and guidance to the Branch programs and directs and or coordinates assigned task studies or projects of which may involve coordination with other Bureau directives and may involve other government agencies. Exercises full supervisory responsibilities and authority over WSB non-supervisory program management personnel. Plans, coordinates and oversees the effective development of Workforce Support Branch, Workforce Wellness and Services Division programs. Manages wellness information, studies, trends and technologies used to gather, analyze, and evaluate effectiveness of wellness programs, offering direction on best practices. Makes initial work assignments to subordinates ensuring efficiency and usage of wellness resources. Ensures the Branch's efforts are coordinated with executive management, Bureau directives and all requests and referrals from the workforce to in a timely manner. Ensures quarterly, annual and surveyed reports, summaries, and assessments submitted by subordinates meet the contracted standards for each program's scope of work. Ensures all coordination with Peer are properly tracked and documented. Tracks and oversees processing of reasonable accommodation management and provides oversight of outreach programs such as Transitional Awareness, Wellness Advocates and 9/11 Responder programs. Coordinates with Peer Responder team leaders to ensure the utilization clinical support during critical incidents, training requests and wellness promotion. Plans, coordinates and oversees the effective development of wellness resource programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. 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 ATF 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 Branch Chief for ATF, Workforce Support Branch, Workforce Wellness and Services Division (WWSD) position GS-14, you must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Minimum Qualifications To qualify for this position at the GS-14 grade level, candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Specialized experience must include all of: Promoting, building and coordinating the Workforce Support Branch programs; AND Directing and/or coordinating assigned special studies or projects of which may cross functional lines and may involve other government agencies, local or state entities; AND Extracting, compiling, and analyzing factual information to be used for analyzing strategic resourcing, program utilization and use of wellness resources curated from the Branch support of work life balance resources. 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. 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. 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. 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 . 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:

Created: 2026-04-02