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$151,661 – $228,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This executive role leads a major regional field office for the ATF, overseeing enforcement of federal firearms, explosives, alcohol, and tobacco laws across a multi-state area. The incumbent manages large staff, budgets, and operations while representing the agency to law enforcement partners, Congress, and the public.
Our summary, not Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Knowledge of federal alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives and arson laws and regulations
- Understanding of federal criminal court procedures and evidence collection methods
- Experience forming partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
- Broad management experience including budget planning, resource allocation, and policy development
- Demonstrated leadership ability and executive competency
Nice to have
- Completion of SES Candidate Development Program with certified ECQs