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Documentation
I submitted my CV with the dates and titles of all my positions, along with a listing of publications. Yet, I was found not qualified and the reason was because my application did not provide enough information. Why is this?
I submitted all of my documentation, but I just realized that I need to edit my documents. May I resubmit revised versions?
I submitted a curriculum vitae (CV) instead of a resume and was not referred, despite meeting all the qualification requirements. Is a CV an acceptable format to list my qualifications, etc.?
Can you provide some resume writing tips regarding addressing the required qualifications for a position?
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)
What is an “electronic device?”
What is an “aerosol” as it relates to tobacco electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products?
What is a “solution?”
What are the different types of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) products?
Is a device that delivers synthetic nicotine still regulated as an electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS)?
How is the term “electronic nicotine delivery system” defined?
Are non-nicotine vapes such as cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and etc. also regulated as ENDS?
Eligibility/Qualifications
Which jobs am I eligible to apply for?
What is the assessment passing score for the vacancy, and can I get detailed information about my score?
What are the requirements for becoming an ATF criminal investigator (special agent)?
What are minimum or basic qualifications and how does it affect me as an applicant?
I was previously qualified for a position with a specific title, series, and grade by ATF. Does that mean I will automatically qualify for all future positions with this title and grade?
I received a notice indicating I was eligible, but not referred for a position. Last time that I applied for the same type of position I was referred, so I don’t understand why I wasn’t referred this time.
I received a notice indicating I was eligible, but not referred for a position. Does this mean that I am qualified for the job?
Can a criminal investigator with another Federal agency lateral over to ATF?
Are resumes scanned for keywords by an automated system to find applicants qualified in the ATF application process?
Equitable Sharing
What is Equitable Sharing?
Experience
Some positions have a “specialized experience/educational” requirement. How can I know whether I meet those specialized qualifications?
I’ve been out of the workforce for the past several years. How should I choose which experience(s) to include? Is there a timeframe that deems some work experience or jobs “outdated” or “irrelevant” because they were so long ago?
Is it advisable to apply to jobs for which I do not have experience with? For example, if I have a Law enforcement background, but want to pursue an administrative position, or vice versa?
I have only worked in the private sector and do not know how to equate my experience to the GS scale. How can I figure this out?
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