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Documentation

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 Is there a timeframe that deems some work experience or jobs “outdated” or “irrelevant” because they were so long ago?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?

I have had background checks conducted on me in private sector positions. Do these background checks carry over to the federal government, or do I need to start the process all over again? Why is it necessary if I do not have any criminal record?

I earned my degree(s) abroad under an entirely different grading system and curriculum. How can I verify that my international degree is acceptable here?