About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as an Evidence Control Specialist in a Forensic Science Laboratory and conduct duties associated with case entry and evidence control. Laboratory Services is a Division of the Office of Science and Technology, consisting of the Forensic Science Laboratories and the Fire Research Laboratory. The laboratories provide scientific services in support of the Bureau's primary law enforcement missions.
QualificationsTo qualify for the Evidence Control Specialist position at the GS-9 grade level, 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-09 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-07) (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include all of the following: Receiving, handling, storing, and transferring various types of physical evidence in a manner that maintains legal chain of custody; AND Entering case information into the laboratory information management system (LIMS); AND Communicating with law enforcement and laboratory staff in a clear and concise manner; AND Providing court testimony on chain of custody of forensic evidence or applied formal training. OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR A combination of graduate education and experience. This will be calculated using your résumé and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. 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 (08/20/2026) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.
Major DutiesThe major duties of the Evidence Control Specialist position include, but are not limited to, the following: Receive forensic evidence and other laboratory items and document the condition of altered or damaged evidence shipping containers. Use ATF and laboratory policies and regulations to properly handle, store, and maintain the chain of custody of forensic evidence. Review background material submitted with evidence and ensure case information is accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Package and ship evidence in accordance with international and federal laws and regulations.RequirementsThe 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 31, 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. 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.