What is the Supervisory Physical Scientist (Friction Ridge) – Direct Hire (Open Continuous Announcement) role at Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives like?

I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Supervisory Physical Scientist (Friction Ridge) – Direct Hire (Open Continuous Announcement) position at Department of Justice.

Ms.Smith

What’s the job title and where is it located?

Ms.Smith

The job title is Supervisory Physical Scientist (Friction Ridge), and it’s located in Wichita, Kansas.

Dr.Job

What’s the salary range for this position?

Ms.Smith

The salary for this position ranges from $126,563 to $164,531.

Dr.Job

What kind of work will this position involve?

Ms.Smith

This position involves laboratory work that’s crucial to the ATF’s mission of combatting violent crime, under the Office of Science and Technology, Forensic Sciences Division.

Dr.Job

What are the basic educational requirements for this job?

Ms.Smith

You’ll need a degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with at least 24 semester hours in physical science or related engineering science, or a combination of education and experience that meets that requirement.

Dr.Job

What specialized experience is needed to qualify for this position?

Ms.Smith

To qualify, you need at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, which includes mentoring forensic examiners, conducting complex examinations of evidence, performing comparative testing of prints, and communicating effectively.

Dr.Job

Thank you, Dr. Job. I will review the details.

Ms.Smith

Job & Company Information

Job Title: Supervisory Physical Scientist (Friction Ridge) – Direct Hire (Open Continuous Announcement)
Agency: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Salary: $126563-$164531
Industry: Science / Research
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Posted on: 12/23/2025