2026.02.13

What’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives like in terms of their business, the role, and the work culture?

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I’m Ms. Smith, currently looking for a job. I’d like to ask Dr. Job about the Supervisory Physical Scientist (Firearms) – Direct Hire (Open Continuous Announcement) position at Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.

Ms.Smith

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

Ms.Smith

The job title is Supervisory Physical Scientist (Firearms), 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 fighting 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. Alternatively, a combination of education and experience can also qualify you.

Dr.Job

What kind of experience do candidates need to qualify for the GS-14 level?

Ms.Smith

To qualify for the GS-14 level, candidates need at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level, which includes mentoring forensic examiners, conducting complex examinations of firearm evidence, and clearly communicating results.

Dr.Job

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

Ms.Smith