Position Title: Supervisory Physical Scientist (Friction Ridge)
Agency/Company: ATF
Location: Beltsville, MD
Listing closes on: 11/03/2026
About the position
This position serves as Section Chief in a Laboratory within the Office of Science and Technology (OST). This position supports the mission of OST by encompassing a broad range of responsibilities that are highly technical and scientific services in support of the Bureau’s primary law enforcement mission.
The major duties of the Supervisory Physical Scientist (Friction Ridge), position include, but are not limited to, the following:
Establishes general work goals, makes special work assignments, and reviews work completed by employees.
Leads, manages, and directs the goals and objectives of supervised staff members.
Provides good communications to establish and maintain effective work relationships with staff and with management within and outside the Bureau.
Functions as the first level supervisor for employees and provides scientific, technical, and administrative oversight.
Ensures the Section follows the quality assurance procedures.
