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Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS)

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 Is there a timeframe that deems some work experience or jobs “outdated” or “irrelevant” because they were so long ago?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

How can I decide which work or educational experiences are relevant to the position I am applying for? Should I over-include, when in doubt, or exclude from my resume?

Filing a Claim, Petition, or Contesting Forfeiture of Property

My property was seized for forfeiture, how do I file a petition, and/or a claim?

How do I contest forfeiture of my property?

Final Rule - 2021R-05F

Who is responsible for the cost of marking a privately made firearm (PMF)?

When acquiring unmarked privately made firearms (PMFs), what is the federal firearms licensee (FFL) required to mark on the PMF?

What should a federal firearms licensee (FFL) do upon acquiring a privately made firearm (PMF) that has already been marked by the customer/owner?

What is “remanufacturing”?

What is the timeframe for marking firearms under the final rule?