Physical Scientist (Fingerprint Specialist) - Direct Hire (Open Continuous Announcement)

Benefits

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Salary

$90K-$116K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$111,944 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+13.7% - Much faster than average

8% below the BLS role benchmark for data and ml aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Data and ML aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Data From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Schedule

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Weekend work

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Application

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Assessment

Required From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Deadline

Jul 10, 2026 From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Where they hire

Hires in: KS From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

About this role

Physical Scientist (Fingerprint Specialist) - Direct Hire (Open Continuous Announcement) Wichita, Kansas Summary This position is located under the Office of Science and Technology, Forensic Sciences Division, Laboratory Services Branch, Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory in Wichita, Kansas. Laboratory work encompasses a broad range of responsibilities critical to ATF's mission of combatting violent crime. This is an open continuous announcement, open until July 10, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Duties The incumbent serves as a Physical Scientist (Fingerprint Specialist) in a Forensic Science Laboratory within the Office of Science and Technology (OST) and is responsible providing forensic support of the Bureau's primary law enforcement missions and technical guidance to laboratory personnel. ATF Laboratory Services conducts scientific, technical, and physical analyses on evidentiary material and analyzes data connected with criminal investigations. Typical work assignments include: Performs forensic fingerprint examinations with minimal technical guidance. Uses appropriate laboratory techniques to develop and compare latent prints in order to determine if they share a common origin. Draws conclusions based on fully documented physical examination of the evidence and interpretation of scientific results and prepares laboratory reports. Works with senior examiners to evaluate new technology and scientific equipment for adoption or acquisition by Laboratory Services. Provides expert witness testimony on the basis of laboratory examinations. Requirements Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or National 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

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