2020 ATF Schedule B Hiring

[Boston3011]

For those who are potentially waiting for reciprocity for their polygraph, just a little insight into my situation. I had my polygraph done (full scope) in June 2019, along with an active TS and they are not granting reciprocity and having me re-poly May 14th.

[HSIApplicant]

Got all my OPM paperwork today. Clearly passed interview unless they sent all that stuff randomly lol. Yay

[HorseWithNoName]

Just like HSIApplicant, I also received OPM paperwork today. So I’m assuming that’s an unofficial pass for the panel interview. Now comes the hardest part, the Poly!

Best of luck to those still in the process. Stay safe out there.

[Willitopen82]

How long since your interview has it been? And also what field office are you processing out of?

[Adrenaline54]

Was that paperwork email or in the mail?

[Pgkid]

Is there such thing as contacting too many field offices? Just trying to get my foot in the door

[NYC1175]

Absolutely not. Shooters shoot.

[UCLA1998]

If any of you are current 1811’s apply for the lateral (GS11-12) announcement. It beats going back down to a GS9 step 10 and being on probation for 2-3 years.

[2B18-11]

Would you happen to have any knowledge of when the next round of invites may be for entry level schedule B?

[UCLA1998]

Not sure but ATF is headed more towards laterals.

[BigZ152]

Would anybody be able to share their experience how long it took for them to receive an invitation after their info session thanks in advance

[HorseWithNoName]

willitopen82, I completed the interview at the end of January 2021. I’m processing out of the DC office.

[Willitopen82]

Thanks for the info. Good luck. I’m currently waiting for equip

[Mandony]

HorseWhitNoName., Congrats on passing the interview. So you did the interview end of January and you received notice of paperwork April 22?
I am trying to figure out myself. I did interview end of March and I’m still waiting for an answer., out of DC as well.

[OCN_1]

CLT applicant. Interview was at the end of January, and just got my forms package for the polygraph/additional info.

[Adrenaline54]

Had my interview about a 5 weeks ago now. I am going with the no news is good news mentality right about now, but if I failed would it be safe to assume they would have let me know by now?

[Mandony]

Same here., 7 weeks for me. Out of what office? I’m in D.C.

[Frank020387]

What is the typical time frame to hear something back?

[NYC1175]

Just got the email to schedule the PTT. I was in the January info session (we had our written test pushed back), so it appears as if they are scheduling the PTT to get it out of the way, then doing the written after at some point?

Edit: OPM email basically confirmed the above.

[bondman007]

Only received the OPM email so far, but nice to be seeing movement again!

[Checkmate]

Same here. Wonder what the hell is going on at ATF. With that being said, bring on the PTT.

[ELCUHH]

Are the standards the same for the pre-employment hiring process PTT and the CITP/SABT PTT?

[jberry811]

I’m not sure if I understood you’re question correctly, however I can tell you that the standards on the ATF site are the same standards used at the PTT I took for pre employment.

[ELCUHH]

You answered my question. Thank you.

[kvasir]

ELCUHH jberry811 Technically, no. ATF and CITP (FLETC PEB) have different tests. The schedule goes like this... ATF PTT during the applicant phase, ATF PTT within a couple days of arriving in Brunswick for CITP, the FLETC PEB at the start of CITP, FLETC PEB at the end of CITP, and ATF PTT at the end of SABT.
ATF PTT: https://www.atf.gov/careers/pre-empl...ical-task-test
FLETC PEB: https://www.fletc.gov/physical-efficiency-battery-peb

[HSIApplicant]

Got the email inquiring about poly reciprocity today. I've taken 2 last 3 months- both favorable.

[nicolls90]

Hello, does anyone know if I withdraw from the process due to personal reasons, would I be able to re-apply in the future? And if so, how long is the wait period?.
thanks

[NYC1175]

Yes, you would be able to reapply. Not sure if there is a waiting period.

[jberry811]

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[Finesse]

For those who completed the poly and continued the process, how long after the poly can i expect to be notified of further action?