Tribal Victim Assistance Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys seeks qualified candidates for GS-9/GS-11 levels to support crime victims.

Responsibilities include advocacy, informing victims about case status and results, and in-court support during hearings. The role also involves developing comprehensive victim/witness programs and conducting workshops with subject-matter specialists. The position emphasizes analyzing victim communication needs, coordinating services, and combining

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience to qualify at GS-9.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 level for GS-9,
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 level for GS-11.
• Graduate education may be used to meet total qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advocate on behalf of crime victims and inform them about case status and trial results.
• Provide in-court support during hearings and obtain victim services.
• Develop and administer victim/witness programs and conduct workshops with subject-matter experts.
• Analyze victim communication needs and determine elements of effective programs.

Skills

Advocacy for crime victims

Victim information provision

In-court support during hearings

Obtaining victim services

Education

Master's degree in Criminal Justice / Social Work / Psychology / Sociology

Doctorate or 3+ years graduate education (GS-11)

Job description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 26-AZ-13057313-MS.

GS-9:

To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized Experience:

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience supporting others that advocate on behalf of crime victims; providing information to victims in regard to status of cases and results of trials; providing in court support during hearings; and obtaining services and assistance for victims.

Education:

One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Social work, Psychology, Sociology): a master's or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Combining Education and Experience:

Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 1 full year.

GS-11:

To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions, as defined below: Specialized Experience, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience.

Specialized Experience:

One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level. Specialized experience is defined as experience advocating on behalf of crime victims; providing information to victims in regards to status of cases and results of trials; providing in court support during hearings; and obtaining services and assistance for victims; analyzing victim communication needs; developing and administering a comprehensive victim/witness program; conducting workshops or meetings with victim subject-matter specialists and related officials; and determining the elements of an effective victim assistance program.

Education:

One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Social work, Psychology, Sociology): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

Combining Education and Experience:

Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):

The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP):

The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your writte