VICTIM ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys in Yakima, Washington, is seeking a GS-09 Specialist to provide advocacy and support to crime victims. The role requires specialized experience or graduate-level education in relevant fields.

Candidates will engage directly with individuals impacted by issues like domestic violence and human trafficking, ensuring they receive necessary support and information. A graduate degree is essential for applicants.

Qualifications

• One full year of specialized experience at GS-07 level or equivalent.
• Education in a related field at graduate level required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals who have experienced victimization.
• Provide advocacy and support to crime victims.

Skills

Advocating on behalf of crime victims

Providing information to victims

In court support during hearings

Obtaining services and assistance for victims

Education

Masters in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Victimology, Criminal Justice

Job description

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.

GS-9:

To be eligible at the GS-09 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-07 level in Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as

• working directly with individuals who have experienced victimization - to include intimate partner/domestic violence, child exploitation (including cases involving sexual violence and child abuse imagery) and human trafficking;
• advocating on behalf of crime victims;
• providing information to victims regarding status of their cases and results of trials;
• providing in court support during hearings;
• obtaining services and assistance for victims.

Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Victimology, Criminal Justice): a Masters or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. 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.

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 written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.