Victim Witness Assistant (OA)

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York is seeking candidates for a GS-8 level position under Merit Staffing procedures. The role requires specialized experience performing duties such as screening concerns, maintaining case files, assisting victims, preparing witnesses, and arranging travel.

Typing proficiency is required. Applicants should demonstrate experience at the GS-7 level or equivalent, and be prepared to document qualifications clearly.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: at least one year performing duties at GS-7 level.
• Typing proficiency: at least 40 words per minute based on a 5-minute sample.

Responsibilities

• Screen and determine eligibility for services.
• Maintain case tracking or tickler systems; advise staff of status and actions.
• Assist victims, clients, or customers in obtaining benefits, services, resources, or referrals.
• Prepare witnesses, clients, or customers for hearings by explaining procedures and resources.
• Maintain case files, correspondence, reports, and related records.
• Arrange travel and prepare vouchers or documentation for expenses.

Skills

Typing proficiency (40 wpm)

Job description

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York prosecutes cases involving violations of federal laws and represents the interests of the United States government and its agencies in criminal and civil matters. The Office investigates and prosecutes a broad array of criminal conduct of every conceivable magnitude, even when the conduct arises in distant places. This position is also being announced to applicants under Merit Staffing procedures under 26-NYS-13065661-MP

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required basic requirement and specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying:

To qualify at the GS-8 level, you must possess:

Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (4) of the (6) duties listed below:

1. Screening victim, witness, client, or customer concerns and determining eligibility for available services;
2. Maintaining case tracking or tickler systems and advising program staff of case status and upcoming actions;
3. Assisting victims, clients, or customers in obtaining available benefits, services, resources, or referrals;
4. Preparing witnesses, clients, or customers for hearings, meetings, or other proceedings by explaining applicable processes, procedures, and available resources;
5. Maintaining case files, correspondence, reports, and related records;
6. Arranging travel and preparing vouchers or other documentation for payment of authorized expenses.

Typing Proficiency: To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.)

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).