Victim Witness Coordinator

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; North Great River (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys is seeking candidates for a GS-12 level position in the Eastern District of New York.

The role emphasizes supervising and coordinating victim and witness assistance, with emphasis on training, outreach, and interagency collaboration. Applicants must demonstrate specialized experience at GS-11 level and meet time-in-grade requirements, with interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing victim

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: 1+ year at GS-11 level in Federal service or private/public sector.
• Experience must cover at least 3 of 5 duties listed below.
• Clear and specific description of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Managing victim and witness programs, records, and case-management procedures.
• Coordinating with prosecutors, law enforcement, and service providers to address victim needs.
• Developing and delivering training and outreach on victim assistance and rights.

Skills

Specialized Experience

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess:

Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing at least (3) out of (5) of the following duties:

1. Managing victim and witness assistance programs, records, reports, and case-management procedures;
2. Assessing victim and witness needs and providing referrals, resources, or assistance throughout the criminal justice process;
3. Coordinating with prosecutors, law enforcement, victim specialists, or service providers to address victim needs;
4. Developing and delivering training, presentations, and outreach on victim assistance, rights, and services;
5. Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing victim and witness assistance programs.

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). For more information on the qualifications for this position, here.

TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level.

• You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).

All applicants will be reviewed to ensure they meet minimum qualification and eligibility requirements before carrying out the rating and ranking process. Applicants will not be further considered who will not meet within 30 days after the closing date of the vacancy announcement all qualification and eligibility requirements.