Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
VICTIM ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
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 25-ILC-12580815-MS.Duties
If selected for this position, typical work assignments will include:Assessing victims' immediate needs for assistance. Identifying resources that are available and providing referrals to crime victims and their families.Assisting AUSAs in locating victims and assessing their ability to testify in court proceedings. Providing attorneys with information regarding victims. Making recommendations to AUSAs about potential challenges to successful court appearances by victims.Providing in-court support to victims during and prior to hearings and trials, including courtroom orientation prior to testimony, facilitating opportunities for victims to consult with AUSAs prosecuting the case, and locating a safe, separate waiting area apart from defendants and their counsel.Coordinating with Federal, state, and local law enforcement and victim service providers in establishing comprehensive assistance plans to support victims. Sharing information regarding new victim assistance programs and services.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Salary
$59,966 - $94,317/yearConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.Qualifications
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 which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. 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; andObtaining services and assistance for victims.OR
Education
One of the following types of education
in a related field
(e.g., Criminal Justice): a Master's 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.OR
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-09 level in Federal service which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as:Assisting victims by serving as liaison with prosecutors;Analyzing victim-witness communication needs (e.g. answering questions and alleviating concerns);Providing routine resource referrals to crime victims and their families;Providing extensive assistance to victims and their families in navigating victim assistance programs and resources available and the effectiveness of these programs; andAssisting in conducting workshops or meetings with victim-witness subject-matter specialists and related officials.OR
Education
One of the following types of education
in a related field
(e.g., Criminal Justice): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree;
OR
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., 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.OR
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.Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, which includes:Required:
Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).Required:
Your resume
MUST
show relevant experience and dates
(month/day/year)
of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time).Required if you meet qualifications based on education:
An unofficial college transcript (Note: If you are selected for this position, an official transcript will be required prior to your first day.) and foreign education evaluation documentation, if applicable, as described under the "Qualifications" section of this vacancy announcement.Required, if applicable:
Veterans' Preference documentation.Required, if applicable:
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal).How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of all the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/08/2024 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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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 25-ILC-12580815-MS.Duties
If selected for this position, typical work assignments will include:Assessing victims' immediate needs for assistance. Identifying resources that are available and providing referrals to crime victims and their families.Assisting AUSAs in locating victims and assessing their ability to testify in court proceedings. Providing attorneys with information regarding victims. Making recommendations to AUSAs about potential challenges to successful court appearances by victims.Providing in-court support to victims during and prior to hearings and trials, including courtroom orientation prior to testimony, facilitating opportunities for victims to consult with AUSAs prosecuting the case, and locating a safe, separate waiting area apart from defendants and their counsel.Coordinating with Federal, state, and local law enforcement and victim service providers in establishing comprehensive assistance plans to support victims. Sharing information regarding new victim assistance programs and services.Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.Salary
$59,966 - $94,317/yearConditions of Employment
You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.Initial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication. This includes fingerprint, credit and tax checks, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.If selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.Qualifications
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 which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. 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; andObtaining services and assistance for victims.OR
Education
One of the following types of education
in a related field
(e.g., Criminal Justice): a Master's 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.OR
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-09 level in Federal service which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as:Assisting victims by serving as liaison with prosecutors;Analyzing victim-witness communication needs (e.g. answering questions and alleviating concerns);Providing routine resource referrals to crime victims and their families;Providing extensive assistance to victims and their families in navigating victim assistance programs and resources available and the effectiveness of these programs; andAssisting in conducting workshops or meetings with victim-witness subject-matter specialists and related officials.OR
Education
One of the following types of education
in a related field
(e.g., Criminal Justice): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree;
OR
3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., 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.OR
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.Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, which includes:Required:
Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).Required:
Your resume
MUST
show relevant experience and dates
(month/day/year)
of employment and work schedule for each (e.g., part-time XX hours per week or full-time).Required if you meet qualifications based on education:
An unofficial college transcript (Note: If you are selected for this position, an official transcript will be required prior to your first day.) and foreign education evaluation documentation, if applicable, as described under the "Qualifications" section of this vacancy announcement.Required, if applicable:
Veterans' Preference documentation.Required, if applicable:
CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal).How to Apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, to include the initial online assessment and submission of all the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 11/08/2024 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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