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, Portland, Maine, us, 04122
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit
justice.gov/usao . As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 25-ME-12565170-DE.
DutiesAt the full performance level, you will provide a variety of services related to the victim witness program of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), District of Maine. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:
Serving as liaison between the US Attorney and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on victim matters;
Providing advice to USAO District Management on victim matters;
Responsible for the oversight, direction and guidance of the District's Victim Assistance Program;
Administering special programs and funds for victims;
Directing the dissemination of information pertinent to various victim assistance laws;
Speaking to public, civic, industry and special interest groups on victim's issues;
Reviewing literature and research on new and developing victim issues;
Conducting training sessions to AUSAs and Support Staff by providing information and resources concerning victim assistance matters;
Coordinating efforts with local victim services providers, state and local social services, state and local law enforcement based victim assistance providers, and local prosecution based victim assistance staff;
Responding to victim inquiries, assessing concerns, and determining program eligibility for victim assistance services;
Providing information to victims on schedule changes, status of defendant's pleas, results of trial, etc.;
Providing in-court support to victims during hearings and trials;
Obtaining services and assistance for victims through specific federal programs and funds;
Generating statistical and quantitative reports and analyses of program activity;
Managing the District's Fact Witness Program controlling general accounts for travel and lodging;
Recommending and revising District policies and procedures as needed concerning witness travel services;
Obtaining services and assistance for witnesses through various federal programs and funding sources.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Salary
$67,743 - $106,549/year
Conditions 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.
Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
QualificationsGS-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 performing or assisting with the following types of duties: Maintaining mutual communication with other federal, state, and local organizations, to include other organizations promoting the rights of victim services; responding to victim inquiries; and advocating on behalf of crime victims in regard to issues and problems caused by the crime; and providing in-court support during hearings or trials.
Education :
One of the following types of education
in a related field
(e.g., Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology): 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 specialized experience and graduate-level education as described above may be used to meet total qualifications requirements when combined equal 100% of the requirements.
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 performing or assisting with the following types of duties: Advising upper-level management officials on victim matters, providing oversight and guidance for victim and witness programs to include the funds management of the special programs, and conducting training programs for staff concerning the administration and use of both victim and witness services.
Education :
One of the following types of education
in a related field
(e.g., Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (such as a LL.M);
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 specialized experience and graduate-level education as described above may be used to meet total qualifications requirements when combined equal 100% of the requirements.
Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Your resume showing 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).
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.
A recent copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing title, series, grade, and full performance level (FPL); AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
CTAP/ICTAP documentation if applicable.
VEOA documentation if applicable.
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation, submit documentation to support your request.
How to ApplyPlease 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 the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/30/2024 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
For further details on the application process, visit
USAJOBS .
BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Review our benefits.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
justice.gov/usao . As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 25-ME-12565170-DE.
DutiesAt the full performance level, you will provide a variety of services related to the victim witness program of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), District of Maine. If selected, you will receive formal and/or on-the-job training as needed. Duties include:
Serving as liaison between the US Attorney and local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on victim matters;
Providing advice to USAO District Management on victim matters;
Responsible for the oversight, direction and guidance of the District's Victim Assistance Program;
Administering special programs and funds for victims;
Directing the dissemination of information pertinent to various victim assistance laws;
Speaking to public, civic, industry and special interest groups on victim's issues;
Reviewing literature and research on new and developing victim issues;
Conducting training sessions to AUSAs and Support Staff by providing information and resources concerning victim assistance matters;
Coordinating efforts with local victim services providers, state and local social services, state and local law enforcement based victim assistance providers, and local prosecution based victim assistance staff;
Responding to victim inquiries, assessing concerns, and determining program eligibility for victim assistance services;
Providing information to victims on schedule changes, status of defendant's pleas, results of trial, etc.;
Providing in-court support to victims during hearings and trials;
Obtaining services and assistance for victims through specific federal programs and funds;
Generating statistical and quantitative reports and analyses of program activity;
Managing the District's Fact Witness Program controlling general accounts for travel and lodging;
Recommending and revising District policies and procedures as needed concerning witness travel services;
Obtaining services and assistance for witnesses through various federal programs and funding sources.
Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.
Salary
$67,743 - $106,549/year
Conditions 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.
Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
QualificationsGS-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 performing or assisting with the following types of duties: Maintaining mutual communication with other federal, state, and local organizations, to include other organizations promoting the rights of victim services; responding to victim inquiries; and advocating on behalf of crime victims in regard to issues and problems caused by the crime; and providing in-court support during hearings or trials.
Education :
One of the following types of education
in a related field
(e.g., Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology): 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 specialized experience and graduate-level education as described above may be used to meet total qualifications requirements when combined equal 100% of the requirements.
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 performing or assisting with the following types of duties: Advising upper-level management officials on victim matters, providing oversight and guidance for victim and witness programs to include the funds management of the special programs, and conducting training programs for staff concerning the administration and use of both victim and witness services.
Education :
One of the following types of education
in a related field
(e.g., Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (such as a LL.M);
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 specialized experience and graduate-level education as described above may be used to meet total qualifications requirements when combined equal 100% of the requirements.
Required DocumentsTo apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire (This is completed automatically during the apply online process).
Your resume showing 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).
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.
A recent copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing title, series, grade, and full performance level (FPL); AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.
CTAP/ICTAP documentation if applicable.
VEOA documentation if applicable.
If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation, submit documentation to support your request.
How to ApplyPlease 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 the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 10/30/2024 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
For further details on the application process, visit
USAJOBS .
BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Review our benefits.
#J-18808-Ljbffr