Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
Victim-Witness Specialist
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Telework Eligibility: The office telework policy REQUIRES this position to be in the office three (3) days per week with Wednesday being a mandatory in-office day. 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 All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 25-NDIL-12659885-DE. Duties
If selected for this position, you will serve as Victim-Witness Specialist for the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Northern District of Illinois. Typical work assignments will include: Direct dissemination of information pertinent to various victim and witness protection laws; Speaking to public, civic, industry, and special interest groups on victims issues; Coordinating efforts with local victim services providers, social services, law enforcement based victim assistance providers, and prosecution based victim-witness staff; Responding to victim inquiries, assessing concerns, and determining program eligibility for victim-witness services; Advocating on behalf of crime victims in regard to issues and problems caused by crime; Providing information to victims on schedule changes, status of defendant's pleas, results of trial; Providing in-court support during hearings and trials; Obtaining services and assistance for victims and witnesses through specific federal programs and funds; Reviewing literature on victim-witness issues; Generating statistical and quantitative reports and analysis of program activity; Analyzing and applying changes in legislation, case law, and court rules. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Salary
$97,079 - $126,198/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. Qualifications
GS-12
To be eligible at the GS-12 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
At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following types of duties: analyzing victim-witness communication needs in order to develop and administer a comprehensive victim-witness program; providing recommendations to senior management on victim related matters; providing information and direct support to crime victims throughout the legal process; and coordinating with organization personnel, law enforcement, and victim service providers to provide victim services required by law. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. 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. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire. Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each. A recent copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing title, series, grade, and full performance level (FPL) if you are a current or former Federal employee. CTAP/ICTAP documentation if applicable. VEOA documentation if applicable. 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 the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/10/2025 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. Benefits
A 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.
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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 All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 25-NDIL-12659885-DE. Duties
If selected for this position, you will serve as Victim-Witness Specialist for the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), Northern District of Illinois. Typical work assignments will include: Direct dissemination of information pertinent to various victim and witness protection laws; Speaking to public, civic, industry, and special interest groups on victims issues; Coordinating efforts with local victim services providers, social services, law enforcement based victim assistance providers, and prosecution based victim-witness staff; Responding to victim inquiries, assessing concerns, and determining program eligibility for victim-witness services; Advocating on behalf of crime victims in regard to issues and problems caused by crime; Providing information to victims on schedule changes, status of defendant's pleas, results of trial; Providing in-court support during hearings and trials; Obtaining services and assistance for victims and witnesses through specific federal programs and funds; Reviewing literature on victim-witness issues; Generating statistical and quantitative reports and analysis of program activity; Analyzing and applying changes in legislation, case law, and court rules. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Salary
$97,079 - $126,198/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. Qualifications
GS-12
To be eligible at the GS-12 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
At least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 in federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing the following types of duties: analyzing victim-witness communication needs in order to develop and administer a comprehensive victim-witness program; providing recommendations to senior management on victim related matters; providing information and direct support to crime victims throughout the legal process; and coordinating with organization personnel, law enforcement, and victim service providers to provide victim services required by law. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. 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. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)
VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. Required Documents
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Your responses to the Online Occupational Questionnaire. Your resume showing relevant experience and dates (month/day/year) of employment and work schedule for each. A recent copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing title, series, grade, and full performance level (FPL) if you are a current or former Federal employee. CTAP/ICTAP documentation if applicable. VEOA documentation if applicable. 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 the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/10/2025 the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. Benefits
A 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.
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