Tribal Victim Assistance Specialist

Full Job Description

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 26-UT-12902641-MS.

GS-11 To be qualified 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 ExperienceAt least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level.

Specialized experience is defined as advocating on behalf of crime victims; providing information to victims regarding status of cases and results of trials; providing in court support during hearings; obtaining services and assistance for victims; analyzing victim communication needs; and developing and administering a comprehensive tribal victim program.

OR Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Law): a Ph.D.

or equivalent doctoral degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M.

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.

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.

To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form.

Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

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.

To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria.

You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application.

Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Major Duties:

If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for performing specific program activities within the District of Utah which promote compliance with federal laws and policy concerning assistance for federal crime victims.

Typical work assignments will include: Coordinating with Department personnel, tribal, federal, state and local law enforcement and victim service providers in providing victims with the services required by federal law and Departmental Guidelines.

Researching, reviewing and distributing to Department personnel, federal, state and local law enforcement and victim service agencies, any information regarding new programs and services for victims in Indian Country.

Developing and providing training, information and resources to attorneys, support staff, and staff of federal investigative agencies, state and local law enforcement and community services providers on tribal victim matters.

Ensuring regular and effective functioning of the district-level programs to promote compliance with federal guidelines and overall litigative effectiveness.

Speaking to public, civic, industry and special interest groups about victim issues to publicize federal efforts to develop and improve programs for victims, and efforts to promote interest and support at the local level.

Responding to tribal victim inquiries via phone, e-mail, letter and fax, assessing victim concerns and determining eligibility for victim services.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.