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-ND-12931362-MS.

GS-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-07 level in Federal service performing the following types of duties: assisting with ongoing victim-witness communication needs; communicating effectively by utilizing a variety of written media; and determining the elements of an effective agency witness program.

OR Education: Master's or equivalent degree OR 2 (two) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to 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 Combination of 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 performing the following types of duties; coordinating, speaking, and developing training for the agency, providing direction of other victim witness staff, developing a network with federal, tribal, and state prosecution-based victim assistance staff.

OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral 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 Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements.

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:

At the full performance level, the Tribal Victim Assistance Specialist provides a variety of services related to the victim witness program.

Specific duties include: Coordinating or performing dissemination of information to various victim assistance laws, Department of Justice policy and programs on victim assistance and services in Indian Country; Serving as an advocate for matters within the district and provides assistance, guidance, and training sessions to the U.S.

Attorney, district staff, and staff of tribal, federal, state, and local legal and law enforcement organizations; Developing and maintaining a library of resource materials for use by tribal victims, community organizations, and district office staff; Advocating on behalf of crime victims in regard to issues and problems caused by the crime being prosecuted in the District; Providing in-court support during hearings and trials; and, Responding to tribal victim inquiries via phone, e-mail, letters, and fax, assessing victim concerns, and determining program eligibility for victim assistance services.

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