About this role
Job SummaryFor 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 26-NE-12979904-DE.
QualificationsGS-09: To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, you must have one of the following: at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in Federal service. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is defined as communicating with public and/or law enforcement organizations promoting victim services; responding to victim inquiries and/or providing information to victims regarding status of their case/trial; and providing in-court support during hearings and trials. OR Education: One of the following types of education in a related field e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Victimology, Criminal Justice): a Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR two (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 experience as described in A and education as described in B that when combined, are equivalent to 100% of the required qualifications. To calculate your percentage of graduate education, first determine the total number of graduate hours that exceed 18 semester hours (or your school definition of one year of graduate study), then divide the total number of your excess graduate semester hours by 18 (or your school definition of one year of graduate study). To calculate your percentage of qualifying experience, divide your total number of months of qualifying experience by 12. Now, add the two percentages together. The sum of the percentages must equal at least 100%. (Only graduate education in excess of the first full year may be used in this calculation.) 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/. 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. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. Special Employment Consideration - Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below . You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities Links: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments
Major DutiesIf selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing a variety of victim and witness assistance functions in the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Nebraska. Typical work assignments will include: Coordinating with federal investigative agencies and AUSAs to identify cases with victims and obtain victim contact information in a timely manner. Speaking to public, civic, industry and special interest groups on victim's issues. Responding to victim inquiries, assesses victim concerns, and determines program eligibility for victim-witness services. Providing information to victims on schedule changes, status of defendant's pleas, results of trial, whether a defendant is incarcerated and for how long, opportunities to address the court, and post-sentencing notification. Providing in-court support during hearings and trials. Obtaining services and assistance for victims & witnesses through specific federal programs and funds. Maintaining records and provides oversight of these special programs and funds. Maintaining victim centered databases, sending mailings and providing notifications. Assisting staff by securing a wide variety of specialized victim services, e.g., translators, special transportation, etc.; and Providing witnesses with information pertaining to the criminal justice process, and the State Crime Victim Compensation Program application requirements.