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.
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: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level is defined as performing the following types of duties: supporting ongoing victim-witness communication needs by participating in a comprehensive victim-witness program; disseminating information and responding to victim witness issues by communicating effectively with the public and/or law enforcement agencies; assisting with witness travel services; and providing direct support to crime victims and/or witnesses. OR 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; OR 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 Graduate Level 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: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level is defined as performing the following types of duties: assisting victims and witness by serving as liaison with prosecutors; analyzing victim-witness communication needs; providing routine resource referrals to crime victims and their families; providing extensive assistance to victims and witnesses navigating assistance programs and resources available; and assisting in conducting workshops or meetings with victim-witness subject-matter specialists and related officials. OR Education: One of the following types of education in a related field: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology); OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related. 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/.
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for performing a wide range of services related to the Victim Witness program for the U.S. Attorney's Office, District of New Hampshire. 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 victim's 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 regarding 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.