Tribal Victim Assistant Specialist

Summary

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys Offices visit Provides authoritative advice to District USAO Management and acts as a focal point for tribal victim matters within the district. Implements effective protocols for AUSAs (Assistant United States Attorneys). Provides program oversight direction and guidance to successfully implement a tribal victim assistance program. Designs develops and implements the dissemination of information pertinent to the numerous victim protection laws and the Department of Justice policy and programs concerning victim related matters to include any relevant victim services.
If selected for this position you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for enforcing tribal local state and federal law. 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 the AG 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 AUSAs support staff and staff of federal investigative agencies and 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.

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.
• You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

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-9 level.

Specialized Experience is defined as experience with victims rights and advocacy in relationship to the Department of Justice and the USAO (United States Attorneys Office) mission and to that of tribal state and local law enforcement organizations to which applicable federal statues apply. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with persons of different cultures ethnicities and socio-economic status and variety of personnel in varying positions both internal and external to the District treating all individuals withpatience sensitivity respect and dignity; and ability to handle stress and make sound decisions.

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.

Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification 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: 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