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Victim And Witness Assistance Program Coordinator
If 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 South Dakota. Typical work assignments will include: Conducts segments of training sessions and provides information and resources to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), support staff, agents and staff of federal investigative agencies, and state and local law enforcement and community services providers on victim assistance matters. 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. Maintains records and provides oversight of these special programs and funds. Assists staff by securing a wide variety of specialized victim services, e.g., translators, special transportation, etc.; And provides witnesses with information pertaining to the criminal justice process, and the State Crime Victim Compensation Program application requirements. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. To qualify for this position, you must meet at least one of the following criteria or an equivalent combination of education and experience: GS-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 is communicating with other organizations promoting the rights of 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/or trials. 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. 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 combination, graduate education must be in excess of one (1) full year. GS-11: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have one of the following: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is assisting in conducting workshops, presentations and/or meetings with law enforcement personnel and/or related officials; providing in-court support to victims during hearings /trials; providing a variety of information and assistance to victims and their families in navigating victim assistance programs and/or available resources (i.e., crisis intervention resources, assistance in securing medical treatment for injuries, information on legal rights and resources, etc.); and responding to victim inquiries and/or providing information to victims regarding status of their case/trial. Education: One of the following @types of education in a related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Victimology, Criminal Justice): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. 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 combination, graduate education must be in excess of two (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. 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. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
If 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 South Dakota. Typical work assignments will include: Conducts segments of training sessions and provides information and resources to Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs), support staff, agents and staff of federal investigative agencies, and state and local law enforcement and community services providers on victim assistance matters. 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. Maintains records and provides oversight of these special programs and funds. Assists staff by securing a wide variety of specialized victim services, e.g., translators, special transportation, etc.; And provides witnesses with information pertaining to the criminal justice process, and the State Crime Victim Compensation Program application requirements. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. To qualify for this position, you must meet at least one of the following criteria or an equivalent combination of education and experience: GS-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 is communicating with other organizations promoting the rights of 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/or trials. 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. 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 combination, graduate education must be in excess of one (1) full year. GS-11: To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, you must have one of the following: At least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is assisting in conducting workshops, presentations and/or meetings with law enforcement personnel and/or related officials; providing in-court support to victims during hearings /trials; providing a variety of information and assistance to victims and their families in navigating victim assistance programs and/or available resources (i.e., crisis intervention resources, assistance in securing medical treatment for injuries, information on legal rights and resources, etc.); and responding to victim inquiries and/or providing information to victims regarding status of their case/trial. Education: One of the following @types of education in a related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Victimology, Criminal Justice): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree. 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 combination, graduate education must be in excess of two (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. 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. All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.