The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York's mission is to investigate, prosecute and deter violations of federal statutes, enforce and represent the interests of the United States in civil litigation, uphold civil, constitutional and victims' rights, and foster partnerships with other federal, state and local government agencies and community groups.

Duties

This Victim Witness Coordinator provides assistance and liaison services to crime victims and witnesses to facilitate prosecutions. Duties include managing the USAO program; communicating with victims and witnesses to assess their immediate assistance needs; providing resource referral counseling to crime victims, their families and witnesses; assisting victims by serving as liaison with USAO prosecutors; and performing outreach and collaboration with local, state and Federal law enforcement, Federal investigative agency victim specialists, community organizations and social service agencies. If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for providing Victim Witness Coordinator support in the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York, located in Brooklyn, New York, focusing in the areas of providing a variety of services related to the victim witness program. Typical work assignments will include: Identifying resources and providing referrals to crime victims, their families, and witnesses. Assisting with locating victims and witnesses and assessing their ability to testify in court proceedings. Providing information to victims on schedule changes, status of defendant's pleas, and results of trial. Providing in-court support to victims and witnesses during and prior to hearings and trials. Speaking to public, civic, industry and special interest groups on victim's issues. Helping to develop and implement program protocols specific to the New York Office to ensure compliance with Departmental guidelines and provides issue analysis and recommendations on victim matters. Collaborating with law enforcement personnel, Federal investigative agency victim specialists and social service providers.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• A pre-employment drug test will be required.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• Must provide resume and supporting documents (See required documents).
• Time-in-Grade: Current or former Federal employees applying under merit promotion considerations must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements for consideration within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
• You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) that includes (3) of the (4) following duties: Developing partnerships with agencies that provide medical, psychological, legal, financial, shelter, childcare and/or employment services for victims, their families, and/or witnesses; Delivering internal and external training to various audiences on victim assistance laws; Coordinating travel arrangements for crime victims, their families, and/or witnesses to attend court appearances; Collaborating with law enforcement and victim service providers to establish support plans for victims. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. You must submit your SF-50 that shows Time-in-Grade eligibility and reflects your title, series, and grade. No award SF-50 will be accepted; recommended SF-50s include promotions and step increases (within grade increases).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address US Attorney's Office Eastern District of New York 271-A Cadman Plaza East Brooklyn, NY 11201 US
• Name: MID-ATLANTIC SERVICE BRANCH
• Email: [email protected]