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Job opening: Victim Assistant (OA)

Salary: $54 799 - 71 237 per year
Employment Type: Full-time
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. This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under 24-NDAL-12349290-MS.

Duties

If selected for this position, you will serve as a Victim Witness Assistant performing duties such as: Providing information and assistance to victims that include crisis intervention resources, assistance in securing medical treatment for injuries, information on legal rights and resources available, emergency housing options, employment services and transportation assistance. Coordinating with local, state and Federal law enforcement agencies to assist victims with the return of their property being held as evidence or to obtain copies of reports needed for securing services and assistance from other programs (e.g. Crime Victim Compensation). Securing travel and lodging reservations for victims and witnesses at government rates, when needed. Establishing and maintains working files consisting of correspondence and reports pertinent to cases. Producing a variety of written documents and materials utilizing a range of office software application. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress..

Requirements

  • 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

Applicant that is a proficient Bilingual (English/Spanish) is highly preferred. To be qualified at the GS 08, you must have: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07. Specialized experience is defined as experience providing victim and witness assistance services such as: making or arranging direct contact with victims, witnesses, and official personnel to provide administrative support, referral, and comprehensive information regarding victim's rights, available options, community resources, and the legal system. To be qualified, you must type at least 40 words per minute based on a 5 minute sample with three or fewer errors. (A typing test may later be required.) 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/.

Education


Contacts

  • Address Northern District of Alabama 1801 Fourth Ave. North Birmingham, AL 35203 US
  • Name: Theresa Bossard
  • Phone: 205-244-2072
  • Email: [email protected]

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