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 applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 24-ILC-12440410-MS.

Duties

If selected for this position, typical work assignments will include: Maintaining professional contacts with staffs of federal, state, and local legal and law enforcement organizations to best accomplish the goals of the Department of Justice and the district. Disseminating information and resources pertinent to various criminal laws and law enforcement programs designed to effectively enforce them. Providing information directly to state and local law enforcement organizations by active service and participating in task forces, committees, and associations. Informing law enforcement officials of the organization, operation, responsibilities, and strengths of counterpart organizations. Coordinating and facilitating the presentation of large conferences and training programs that address law enforcement/criminal justice needs in the district, which are available to federal, state, and local law enforcement, community members and other government agencies or associations that might benefit from the training. Assessing training needs based on an analysis of functional area responsibility, availability of existing training programs, and level of expertise of district law enforcement officials. Maintaining resource materials, as necessary, for use by law enforcement, other public safety representatives, non-governmental community organizations, and USAO staff. Reviewing literature on law enforcement, public safety, and related issues, and analyzes changes in legislation, case law, court rules, DOJ policies and other issues of direct relevance to USAO programs. Serving as the grant related subject matter expert for the USAO and liaises with the grant making agencies. Providing the USAO guidance related to a variety of grants-related activities, including appropriate methods of engaging agencies who seek to apply for grant funding. 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

GS-9: To be eligible at the GS-09 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-07 level in Federal service which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as assisting in the development and implementation of a public safety initiatives or programs; effectively collaborating with representatives of law enforcement organizations; AND maintaining communication between law enforcement officials. OR Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice): 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 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, Education, OR a combination of Education and Experience. Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in Federal service which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. Specialized Experience is playing a significant role in public safety initiatives or programs; effectively collaborating with representatives of law enforcement organizations to support safety objectives, resolve conflicts and/or manage challenges; AND developing and/or disseminating advances in law enforcement policies and procedures. OR Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., 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 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. GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level, you must meet one full year of specialized experience as defined below. Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service which could have been gained in the federal, public, and/or private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as developing or adapting, implementing, and overseeing public safety programs and/or initiatives (e.g. anti-violence programs, drug reduction initiatives, human trafficking prevention, child exploitation prevention, public affairs/community outreach program) for an organization; communicating, collaborating, and/or promoting partnerships with representatives of a variety of private and/or public safety organizations to support safety objectives, resolve conflicts and/or manage challenges; AND analyzing, and/or presenting information orally and/or in writing to train others and/or to aid managers in decision making. 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

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. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov

OR

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Contacts

• Address Central District of Illinois 318 S. 6th Street Springfield, IL 62701 US
• Name: Fabiola LaPorte
• Phone: 217-492-4483
• Email: [email protected]