The U.S. Parole Commission (USPC) promotes public safety and strives for justice and fairness in the exercise of its authority to release and supervise offenders under its jurisdiction. This position is located in the Victims Support Program, in the Office of General Counsel at the USPC. The Victim Witness Program Coordinator is a senior member of the Victim Witness Program and is responsible for the notification and provision of services to victims of crimes during the criminal justice process.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The primary purpose of the work is to plan and implement the provision of specialized services for victims and witnesses of crime to facilitate victim and witness participation in the hearing process. Maintains oversight, direction, and guidance of the Commission's Victim Support Program. Provides technical expertise in identifying the full range of services provided by criminal justice partners, state and local agencies, and other organizations. Partners with community agencies concerning victim witness issues. Ensures that victims and witnesses understand the criticality of participating in the legal process and how the legal process works. Supports victims and witnesses through the hearing process. Coordinates specialized services and referrals to victims and witnesses of crime, including vulnerable victims (children, the elderly, the disabled, and victims of domestic violence and sexual assault). Represents the agency in any matters related to the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA). Serves as a liaison between the U.S. Parole Commission, the U.S. Attorney's Offices, and the U.S. Attorney General's Crime Victim's Working Group to ensure compliance with the CVRA. Ensures that victim and witness rights are accorded throughout the parole and revocation processes in accordance with the Attorney General's Guidelines on Victim and Witness Assistance.

Requirements

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary or two-year trial period.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after 12/31/1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement at any time if openings occur in other offices serviced by Justice Management Division, HR Operations.
• May require local travel throughout the Washington metropolitan area to attend hearings in local jails, correctional facilities, or teleconferences (up to 25% of the time).

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Victim Witness Program Coordinator at (GS-0301-12), you must possess the required specialized experience specific to the series and grade you're applying to. If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you will need to demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level, to meet the time-in-grade requirements for this occupational series and grade. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF-50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information). Specialized Experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is defined as: Assessing the potential impacts of crimes on victims or witnesses; Collaborating with government or community-based agencies to provide services to crime victims or witnesses; AND Ensuring victim or witness rights are accorded throughout the parole or revocation processes or other criminal justice proceedings. You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, by the closing date of this announcement, 07/25/2024. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address United States Parole Commission 2 Constitution Square 145 N Street NE Room 9W.300 Washington, DC 20530 US
• Name: Christina Hanson
• Phone: 202-425-2174
• Email: [email protected]