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 25-MSS-12566641-DE. https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/813033000

Duties

As the Law Enforcement Coordination Specialist, in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO), you will join a team responsible for carrying out the public safety mission of the Department of Justice and USAO in the Southern District of Mississippi. Typical work assignments for this position include: Serves as an advocate, and focal point, for planning and directing the dissemination of information and resources pertinent to various criminal laws and law enforcement programs designed to effectively enforce them. Coordinates and facilitates 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. Serves as the USAO advisor and program leader on law enforcement and community relations. Provides issue analysis, recommendations, and authoritative advice and guidance, verbally and in writing, to the U.S. Attorney, other executive staff, and Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Initiates, develops, and maintains regular and reoccurring contact with representatives of law enforcement and other public safety agencies, non-profit organizations, government entities, specialist groups, and others to best accomplish the goals of the DOJ and USAO. Participates in the planning and implementation of other district programs and initiatives by coordinating, facilitating, advising, and participating in the design, development, and operations of the program(s). Manages and monitors program funds and ensures that resources are properly allocated and utilized. Serving as a grant-related subject matter expert for the USAO as well as increasing awareness about DOJ grant programs, solicitations and training/technical assistance that will advance training and programs within the district. 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.
• Time-in-Grade: Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements 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

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-9 level in Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: Coordinating with and aiding representatives of federal and municipal law enforcement agencies, that are external to the agency, to improve public safety or prevent crime, which may include implementing projects or program activities to reduce violent crime, gun violence, drug and gun trafficking, fraud, and/or human trafficking. Planning community outreach activities in collaboration with community groups and/or representatives of agencies and organizations that provide education, social services, public service, or other similar support. Creating and presenting information orally and in writing to increase awareness and knowledge of law enforcement and individuals in or serving communities, which may include promoting grant programs and no cost training and technical assistance opportunities. 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. 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/. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): VEOA allows eligible veterans to apply and compete for positions announced under merit promotion procedures when the hiring agency is recruiting from outside its own workforce. To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, a veteran must be honorably separated and either a preference eligible or have substantially completed three (3) or more years of continuous active military service. If you are applying for a Merit Promotion announcement and wish to be considered under VEOA, you must submit a copy of the Member Copy 4 of your DD-214, in addition to any other required documents listed on this announcement. Special Employment Consideration: Persons with disabilities, veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more, certain other veterans, spouses of certain members of the armed forces, and returning Peace Corps volunteers are examples of individuals who are potentially eligible for non-competitive appointments. For further information, click on the links provided below . You must specify in your online questionnaire under what authority you wish to be considered and submit appropriate documentation to verify your eligibility. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities Links: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Types-of-Appointments

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 Southern District of Mississippi 501 East Court Street Jackson, MS 39201 US
• Name: Cynthia Pittman
• Phone: (601) 965-4480
• Email: [email protected]