For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit: U.S. Attorneys | Executive Office for United States Attorneys | United States Department of Justice This temporary promotion may be extended up to one additional year. This position may be made permanent without further competition.

Duties

This position is located in the Executive Office for United States Attorneys and/or United States Attorney's Office (EOUSA), Employee Assistance Program Office. Typical duties will include: Leads the team in accomplishing assignments within the timeframes for completion. Coaches the team in selecting and applying appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques. Determines client treatment needs and coordinates with available community resources. Develops appropriate problem-solving plan for each referral. Identifies and selects resources best suited for each client's needs including type of resource, facilities, and cost. Assures client fully understands recommended plan.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• You must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See http://www.sss.gov/.
• 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

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. NOTE: Applicants MUST submit an official or unofficial transcript. Failure to provide the required documents will render you not eligible for consideration. Licensure: A current, active, valid, unrestricted clinical license to practice Social Work independently, offered by a U.S. State, District of Columbia, Commonwealth, territory, or jurisdiction. (Note: You MUST submit copies of your licenses or certifications with your resume. Failure to provide required documents will render you not eligible for consideration.) Specialized Experience GS-14: Applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in federal service such as: advising employees and supervisors on matters related to a federal Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing counseling support to employees, assessing client treatment needs, or serving as a liason betwen work and treatment settings. 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 Employee Assistance Program 1620 Pendleton Street Columbia, SC 29201 US
• Name: Carol McCoy
• Phone: 202-735-6878
• Email: carol.mccoy@usdoj.gov