Tribal Victim Assistance Specialist

• Hiring Agency: Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 26-NM--MS.

At the full performance level, the Tribal Victim Assistance Specialist will provide a variety of services related to the victim witness program. Specific duties will include:
Coordinating or performing dissemination of information to various victim assistance laws, Department of Justice policy and programs on victim assistance and services in Indian Country.

Serves as an advocate for matters within the district and provides assistance, guidance, and training sessions to the U.S. Attorney, district staff, and staff of tribal, federal, state, and local legal and law enforcement organizations. Develops and maintains a library of resource materials for use by tribal victims, community organizations, and district office staff.

Advocating on behalf of crime victims in regard to issues and problems caused by the crime being prosecuted in the District. Providing in-court support during hearings and trials Responding to tribal victim inquiries via phone, e-mail, letters, and fax, assessing victim concerns, and determining program eligibility for victim assistance services. Provide authoritative advice to District USAO Management and act as a focal point for tribal victim matters within the District.

Plan, direct, and perform tribal victim assistance program operations within the District. Serves as liaison between U.S. Attorney and tribal, local, state and federal law enforcement agencies on victim matters. Speaks at forums with high-level officials from a variety of organizations to publicize federal efforts to develop and improve programs for victims, and to promote interest and support at the local level.

Coordinate efforts with investigative agencies, prosecutors and EOUSA personnel on all large victim cases to minimize the cost of notification while not jeopardizing the receipt of notification. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

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:// 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://www
2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.

The posted pay range is $62392 – $98141/yr.

This position requires a Other security clearance.

Applications close on .

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.