Victim Assistance Specialist

GS-9 Eligibility

To be eligible at the GS-9 level, you must meet at least one of the following conditions, as defined below:
Specialized Experience, Education, or a combination of Education and Experience.

• One year of specialized experience which includes experience providing victim assistance, victim services and/or case management; AND collaborating with community organizations, state and local law enforcement, federal agencies, and/or committees on victim assistance issues.

• 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. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as:
  Criminal Justice, Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Behavioral Science etc.

• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18.
  
  Add the two percentages.

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.

• One year of specialized experience which includes experience collaborating with various groups (i.e. public, civic, industry and/or special interest groups) on victim assistance matters to develop and improve programs for victims; conducting training on victim assistance matters; preparing reports on the analysis of victim assistance program activities; AND assisting in designing brochures and other outreach materials on victim assistance and/or victim services.

• Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as:
  Criminal Justice, Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Behavioral Science etc.

• A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18.
  
  Add the two percentages.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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://.