Tribal Victim Assistance Specialist

GS-09

To be qualified 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 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level.

Specialized experience is defined as experience supporting others that advocate on behalf of crime victims; providing information to victims in regard to status of cases and results of trials; providing in court support during hearings; and obtaining services and assistance for victims.

• One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Social work, Psychology, Sociology): a master’s or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.B.); OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

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.

• 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 1 full year.

To be qualified 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 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level.

Specialized experience is defined as experience advocating on behalf of crime victims; providing information to victims in regards to status of cases and results of trials; providing in court support during hearings; and obtaining services and assistance for victims; analyzing victim communication needs; developing and administering a comprehensive victim/witness program; conducting workshops or meetings with victim subject‑matter specialists and related officials;

and determining the elements of an effective victim assistance program.

• One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g., Criminal Justice, Social work, Psychology, Sociology): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.

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.

• 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.

• Eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

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. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is available at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

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. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is available at http://.