Victim Witness Assistant (OA)

About the role

The Victim Witness Assistant position in the St. Louis Office will provide support to victims and assist with coordinating services and resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide information and assistance to victims, including crisis intervention resources, medical treatment, legal rights, housing options, employment services, and transportation assistance.
• Coordinate with law enforcement to assist victims with property return and report copies.
• Secure travel and lodging reservations for victims and witnesses at government rates.
• Establish and maintain working files containing relevant correspondence and reports.
• Generate a variety of written documents and materials using office software applications.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or Nationality
• Pre-employment adjudication including fingerprint, credit, and tax checks, and drug testing.
• Continued employment subject to a favorable background investigation.
• Registration for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Time-in-Grade requirement within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

• GS-7: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-6 level in Federal Service, including tracking case status and assisting with trial preparation.
• GS-08: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 level in Federal Service, including providing victim and witness assistance services.

Special Considerations

• ICTAP/CTAP eligible for displaced Federal employees.
• VEOA eligible for veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability.
• Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities.
• Non-competitive appointment authorities.

Benefits

• Civilian Service Retirement System (CSRS)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays
• Telework
• Life insurance
• Health benefits
• Retirement plan