Victim Witness Program Specialist (Regional)

About the role

This position is located in the Office of Field Operations, Special Operations Division (SOD), Enforcement Support Branch (ESB), Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP). The incumbent serves as a Regional Victim Witness Coordinator (RVWC) performing victim‑witness coordination duties in support of Field Operations and provides training and technical assistance to the VWAP.

Duties

• GS‑12 level:
  • Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims receive their due rights and services.
  • Monitor the case management system and the Victim Notification System for updates.
  • Work under the direction of the National Program Manager to establish partnerships with federal, state, and local partners to enhance victim services.
• GS‑13 level:
  • Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims receive their due rights and services.
  • Monitor the case management system and the Victim Notification System for updates.
  • Work independently to establish partnerships with federal, state, and local partners to enhance victim services.

Requirements

• U.S. citizen or national.
• Selective Service registration required for males born on or after December 31, 1959 (or an approved exemption).
• Pass a drug screen and be subject to random drug testing.
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Meet all applicable time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing date.
• Financial disclosure may be required if selected, in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Sign a mobility agreement as required by ATF’s mobility policy; failure to sign will result in removal from the hiring process.
• This is a non‑bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

• GS‑12 qualification: One year of specialized experience at the GS‑11 level, including:
  • Fundamental knowledge of the DOJ Attorney General Guidelines, the Victims Rights and Restitution Act, and the Crime Victims Rights Act.
  • Providing direct support and services to victims and witnesses of crimes.
  • Making oral presentations to large groups.
  • Working with DOJ’s Victim Notification System or an equivalent system to track victims.
• GS‑13 qualification: One year of specialized experience at the GS‑12 level, including:
  • Extensive insight into crisis‑intervention techniques for large numbers of victims/witnesses of mass‑casualty or catastrophic events.
  • Measuring program effectiveness and efficiency of procedures.
  • Creating informational resources to advance program goals.
  • Interpreting, explaining, and applying relevant laws, regulations, and procedures.
  • Participating in community efforts to provide and promote victim assistance and awareness.

Additional Information

• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience; qualification must be met through experience alone.
• Applicants may be eligible for CTAP or ICTAP priority selection if they meet eligibility criteria and provide required documentation.
• After submitting the application, candidates must complete a USA Hire assessment within 48 hours of the announcement’s closing date (10/01/2026).
• Mobility plan: new hires must sign a mobility agreement to facilitate short‑term or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau.