Victim Witness Program Specialist (Regional)

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  . We need to not repeat job title as heading. The job title is Victim Witness Program Specialist (GS-12/GS-13). Not to be used as heading. We need to include metadata like location? It says located in Office of Field Operations, Special Operations Division (SOD), Enforcement Support Branch (ESB), Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP). Could be part of About the role. We need to preserve all substantive info: summary, duties (both GS-12 and GS-13), requirements (conditions of employment), qualifications (specialized experience for GS-12 and GS-13, education note), benefits. We need to remove duplicated lines: there are repeated sentences about providing direct victim services etc. We'll keep one instance maybe but need to preserve all substantive info; we can combine but not lose info. Probably okay to deduplicate identical sentences. We must not include boilerplate like EEO, reasonable accommodation, selective service (though selective service is a condition of employment, we should keep that as requirement). Actually selective service is listed under Conditions of employment. So we keep that. We also need to keep mobility plan, financial disclosure, etc. Those are part of requirements. We need to keep "Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement." etc. That's more like generic statements; maybe we can keep under Requirements or Qualifications? It's about commitment etc. Might be considered boilerplate but it's substantive? It's about candidate commitment. Might be considered fluff but it's in the posting. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The "Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement..." is not exactly boilerplate but could be considered generic. However it's part of the announcement. I'd keep it under Requirements or maybe a separate section like "Additional Information". But we only have allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We could put that under Requirements or Qualifications. It's about candidate attributes; maybe under Requirements. We also have "Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):" details. That's specific info about eligibility for displaced federal employees. That's substantive; we should keep under Requirements. We also have "Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations" etc. That's maybe boilerplate but it's about ethical obligations. Might be considered legal? Could be removed? It's not EEO but still a notice. The instruction says remove legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate. This is a notice of ethical obligations, maybe considered legal. Safer to remove. Also "Reasonable Accommodation" etc is legal; remove. Selective Service we keep as requirement. "Additional information" about CTAP/ICTAP we keep. "EEO Statement/Policy" remove. "Reasonable Accommodation" remove. "Selective Service" we already have. "Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov." maybe keep as part of requirement. "Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government..." appears twice; we can keep once. Now structure:

  About the role

  Summary: 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 a variety of victim witness coordination duties in support of Field Operations and is assigned to provide training and technical assistance to the VWAP.

  Responsibilities

  • Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims are being afforded their due rights and services.
  • Monitor 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-12)
  • Work independently to establish partnerships with federal, state and local partners to enhance victim services. (GS-13)
  But we need to differentiate GS-12 vs GS-13 duties? The posting lists same first two bullets for both, then third differs. We could combine: For GS-12: work under direction; for GS-13: work independently. We could note that. Maybe better to have two sub-lists? But we can just include both bullets with note. We could also include the duties for GS-13 specialized experience later under Qualifications. But responsibilities section should capture major duties. We'll include: - Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims are being afforded their due rights and services. - Monitor case management system and the Victim Notification System for updates. - For GS-12: Work under the direction of the National Program Manager to establish partnerships with federal, state and local partners to enhance victim services. - For GS-13: Work independently to establish partnerships with federal, state and local partners to enhance victim services. Now Requirements section: conditions of employment. We need to list: - Must be U.S. Citizen or National - Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file. - Pass drug screen and subject to a random drug test. - Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. - Must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement. - Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines. - Mobility Plan: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process. - This is a non-bargaining unit position. - Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. - Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: - Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; - Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; - Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. - Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. - If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP: You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force. Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal. Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in elimination of further consideration for this position. We need to avoid duplication: Selective Service appears twice; we can combine. Now Qualifications section: - To qualify for the Victim Witness Program Specialist position at the GS-12 grade level, candidates must have at least one year specialized experience at the lower grade level, GS-11, by the closing of this announcement. - To qualify for the Victim Witness Program Specialist position at the GS-13 grade level, candidates must have at least one-year specialized experience at the lower grade level, GS-12, by the closing of this announcement. - Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume. - Specialized Experience Must Include All Of GS-12: You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or performing all of the following duties: - 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 developing and maintaining an equivalent system to track victims. - GS-13: You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or performing all of the following duties: - Extensive insight of crisis intervention techniques in order to implement a plan of action to address the needs of large numbers of victims/witnesses of mass casualty and catastrophic events; - Measures program effectiveness and efficiency of procedures; - Creates informational resources needed to advance the program's goals; - Interpreting, explaining, and applying a body of laws, regulations, and procedures; - Participation in community efforts to provide and promote victim assistance and awareness. - Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. - Education: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted. We also have "After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (10/01/2026) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application." That's application instruction; we should remove per instruction: remove application instructions. So drop that. Now Benefits section: - A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. - Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. (maybe drop as it's a link) - Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the