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 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 level)
• Work independently to establish partnerships with federal, state and local partners to enhance victim services. (GS‑13 level)

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on or after December 31, 1959; those not registered must have an approved exemption on file.
• Must pass a drug screen and be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
• Must meet all applicable time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial disclosure may be required in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
• Selected employees must sign a mobility agreement as part of ATF’s mobility policy; refusal to sign will remove the applicant