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 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 (GS‑12) to establish partnerships with federal, state, and local partners to enhance victim services.
• Work independently (GS‑13) 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 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; refusal results in removal from the hiring process.
• Non‑bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

GS‑12 level: At least 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 developing and maintaining an equivalent system to track victims.

GS‑13 level: At least 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 a body of laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Participating in community efforts to provide and promote victim assistance and awareness.

Benefits

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 designed to make a federal career rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position (full‑time, part‑time, or intermittent) and the specific position held. Contact the hiring agency for detailed information on the benefits offered.