Victim Witness Program Specialist (Regional)
for section headings. Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Include sections only when posting has real, specific content. Avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". No Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless actually stated. The posting mentions benefits: "A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package..." but that's generic. It says "Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits." That's generic boilerplate. Likely we should not include Benefits section because it's not specific. No pay or schedule given. So sections could be: About the role (summary), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (conditions of employment), Qualifications (specialized experience, education note). Possibly also "Additional Information" but that's mostly boilerplate/CTAP etc. Might be considered boilerplate; but some content like CTAP/ICTAP eligibility criteria is specific. However it's still somewhat procedural. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The CTAP/ICTAP info might be considered additional info but not boilerplate? It's specific to eligibility for displaced federal employees. Might keep as "Additional Information". However we need to avoid duplication. The posting repeats some sentences about candidates committed to improving efficiency etc. That's duplicated; we should keep only once.
We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all substantive info from the posting, but we can condense into lists where appropriate.
Let's extract substantive content:
- Summary: location: Office of Field Operations, Special Operations Division (SOD), Enforcement Support Branch (ESB), Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP). Incumbent serves as Regional Victim Witness Coordinator (RVWC) performing variety of victim witness coordination duties in support of Field Operations and assigned to provide training and technical assistance to the VWAP.
- Duties (major duties) for GS-12 and GS-13 (some overlap). 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 direction of National Program Manager to establish partnerships with federal, state and local partners to enhance victim services (GS-12). For GS-13: Work independently to establish partnerships... (so difference: under direction vs independently). Also GS-13 duties maybe same as GS-12 plus independent work.
We could combine duties: Provide direct victim services, training/support to field agents; monitor case management system and Victim Notification System; establish partnerships with federal, state, local partners (under direction of National Program Manager for GS-12; independently for GS-13). Could list as bullet points.
- Requirements (Conditions of employment): Must be U.S. Citizen or National; Selective Service registration required for males born on or after Dec 31 1959; those not registered should have approved exemption; Pass drug screen and subject to random drug test; Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation; Must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by closing; Financial Disclosure: If selected, may be required to disclose financial information per DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines; MOBILITY PLAN: New employees must sign mobility agreement; purpose: enhance career development, progression, achieve mission and business effectiveness; facilitates movement through short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout Bureau; Applicants who decline to sign mobility agreement will be removed; This is a non-bargaining unit position.
- Qualifications: To qualify for GS-12: at least one year specialized experience at GS-11. For GS-13: at least one year specialized experience at GS-12. Specialized experience defined. Then "Specialized Experience Must Include All Of" for GS-12: Fundamental knowledge of DOJ Attorney General Guidelines, Victims Rights and Restitution Act, Crime Victims Rights Act; AND Providing direct support and services to victims and witnesses of crimes; AND Making oral presentations to large groups; AND Working with DOJ's Victim Notification System, or developing/maintaining equivalent system to track victims.
For GS-13: Extensive insight of crisis intervention techniques to implement plan of action for large numbers of victims/witnesses of mass casualty and catastrophic events; AND Measures program effectiveness and efficiency of procedures; AND Creates informational resources needed to advance program's goals; AND Interpreting, explaining, applying body of laws, regulations, procedures; AND Participation in community efforts to provide and promote victim assistance and awareness.
- Education: No substitution of education for experience permitted.
- Additional information: Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving efficiency of Federal government, passionate about ideals of American republic, committed to upholding rule of law and US Constitution. (Repeated later). Candidates will not be hired based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin. (EEO boilerplate - remove). Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's HR Ops Division. Please click link... (boilerplate - remove). Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet definition of surplus or displaced from a position in competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for position with score of 85 or above based on competencies listed above; Submit appropriate documentation to support CTAP/ICTAP eligibility. (This is specific; keep maybe as "CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility".) EEO Statement/Policy: (boilerplate - remove). Reasonable Accommodation: (boilerplate - remove). Selective Service: (already covered in requirements). Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. (boilerplate). If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP: You must submit separation notice or agency RIF letter... etc. (specific documentation). This is substantive. So we need to keep that.
- Benefits: generic statement about comprehensive benefits package; maybe we should not include because it's boilerplate. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Benefits section is generic; we could omit.
Thus sections: About the role (summary), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (conditions of employment), Qualifications (specialized experience, education note), Additional Information (CTAP/ICTAP eligibility and documentation requirements). Possibly also "Mobility Plan" could be part of Requirements.
We must not repeat job title as heading. Use
for each section heading.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For prose, use
. So for each section we can have a
intro then
- for lists.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the sections we keep.
Let's draft.
Section About the role:
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.
Section Responsibilities: Responsibilities
The major duties include:
- Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims are afforded their due rights and services.
- Monitor case management system and the Victim Notification System for updates.
- Establish partnerships with federal, state, and local partners to enhance victim services (under the direction of the National Program Manager for GS‑12; independently for GS‑13).
But we need to preserve the nuance: GS-12 works under direction; GS-13 works independently. Could separate bullet points for each grade? Might be okay to combine but we need to keep detail. Could have two bullets: one for GS-12, one for GS-13. However the posting says major duties of GS-12 include ... and major duties of GS-13 include ... with some overlap. We could list duties common to both, then note difference. But we must not lose detail. Let's include both sets as separate bullet groups.
Maybe: Responsibilities
For the GS‑12 level:
- Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims are 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.
For the GS‑13 level:
- Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims are afforded their due rights and services.
- Monitor 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.
That preserves detail.
Section Requirements (Conditions of employment): Requirements
Conditions of employment that must be met by the closing date:
- 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.
- Pass a drug screen and be subject to random drug testing.
- Be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
- Meet all applicable time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
- If selected, may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
- Sign a mobility agreement (new employees hired pursuant to this announcement must sign; the plan facilitates movement through short‑term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau; declination results in removal from the hiring process).
- This is a non‑bargaining unit position.
Section Qualifications: Qualifications
To qualify for the Victim Witness Program Specialist position:
- GS‑12: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑11 grade level.
- GS‑13: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level.
Specialized experience must include:
GS‑12
- 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
- Extensive insight of crisis intervention techniques to implement a plan of action addressing
for prose. Do NOT repeat job title as heading. Do NOT put Job ID/requisition numbers as headings. Remove boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions. Include sections only when posting has real, specific content. Avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". No Pay/Schedule/Benefits unless actually stated. The posting mentions benefits: "A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package..." but that's generic. It says "Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits." That's generic boilerplate. Likely we should not include Benefits section because it's not specific. No pay or schedule given. So sections could be: About the role (summary), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (conditions of employment), Qualifications (specialized experience, education note). Possibly also "Additional Information" but that's mostly boilerplate/CTAP etc. Might be considered boilerplate; but some content like CTAP/ICTAP eligibility criteria is specific. However it's still somewhat procedural. The instruction: remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. The CTAP/ICTAP info might be considered additional info but not boilerplate? It's specific to eligibility for displaced federal employees. Might keep as "Additional Information". However we need to avoid duplication. The posting repeats some sentences about candidates committed to improving efficiency etc. That's duplicated; we should keep only once. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all substantive info from the posting, but we can condense into lists where appropriate. Let's extract substantive content: - Summary: location: Office of Field Operations, Special Operations Division (SOD), Enforcement Support Branch (ESB), Victim Witness Assistance Program (VWAP). Incumbent serves as Regional Victim Witness Coordinator (RVWC) performing variety of victim witness coordination duties in support of Field Operations and assigned to provide training and technical assistance to the VWAP. - Duties (major duties) for GS-12 and GS-13 (some overlap). 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 direction of National Program Manager to establish partnerships with federal, state and local partners to enhance victim services (GS-12). For GS-13: Work independently to establish partnerships... (so difference: under direction vs independently). Also GS-13 duties maybe same as GS-12 plus independent work. We could combine duties: Provide direct victim services, training/support to field agents; monitor case management system and Victim Notification System; establish partnerships with federal, state, local partners (under direction of National Program Manager for GS-12; independently for GS-13). Could list as bullet points. - Requirements (Conditions of employment): Must be U.S. Citizen or National; Selective Service registration required for males born on or after Dec 31 1959; those not registered should have approved exemption; Pass drug screen and subject to random drug test; Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation; Must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by closing; Financial Disclosure: If selected, may be required to disclose financial information per DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines; MOBILITY PLAN: New employees must sign mobility agreement; purpose: enhance career development, progression, achieve mission and business effectiveness; facilitates movement through short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout Bureau; Applicants who decline to sign mobility agreement will be removed; This is a non-bargaining unit position. - Qualifications: To qualify for GS-12: at least one year specialized experience at GS-11. For GS-13: at least one year specialized experience at GS-12. Specialized experience defined. Then "Specialized Experience Must Include All Of" for GS-12: Fundamental knowledge of DOJ Attorney General Guidelines, Victims Rights and Restitution Act, Crime Victims Rights Act; AND Providing direct support and services to victims and witnesses of crimes; AND Making oral presentations to large groups; AND Working with DOJ's Victim Notification System, or developing/maintaining equivalent system to track victims. For GS-13: Extensive insight of crisis intervention techniques to implement plan of action for large numbers of victims/witnesses of mass casualty and catastrophic events; AND Measures program effectiveness and efficiency of procedures; AND Creates informational resources needed to advance program's goals; AND Interpreting, explaining, applying body of laws, regulations, procedures; AND Participation in community efforts to provide and promote victim assistance and awareness. - Education: No substitution of education for experience permitted. - Additional information: Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement. Candidates should be committed to improving efficiency of Federal government, passionate about ideals of American republic, committed to upholding rule of law and US Constitution. (Repeated later). Candidates will not be hired based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin. (EEO boilerplate - remove). Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's HR Ops Division. Please click link... (boilerplate - remove). Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet definition of surplus or displaced from a position in competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; Be rated well-qualified for position with score of 85 or above based on competencies listed above; Submit appropriate documentation to support CTAP/ICTAP eligibility. (This is specific; keep maybe as "CTAP/ICTAP Eligibility".) EEO Statement/Policy: (boilerplate - remove). Reasonable Accommodation: (boilerplate - remove). Selective Service: (already covered in requirements). Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov. (boilerplate). If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP: You must submit separation notice or agency RIF letter... etc. (specific documentation). This is substantive. So we need to keep that. - Benefits: generic statement about comprehensive benefits package; maybe we should not include because it's boilerplate. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Benefits section is generic; we could omit. Thus sections: About the role (summary), Responsibilities (duties), Requirements (conditions of employment), Qualifications (specialized experience, education note), Additional Information (CTAP/ICTAP eligibility and documentation requirements). Possibly also "Mobility Plan" could be part of Requirements. We must not repeat job title as heading. Use
for each section heading.
We need to use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. For prose, use
. So for each section we can have a
intro then
- for lists.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the sections we keep.
Let's draft.
Section About the role:
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.
Section Responsibilities: Responsibilities
The major duties include:
- Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims are afforded their due rights and services.
- Monitor case management system and the Victim Notification System for updates.
- Establish partnerships with federal, state, and local partners to enhance victim services (under the direction of the National Program Manager for GS‑12; independently for GS‑13).
But we need to preserve the nuance: GS-12 works under direction; GS-13 works independently. Could separate bullet points for each grade? Might be okay to combine but we need to keep detail. Could have two bullets: one for GS-12, one for GS-13. However the posting says major duties of GS-12 include ... and major duties of GS-13 include ... with some overlap. We could list duties common to both, then note difference. But we must not lose detail. Let's include both sets as separate bullet groups.
Maybe: Responsibilities
For the GS‑12 level:
- Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims are 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.
For the GS‑13 level:
- Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims are afforded their due rights and services.
- Monitor 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.
That preserves detail.
Section Requirements (Conditions of employment): Requirements
Conditions of employment that must be met by the closing date:
- 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.
- Pass a drug screen and be subject to random drug testing.
- Be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
- Meet all applicable time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
- If selected, may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
- Sign a mobility agreement (new employees hired pursuant to this announcement must sign; the plan facilitates movement through short‑term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau; declination results in removal from the hiring process).
- This is a non‑bargaining unit position.
Section Qualifications: Qualifications
To qualify for the Victim Witness Program Specialist position:
- GS‑12: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑11 grade level.
- GS‑13: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level.
Specialized experience must include:
GS‑12
- 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
- Extensive insight of crisis intervention techniques to implement a plan of action addressing
. So for each section we can have a
intro then
- for lists.
We must preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from the sections we keep.
Let's draft.
Section About the role:
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.
Section Responsibilities:Responsibilities
The major duties include:
- Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims are afforded their due rights and services.
- Monitor case management system and the Victim Notification System for updates.
- Establish partnerships with federal, state, and local partners to enhance victim services (under the direction of the National Program Manager for GS‑12; independently for GS‑13).
Responsibilities
For the GS‑12 level:
- Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims are 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.
For the GS‑13 level:
- Provide direct victim services to crime victims and training and support to field agents to ensure victims are afforded their due rights and services.
- Monitor 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
Conditions of employment that must be met by the closing date:
- 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.
- Pass a drug screen and be subject to random drug testing.
- Be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
- Meet all applicable time‑in‑grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
- If selected, may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
- Sign a mobility agreement (new employees hired pursuant to this announcement must sign; the plan facilitates movement through short‑term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau; declination results in removal from the hiring process).
- This is a non‑bargaining unit position.
Qualifications
To qualify for the Victim Witness Program Specialist position:
- GS‑12: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑11 grade level.
- GS‑13: at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 grade level.
Specialized experience must include:
GS‑12
- 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
- Extensive insight of crisis intervention techniques to implement a plan of action addressing