Victim Witness Specialist

About the role

This announcement is for a Victim Witness Specialist position with the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas. The duty station may be either Plano, TX or Sherman, TX, with one position to be filled (additional positions may be filled using this announcement). The role is open to current or former federal employees under specific hiring authorities and to all U.S. citizens and nationals under the Delegated Examining (DE) authority.

Responsibilities

• Respond to victim and witness inquiries concerning difficulties resulting from crime and determine program eligibility for victim‑witness services.
• Identify resources and provide referrals to crime victims, their families, and witnesses.
• Assist AUSAs in locating victims and witnesses and assess their ability to testify in court proceedings.
• Provide victims with information on schedule changes, status of defendants’ pleas, and results of trial.
• Make transportation and hotel arrangements for victims and witnesses to facilitate court appearances.
• Provide in‑court support to victims and witnesses during and prior to hearings and trials.
• Prepare victims and witnesses to deliver testimony and aid in the preparation of victim impact statements.
• Collaborate with law enforcement personnel, Federal investigative agency victim specialists, and social service providers.
• Develop a network of victim service providers to increase resources and services for comprehensive support of crime victims and witnesses.
• Speak to public, civic, industry, and special interest groups on victims’ issues to publicize Federal efforts to improve assistance programs.
• Assist USAO staff by securing specialized victim services (e.g., translators, special transportation).
• Responsibilities and assignments will increase in complexity as training and experience progress.

Requirements

• Must be a United States Citizen or National.
• Complete a pre‑employment security investigation and background check, including drug screening.
• May be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
• Selective Service registration required for males born on or after December 31, 1959; exemptions must be on file if not registered.
• Meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement and continue to meet them throughout the hiring process; offers may be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• Complete a USA Hire assessment; an email with instructions will be sent after application submission, and the assessment must be finished within 48 hours of the closing date.