Victim Witness Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys•Miami, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Victim Witness Specialist serves the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida in Miami, Florida, providing services related to the Victim Witness program. The position supports crime victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice process by providing information, practical assistance, referrals, in-court support, outreach, and training. Responsibilities grow in scope and complexity as training and experience progress. The position is not telework eligible.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or nationality.
For GS-9 qualification, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 performing at least three of the four specified victim-services duties, or qualifying related graduate education, or an eligible combination of experience and education.
For GS-11 qualification, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9 performing at least three of the four specified victim-services duties, or qualifying related graduate education, or an eligible combination of experience and education.
Submit a resume and required supporting documents; applicants relying on education must submit transcripts and identify relevant coursework.
Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax, and drug checks; continued employment is subject to a favorable background investigation.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and manage victim notifications about the criminal justice process, crime victims’ rights, and significant case events, including schedule changes, plea status, and trial results.
Provide in-court support to victims before and during hearings and trials.
Help victims prepare for court appearances, including testimony and victim impact statements.
Respond to victim inquiries, assess needs and concerns, determine program eligibility, and refer victims to appropriate assistance resources and services.
Conduct outreach and collaborate with law enforcement personnel, federal investigative agency victim specialists, and social service providers to strengthen working relationships and improve access to assistance programs.
Develop a network of service providers to expand referral resources and services for crime victims, their families, and witnesses as appropriate.
Review literature on victim-witness issues and ensure work follows current statutes, case law, policies, and guidance.
Train U.S. Attorney’s Office staff on victim-witness issues, including Crime Victims Rights Act obligations, DOJ regulations and policies, and local processes.