Victim Witness Program Specialist (Regional)

Summary

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.

Duties

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The major duties of the Victim Witness Program Specialist at the GS-12, include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.
  
  

The major duties of the Victim Witness Program Specialist at the GS-13, include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 independently to establish partnerships with federal, state and local partners to enhance victim services.
  
  

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

The requirements listed below must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

• Must be U.S. Citizen or National
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• Pass drug screen and subject to a random drug test.
• Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
• You must meet all applicable time-in-grade requirements by the closing of this announcement.
• Financial Disclosure: If selected, you may be required to disclose financial information in accordance with DOJ and Federal ethics guidelines.
  
  

MOBILITY PLAN: New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement. The purpose of ATF's mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness. To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Qualifications

To qualify for the Victim Witness Program Specialist position at the GS-12 grade level, candidates must have at least one year specialized experience at the lower grade level, GS-11, by the closing of this announcement.

To qualify for the Victim Witness Program Specialist position at the GS-13 grade level, candidates must have at least one-year specialized experience at the lower grade level, GS-12, by the closing of this announcement.

Specialized experience is demonstrated experience, which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position. Experience must be in the normal line of progression or must be related to the work of the position advertised and must be reflected in resume.

Specialized Experience Must Include All Of

GS-12-You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or performing all of the following duties:

• Fundamental knowledge of the DOJ Attorney General Guidelines, the Victims Rights and Restitution Act, and the 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 and maintaining an equivalent system to track victims.
  
  

Duties

GS 13-You qualify if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal, State, or Local government or performing all of the following duties:

• Extensive insight of crisis intervention techniques in order to implement a plan of action to address the needs of 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 the program's goals; AND
• Interpreting, explaining, and applying a body of laws, regulations, and procedures; AND
• Participation in community efforts to provide and promote victim assistance and awareness.
  
  

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement (10/01/2026) to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

Additional Selections May Be Made From This Announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations from ATF's Human Resources Operations Division. Please click on the following link to read important information. DOJ Notice to Prospective Employees of Ethical Obligations

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

• Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
• Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
• Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
  
  

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation:ATF provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the job application and hiring process, and you meet the eligibility requirements listed above, please notify the human resources specialist listed on the vacancy announcement, or contact the ATF's Office of Equal Employment Opportunity at (202) 648-8760 or send an email to reasonableaccommodations@atf.gov. The decision on granting a reasonable accommodation is handled on a case-by-case basis.

Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.

If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP:

• You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency OR you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force.
• Submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal and SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location OR Certification of Expected Separation; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.
  
  

Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in elimination of further consideration for this position

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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