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Victim Witness Specialist

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. AttorneysMiami, FloridaPosted 9 Oct 2026

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying. To qualify at the GS-9 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Assisting in a victim-witness or similar advocacy program where the primary mission included promoting access to multidisciplinary and comprehensive services and providing social, informational, and practical support via information and/or referrals to crime victims; Informing crime victims of their statutory rights and assisting them with exercising those rights throughout the lifecycle of a case (e.g.

from indictment through resolution); Coordinating with attorneys in trial preparation that specifically includes victim-witness issues, such as providing in-court support to victims during hearings and/or trials and preparing victims to deliver testimony; Participating in outreach activities and/or representing an organization on task forces, committees, or working groups related to victim services. OR Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g.

Social Work, Criminal Justice, Victim Services Management, etc.): a master's or equivalent graduate degree; 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's or equivalent degree; or an LL.B. or J.D., if related to the position. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may qualify by using a combination of specialized experience and graduate education. To qualify, the total percentage of qualifying education and experience must equal at least 100 percent. Applicants must submit transcripts to receive credit for education. Only graduate education in excess of one full year of graduate-level education may be combined with specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level.

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To qualify at the GS-11 level, you must possess: Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Administering and providing services of special programs and funds for victims of crime, such as aiding in the completion of applications for victim compensation or providing guidance regarding restitution requests; Coordinating with attorneys in trial preparation that includes more complex victim-witness issues, such as assessing victims' ability to testify in court proceedings, addressing barriers to victim participation in court events, and aiding in the preparation of victim impact statements; Developing partnerships with law enforcement, community organizations, and service providers to promote and improve access to available resources and services for crime victims; Providing training to attorneys, law enforcement agencies, and/or community service providers on victim-witness matters in accordance with agency policies and guidance.

OR Education: One of the following types of education in a related field (e.g. Social Work, Criminal Justice, Victim Services Management, etc.): a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a doctoral degree; or an LL.M., if related to the position. Education at the graduate level must be in an accredited college or university and must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position.

OR Combination of Education and Experience: Applicants may qualify by using a combination of specialized experience and graduate education. To qualify, the total percentage of qualifying education and experience must equal at least 100 percent. Applicants must submit transcripts to receive credit for education. Only graduate education in excess of two full years of graduate-level education may be combined with specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). For more information on the qualifications for this position, click here.

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