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USAJOBS · 3 hours ago

PROGRAM SPECIALIST (VICTIM & WITNESS ASSISTANCE)

Naval Station Complex, San Diego, California, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$102K/yr - $133K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Program Specialist for the Victim and Witness Assistance Program in the Office of Special Trial Counsel, located in San Diego, CA. The role involves conducting training, coordinating reporting requirements, and providing support to attorneys and victims throughout the legal process.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

You will conduct required training for every newly-reported attorney and paralegal and to the entire Region quarterly on: crime victims rights and available resources, VWAP governing laws and instructions, VWAP procedures, etc

You will coordinate, receive, and report to Commander, Naval Installations Command the total number of DD Form 2701, 2702s, and 2703s issued by OSTCs on an annual and as needed basis

You will respond to VWAP reporting requirements from higher authority and in accordance with policy, instruction, and regulation, and advise each OSTC Chief STC about policy and operations of the office Victim/Witness Assistance Program

You will support, assist, and prepare STCs and OSTC paralegals in conducting VWAP and substantive interviews

You will assist with the scheduling of victims' and witnesses' appearance for court proceedings and assists in notification of victims and witnesses in the event of the rescheduling of court appearances

Qualification

Victim-Witness AssistanceTraining DevelopmentPolicy ImplementationLegal Process KnowledgeCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailDecision MakingTeamwork

Required

Must be a US Citizen

Must be determined suitable for federal employment

Must participate in the direct deposit pay program

New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check

Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level

Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license

You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector

Specialized experience must demonstrate performing duties such as: 1) Understand, provide training on, and supervise the implementation of all aspects of Victim-Witness Assistance Program Policies or equivalent civilian sector Victim-Witness policies or legislation; 2) Serve as sole point of contact for the Regional Special Trial Counsel for tracking regional compliance with Victim-Witness Assistance Program requirements or equivalent civilian sector Victim-Witness policies or legislation; 3) directly interact with crime victims to explain the court-martial process, case timelines, and their rights under Victim-Witness Assistance Program policies or equivalent civilian sector Victim-Witness policies or legislation