This announcement is open to current or former federal employees and specific hiring authorities. For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/. This position is also being announced under 26-TXE-13054636-MS (Merit Staffing) There is one position to be filled in either Plano, TX or Sherman, TX. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
If selected for this position, you will serve as a Victim Witness Specialist for the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Texas. Typical work assignments will include: Responding to victim and witness inquiries concerning a variety of difficulties they may experience as a direct result of a crime and determining program eligibility for victim-witness services. Identifying resources and providing referrals to crime victims, their families, and witnesses.
Assisting AUSAs in locating victims and witnesses and assessing their ability to testify in court proceedings. Providing information to victims on schedule changes, status of defendants' pleas, and results of trial. Making transportation and hotel arrangements for victims and witnesses to facilitate court appearances. Providing in-court support to victims and witnesses during and prior to hearings and trials.
Preparing victims and witnesses to deliver testimony and aiding in the preparation of victim impact statements. Collaborating with law enforcement personnel, Federal investigative agency victim specialists and social service providers. Developing a network of victim service providers to increase resources and services to comprehensively support crime victims and witnesses.
Speaking to public, civic, industry, and special interest groups on victims' issues to publicize Federal efforts to develop and improve assistance programs. Assisting USAO staff by securing a wide variety of specialized victim services, e.g., translators, special transportation, etc. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress
All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, see http://www.ed.gov FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.
If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.
Kelly.D.Holland@usdoj.gov · (903) 510-9352
This position is with Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys, Department of Justice.
The posted pay range is $67100 – $105547/yr.
Applications close on 2026-10-09.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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