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If you are looking for an exciting and challenging career, this is the position for you! With a diverse and talented workforce of over 100,000 men and women, Justice leads the Nation in ensuring the protection of all Americans while preserving their constitutional freedoms. You will be part of a dedicated team helping to enforce Federal criminal and civil laws that protect life, liberty, and the property of citizens.
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The United States Attorney's Office (USAO)/Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) is a great place to work. The Department of Justice ranked #6 out of 18 large agencies and EOUSA/United States Attorneys' Offices ranked #59 out of 305 agency subcomponents in a study, "The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government, 2016 Ratings" published by the Partnership for Public Service. See http://bestplacestowork.org/BPTW/index.php
The Eastern District of Tennessee is located in a temperate climate zone, with four distinct, gentle seasons. The annual average temperature is 58 degrees, with the average summer temperature being 76 degrees and the average winter temperature being 40 degrees. The District is located in the geographical center of the eastern United States and is within a day's drive of half the nation's population. The District is situated at the crossroads of five major interstates: I-75, I-40, I-81, I-24, and I-26. The area is surrounded by four national parks and numerous lakes, which are a part of the Tennessee River basin. The District is comprised of 41 of the state's 95 counties and has a population of 2.5 million.
For more information on the Department of Justice and the United States Attorneys' Offices, visit http://www.justice.gov/usao/.
As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement.
This position is also being announced to All U.S. Citizens and Nationals under vacancy announcement 17-TNE-10014606-DE.Responsibilities
If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team in the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee that is responsible for advocating for victims of federal crimes. Typical work assignments will include:
- Reviews literature and research regarding new and developing victim issues to obtain information regarding new programs and services for victims of crime.
- Coordinates with federal investigative agencies to identify cases with victims.
- Receives calls and correspondence from victims concerning a variety of specific difficulties they may experience as a direct result of a crime.
- Provides in-court support during hearings and trials.
- Provides case status updates to victims.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion Potential
9
Who May Apply
This job is open to…
Government-Wide - Current/former permanent competitive service employees in the Federal government, including well-qualified surplus and displaced Federal employees (CTAP and ICTAP) in the local commuting area. Persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under a special hiring authority or certain veterans may also apply. -
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/474735900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.