Summary 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 applicants eligible to apply through Merit Staffing procedures under 25-ILS-12787065-MS. Responsibilities If selected for this position, you will join a well-respected team and serve as the Law Enforcement Coordination (LEC) Specialist for the United States Attorney's Office, Southern District of Illinois. The LEC Specialist develops and implements specific program activities within the District that promote the full and effective use of federal, state, and municipal law enforcement resources toward shared objectives. Program activities include establishing and maintaining communication between the District and federal, state, and local organizations, fostering the exchange of best practices in law enforcement methodology, and coordinating programs of mutual interest by providing a regular forum for agency representatives. Typical work assignments will include: Designing, planning, and directing the dissemination of information related to criminal laws and law enforcement programs. Identifying and facilitating the exchange of information to address interagency law enforcement concerns. Facilitating communication and formulating protocols to address specific law enforcement issues involving operational task forces (e.g. covert drug enforcement, financial crimes, and child exploitation.) Speaking to law enforcement audiences, public, civic, industry and special interest groups about LEC-related issues, and selecting topics to highlight federal efforts to develop and improve law enforcement programs that require coordinated, multi-agency involvement. Reviewing literature on law enforcement, intelligence, and terrorism issues; analyzing changes in legislation, case law, court rules, Department of Justice policies and other issues of direct relevance to District law enforcement. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-12: To be eligible at the GS-12 level, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as experience performing the following @types of work and/or tasks: serving in a law enforcement, public safety, or community engagement role that involved building partnerships among agencies or organizations; coordinating or delivering law enforcement training programs, workshops, or seminars; analyzing and interpreting public safety or crime data to support program objectives; and facilitating meetings or joint initiatives with federal, state, or local law enforcement officials, subject-matter experts, or community partners. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in the announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well qualified, you must satisfy all qualification requirements for the vacant position and receive a score of 85 or better on established ranking criteria. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Education Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born 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. See www.sss.gov. Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal Agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. EEO Statement: 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. Political Appointees (Current or Former): The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
