Summary Internal to agency: All U.S. Attorneys' offices and Executive Office for the U.S. Attorneys - Current Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates) in all U.S. Attorneys' offices and the Executive Office for the U.S. Attorneys, plus well-qualified surplus and displaced DOJ employees (CTAP) in the local commuting area. Internal Employees Only. As needed, additional positions may be filled using this announcement. Responsibilities As the Community Outreach Specialist in the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks associated with the day-to-day operations with work that involves developing and implementing strategies to support community engagement and prevention/intervention efforts that are designed to build trust and legitimacy for the U.S. Attorney's Office and other public safety agencies within communities, strengthen public knowledge, and enhance public safety. The incumbent performs outreach efforts within communities and identifies and provides guidance on available resources. Specifically, assignments encompass the following: Represents the United States Attorney to all interested organizations, community groups as a specialist in community engagement and prevention and intervention, and develops specific strategies, goals and approaches to community engagement and prevention/intervention. Facilitates the development and implementation of programs and strategies to complement community outreach and prevention/intervention efforts using all available tools and resources. Researches the technical aspects of available program resources and provides direction and coordinates training with subject-matter-experts, as relevant, for non-federal agencies and organizations on DOJ grant funding eligibility requirements and the grant application process. Develops news releases, briefs news media representatives, and prepares written material for dissemination and publication. Utilizes existing and established contacts with media outlets in the media market to distribute press releases and promote USAO programs, activities, and initiatives. Arranges community outreach events, conferences, and meetings for the USA, FAUSA and EAUSA. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-11: To be eligible at the GS-11 level, you must meet at least ONE of the following conditions: Specialized Experience: One full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 level in Federal service. Examples of specialized experience may include: experience involved researching community organizations and establishing relationships with specialized groups, underserved communities, government entities, and the general public to support communities and assist with prevention/intervention efforts; arranging and conducting community relations activities and other special events, workshops, seminars, and meetings with various organizations to stimulate program participation and identify audience concerns; collecting and analyzing views and opinions of various publics to evaluate program effectiveness and recommend modifications. OR Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate degree; OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M, if related. 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 Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed graduate education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements. In order to qualify based on a combination, graduate education must be in excess of 2 full years. 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/. All U.S. Attorneys' offices and Executive Office for the U.S. Attorneys - Current Federal employees in permanent competitive service positions (status candidates) in all U.S. Attorneys' offices and the Executive Office for the U.S. Attorneys, plus well-qualified surplus and displaced DOJ employees (CTAP) in the local commuting area. Internal Employees Only. Education 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 OR Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to timely provide such evidence by submitting proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency with your application materials. More information may be found at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation. Additional Information Payment of relocation expenses will not be authorized. This is an onsite position. The official duty station is 300 Fannin Street, Suite 3201, Shreveport, LA 71101. While there may be occasional opportunities for ad hoc telework, District employees are not eligible for routine telework schedules until after they have been on the job for 90 days. After 90 days on the job, the current telework policy allows 1 day of routine telework per week. Telework policies are subject to change due to workload demands and onsite staffing needs. Employees must remain available for unscheduled onsite work even when on an approved routine telework schedule. Applicants must live in the local commuting area of 50 miles of their official duty station. 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 http://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 Department of Justice is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. See U.S. Department of Justice Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for complete details. Diversity Statement: As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. 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.