Judicial Branch Tucson , AZ 85704
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Summary
THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER is accepting applications for a mitigation specialist to be stationed in Tucson. The federal defender organization operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide defense services in federal criminal cases and related matters by appointment from the court to individuals unable to afford counsel. The organization has staffed offices in Phoenix, Tucson, Yuma, and Flagstaff.
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
06/26/2024 to 07/12/2024
$73,858 - $124,395 per year
This job uses the Judiciary Salary Plan (JSP) pay scale. JSP-11, Step 1 to JSP-14, Step 1.
JS 11 - 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Tucson, AZ
Remote job
No
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
76% or greater
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14 - JSP-14, Full Performance Level
0901 General Legal And Kindred Administration
No
Not Required
No
24-21
797490200
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This job is open to
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
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Duties
The mitigation specialist will assist attorneys across the district in investigating, analyzing, developing, and presenting mitigation evidence in the life history of clients. They will gather and summarize social history records, conduct interviews with lay and professional people with relevant knowledge about the client's early childhood development, education, and employment, as well as their medical and mental health histories. Other duties include consulting with experts; developing/maintaining relationships with clients, their family members, local social service providers, and pretrial service officers; and any other duties as assigned.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a commitment to providing quality representation to indigent defendants and have a reputation for integrity. They will have a working knowledge of immigration, the criminal justice and correctional systems, mental health and other social services, and psychology and psychological testing. Excellent interviewing and writing skills are essential for the position, as is the ability to locate, obtain, review, analyze, and summarize relevant records. Successful applicants will be able to prioritize projects and work both independently and cooperatively with attorneys, investigators, and office staff.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
https://az.fd.org/employment.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, a bachelor's degree in social science or services and three years of specialized experience in social science or research, with at least two years of mitigation experience is required. A master's degree in social science or services is strongly preferred. Qualifying experience should involve performing the following types of duties: conducting ongoing, exhaustive, and independent investigations of every aspect of the client's character, life history, record, and any circumstances of the offense, or other factors, which may provide a basis for a lesser sentence; and maintaining complete and accurate files, including records that may assist successor counsel.
Education
A bachelor's degree in social science or services and three years of specialized experience in social science or research, with at least two years of mitigation experience is required. A master's degree in social science or services is strongly preferred.
Additional information
Starting salary with be commensurate with the experience and qualifications of the applicant, within a range from JSP-11, Step 1 to JSP-14, Step 1, currently yielding $73,858 to $124,395 per annum. The position is in the excepted service and does not carry the tenure rights of the competitive Civil Service. The position does include regular government employment benefits including health and life insurance, retirement, telework opportunities and the Thrift Savings Plan. Salary is payable only by Electronic Funds Transfer (direct deposit). All positions are at will and are subject to the availability of funds.
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
The successful candidate will have a commitment to providing quality representation to indigent defendants and have a reputation for integrity. They will have a working knowledge of immigration, the criminal justice and correctional systems, mental health and other social services, and psychology and psychological testing. Excellent interviewing and writing skills are essential for the position, as is the ability to locate, obtain, review, analyze, and summarize relevant records. Successful applicants will be able to prioritize projects and work both independently and cooperatively with attorneys, investigators, and office staff.
A satisfactory background investigation is required.
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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
A letter of interest, resume, and representative writing sample. References will be required from candidates selected for an interview.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Qualified persons may apply by sending via e-mail a letter of interest, resume, and representative writing sample. References will be required from candidates selected for an interview. Applicable experience should be described in detail. Send completed application to the Personnel Administrator, Federal Public Defender, District of Arizona, at azx_hr@fd.org. Announced June 11, 2024; Closes: Open until filled.
Agency contact information
Personnel Administrator
Email azx_hr@fd.org
Address Federal Public Defender, District of Arizona
850 W Adams St # 201
Phoenix, AZ 85007
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Next steps
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications seem to best meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request
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Required Documents
A letter of interest, resume, and representative writing sample. References will be required from candidates selected for an interview.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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How to Apply
Qualified persons may apply by sending via e-mail a letter of interest, resume, and representative writing sample. References will be required from candidates selected for an interview. Applicable experience should be described in detail. Send completed application to the Personnel Administrator, Federal Public Defender, District of Arizona, at azx_hr@fd.org. Announced June 11, 2024; Closes: Open until filled.
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Agency contact information
Personnel Administrator
Email azx_hr@fd.org
Address Federal Public Defender, District of Arizona
850 W Adams St # 201
Phoenix, AZ 85007
US
Learn more about this agency
Next steps
We will screen all applicants and select candidates whose qualifications seem to best meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process.
Read more
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request
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Overview
Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
06/26/2024 to 07/12/2024
$73,858 - $124,395 per year
This job uses the Judiciary Salary Plan (JSP) pay scale. JSP-11, Step 1 to JSP-14, Step 1.
JS 11 - 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Tucson, AZ
Remote job
No
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.
76% or greater
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
14 - JSP-14, Full Performance Level
0901 General Legal And Kindred Administration
No
Not Required
No
24-21
797490200
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/797490200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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