Mitigation Specialist - Trial Unit (Tucson)

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

• Salary

$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.

• Pay scale & grade

JS 11 - 14

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Tucson, AZ

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

76% or greater

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

14 - JSP-14, Full Performance Level

• Job family (Series)

0901 General Legal And Kindred Administration

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

24-21

• Control number

797490200

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This job is open to

• The public

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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• Required Documents

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.

• 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.

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.

• Fair and 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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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

• Salary

$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.

• Pay scale & grade

JS 11 - 14

• Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Tucson, AZ

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

76% or greater

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Excepted

• Promotion potential

14 - JSP-14, Full Performance Level

• Job family (Series)

0901 General Legal And Kindred Administration

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Not Required

• Drug test

No

• Announcement number

24-21

• Control number

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.