SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION \u0026 RESPONSE COORDINATOR

Duties

A GS-0101-12, SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE COORDINATOR:

• Serves as the Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator (SARC) to comply with Department of Defense (DOD) and National Guard Bureau (NGB) requirements to institute and administer secondary prevention and support programs and activities for sexual assault and other areas of interpersonal violence and victim needs as directed by the Wing CDR.
• Establishes sexual assault reporting process and accomplishes documentation for the Wing program while coordinating and collaborating with the State SAPR and subsidiary Wings within the State.
• Advises and provides direction to Wing personnel regarding SAPR policy, guidance, requirements, and processes.
• Serves as the Wing CDR's consultant and coordinator for sexual assault secondary prevention activities involving the institutionalization of respect and the Air/Army core values throughout the spectrum of human relations activities.
• Develops Wing plans (to include spend plan routed to the State SAPR for approval), programs, and guidelines.
• Executes budget geared to the Wing population and organization to address sexual assault prevention and response.
• Constructs and/or adjusts the Wing plans, milestones, and evaluation measures (including metrics) to garner success in meeting goals and objectives.
• Creates and implements a communication strategy to expand awareness and knowledge of reporting options for sexual assault at the Wing.
• Presents opportunities for command emphasis on core values and positive behavior.
• Evaluates procedures, results, relationships, and interactions to accomplish quality improvements and improve mission accomplishment.
• Seeks, analyzes, and documents input about the program and up channels recommendations for modifications to appropriate stakeholders including the Wing CDR and State SAPR PM. Recruits, screens, interviews, and coordinates appointment of full-time SAPR Victim Advocates (VAs).
• Assesses the Wing need for the creation and/or modification of processes, procedures, contacts, and training necessary to carry out the program and meet DOD and NGB objectives.
• Assessments include consideration of complicating factors at the Wing to develop processes, procedures, and training that is effective for all parties. Implements secondary prevention programs relating to sexual assault.
• Assists individual commanders with addressing behaviors that lead to sexual assault through a comprehensive education and awareness program.
• Routinely stays abreast of state-of-the-art training materials, delivery methods, and activities to promote efficient and effective training.
• Consults on and coordinates activities in other areas of human relationships needing secondary prevention efforts.
• Regularly evaluates the Wing sexual assault climate, programs, response capabilities, core values, and training needs.
• Builds and maintains a Wing response and victim support system which addresses a wide variety of issues and problems.
• Partners with the Wing/JFHQ Director of Psychological Health (DPH) and/or Behavioral Health Officer (BHO) to address intimate partner violence.
• Interacts with Equal Opportunity personnel and/or State Equal Employment Manager (SEEM) to address unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment.
• Establish contacts and relationships that directly affect victim care that may include, but not limited to: State SAPR PM, subsidiary Wing SARCs, to include Alt SARCs, VAs, Special Victim Council (SVC), Chaplains, Director of Psychological Health (DPH), Behavioral Health Officer (BHO), Surgeon General's Office, Provost Marshall, Staff Judge Advocate (SJA), Equal Opportunity personnel, and First Sergeants.
• Cultivates partnerships with civilian resources such as Veterans Affairs, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, local law enforcement, community mental health, medical, and crisis centers, and state coalitions.
• May work directly with The Adjutants General, Assistant to The Adjutants General, State Staff Judge Advocate and Public Affairs Officer to maintain victim support as requested by the State SAPR PM. Guarantees 24/7 response capability and victim advocacy by D-SAACP credentialed personnel.
• Has direct and unimpeded access to the Wing CDR for the purposes of these responsibilities.
• IAW NGB SAPR Division Instructions informs and presents the Wing CDR and State SAPR PM with the health of the force data by identifying issues, status of program, areas needing improvement, case management, Wing climate, and other appropriate information.
• Serves as an alternate member on the Commander's Ready and Resilient Council (CR2C) or other equivalent council as requested. Attends and participates in the Regional SAPR Advisory Committee (SAPRAC).
• Provides the Wing CDR with victim information and/or concerns, status of victim care, and any assistance needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• A resume and supporting documents must be submitted (see "How to Apply").
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Duties and responsibilities may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE :
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. ***Please reference Education Requirements for specific degree requirements.
or

Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.

or

Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
Must have at least 48 months or 36 months experience (with degree or combination); or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.Or1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. ***You must provide an SF50 showing you meet this requirement***

Education

Education Requirements:
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree. ***Please reference GENERAL EXPERIENCE for qualifications without an awarded degree.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:
Not Applicable.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

- This position does not qualify for incentive(s).

*This is an indefinite position. If an individual employed in the excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will receive an indefinite appointment. If a Reduction-In-Force occurs the indefinite appointee will have no reemployment rights to his/her former position or any other position. If funding level and employee manning levels permit, incumbent may be converted to permanent technician status without further competition.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY :
The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), 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.

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