SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE SPECIALIST

Duties

Serves as an installation Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate.

Provides comprehensive assistance to victims on sexual assault and military sexual harassment reporting options, explaining exceptions and limitations for each, ensuring understanding of the eligibility criteria for Victims' Counsel, and maintains support and follow-up contact with victims throughout the lifecycle of the case.

Provides each victim tailored comprehensive referrals to on-installation and off-installation resources to include victim advocacy, legal, and medical/mental healthcare.

Collaborates with victims to assess their readiness for case closure and develops a comprehensive closure plan, inclusive of completing a final safety assessment, applying transition strategies, and providing resources for continued care or needs.

Coordinates with SARC/Principal SARC and collaboratively with relevant stakeholders on logistics and support of sexual assault and sexual harassment reporting information and prevention activities to promote positive behaviors and increase protective factors.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This IS a centrally managed position, PCS funds are authorized
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a OCONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The work requires the employee to drive a POV/GOV. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for this position
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Two years of experience in victim assistance or advocacy within military or civilian sector (SARC or SAPR VA experience preferred)
• This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware
• This position has been identified as a position of public trust IAW DOD policy. Minimum of a Tier 3 background investigation must be conducted every 5 years IAW the OPM requirement

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment Continued

• All applicable personnel must have completed a Federal Bureau of Investigations fingerprint check and Defense Central Index of Investigations check
• Personnel may not have a disqualifying condition as listed in DoDI 6495.03; Incumbent must obtain and maintain an active D-SAACP certification IAW Section 584 of Public Law 112-81 and DoDI 6495.03
• This position has been designated by the DAF as a Testing Designated Position under the AF Civilian Drug Deman Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or an on-call status

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, 0101 Series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Degree: Behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

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.

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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, and practices relating to victim advocacy and prevention of and response to sexual assault/sexual harassment. Using a knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc., to include the Air Force organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual assault/sexual harassment victim advocacy, and related interpersonal violence. Providing knowledge of social service delivery systems, methods, and theories relating to victim advocacy, sexual assault/sexual harassment. Applying knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual assault/sexual harassment training. Applying tact and diplomacy during interactions with internal and external officials during difficult and sensitive circumstances and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to identify, establish, modify and provide victim support/assistance. Employing various methods and techniques typical of a sexual assault/sexual harassment victim advocate program, including crisis intervention, situational assessment, and analyzing the needs of the victim to provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems.

OR

EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. NOTE: You MUST provide an official copy of your transcripts.

OR

COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You MUST provide an official copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, practices, and social service delivery related to victim advocacy and the SAPR program pertaining to sexual assault prevention and response
• Knowledge of Public Law, regulations, executive orders, etc. to include DoD and DAF organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual assault/sexual harassment victim advocacy, and related self-directed or interpersonal violence
• Skill with trauma-informed practices to provide tailored emotional support, ensuring victims feel respected, heard, and understood; Develops SAPR service networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals with extensive knowledge of on-and-off installation resources within the direct geographical region to offer each victim tailored and comprehensive referrals
• Skill with training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual assault/sexual harassment training and facilitate meaningful discussions to achieve intended training outcomes
• Ability to employ various methods and techniques of highly skilled professional advocacy (crisis intervention, situational assessment, needs assessment/analysis, etc.) and effectively define scope and parameter of the SAPR VA role to empower victims from initial response to resolution of complex problems, or termination of the professional relationship
• Ability to develop trusting relationships engaging interpersonal skills within the scope of supporting sexual assault victims: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Important Overseas Information: Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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