SUPERVISORY SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE SPEC

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of (insert organization), ensuring that the installation SAPR program and personnel comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Represents (the organization) with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Serves as the installation Supervisory Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) to comply with Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, developing and managing prevention and support programs and activities for sexual harassment and sexual assault reporting and advocacy options, victim assistance needs and appropriate referrals, as directed by the Principal SARC.

Ensures the development and implementation of prevention and response program activities and efforts relating to sexual assault.

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
• 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
• Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
• 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.
• A bachelor's degree in a behavioral or social science; or related disciplines is highly desired; Four or more years of appropriate experience in either behavioral or social science equivalent is highly desired.
• Five years of experience in victim assistance or advocacy within military or civilian sector (two years as a SARC or SAPR VA preferred); Supervisory or project management experience is highly desired.
• This position has been identified as a position of public trust IAW DOD policy. Minimum of Tier 3 Background investigation that must be IAW DoD and OPM requirements and augmented
• by a State Criminal History Record Check (SCHRC) or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) is required.
• All applicable personnel must have completed a Federal Bureau of Investigations fingerprint check and Defense Central Index of Investigations check (or equivalent military records, or State records check for National Guard Bureau).
• Pre-screening requirements must be met prior to ordering a minimum Tier 3 background investigation as defined in the federal investigative standards implementation plan. Personnel may proceed with obtaining D-SAACP certification
• once prescreening requirements have been met and no adverse information or disqualifying conditions found.
• Personnel may not have a disqualifying condition as listed in DoDI 6495.03; Incumbent must obtain and maintain an active D-SAACP certification in accordance with (IAW) Section 584 of Public Law 112-81 and DoDI 6495.03 as a condition of employment.
• Failure to maintain a condition of employment may result in disciplinary and/or adverse action up to removal from federal service.
• This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware.
• The work requires the employee to drive a POV/GOV. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for this position.

Qualifications

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT:

• This position has been designated by the DAF as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug
  Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by
  employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the DAF, national security, and public safety.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or an on-call
  status; The on-call or rotational status requires that SAPR personnel work hours could vary, to include a requirement to be
  available 24/7, to respond to calls received via the helpline, from military or civilian law enforcement or from the military
  treatment facility or local hospital.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• 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."
• This is a supervisory position, a 1 year probationary period may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS
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.

INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Basic Requirements

Degree: (bachelor's or higher) 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.
AND
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-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: 1. Comprehensive and professional knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, practices, and social service delivery related to victim advocacy and SAPR program management, budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning pertaining to sexual assault prevention and response. 2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, procedures along with Public Law, regulations, executive orders, etc. to include the DoD and DAF organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices to improve installation level SAPR accessibility and relevance to the command mission relating to sexual assault/sexual harassment victim advocacy and related self-directed or interpersonal violence. 3. Skill with conflict resolution and negotiation strategies, counsel on performance or behavior, and initiate corrective actions, maintaining professionalism and fairness. 4. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors along with formulate and conduct installation level SAPR program assessments and evaluations, identify issues, conduct research, analyze, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and polices to summarize results and make appropriate recommendations to senior leadership. 5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, applying conscientious attention to detail, tact, and diplomacy during interactions with internal, external, and high-level officials during difficult and sensitive circumstances with skilled communication, including developing rapport and actively listening to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to enhance victim support and assistance.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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:
1. Comprehensive and professional knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, practices, and social service delivery related to victim advocacy and SAPR program management, budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning pertaining to sexual assault prevention and response.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, procedures along with Public Law, regulations, executive orders, etc. to include the DoD and DAF organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices to improve installation level SAPR accessibility and relevance to the command mission relating to sexual assault/sexual harassment victim advocacy and related self-directed or interpersonal violence.
3. Skill with conflict resolution and negotiation strategies, counsel on performance or behavior, and initiate corrective actions, maintaining professionalism and fairness.
4. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors along with formulate and conduct installation level SAPR program assessments and evaluations, identify issues, conduct research, analyze, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and polices to summarize results and make appropriate recommendations to senior leadership.
5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, applying conscientious attention to detail, tact, and diplomacy during interactions with internal, external, and high-level officials during difficult and sensitive circumstances with skilled communication, including developing rapport and actively listening to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to enhance victim support and assistance.

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.

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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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