SHARP Program Prevention Specialist (SAR WF)

Duties

• Develop policies, guidelines, and initiatives to support sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention programs (e.g., SHARP) across each prevention category that comply with legal, regulatory, and program requirements.
• Develop prevention programs for the installation that span across the socio-ecological model and serve to educate others on potential risk factors and protective factors in the area of sexual harassment and sexual assault.
• Implement comprehensive sexual harassment/assault prevention programs designed to prevent or lessen the impact of harmful behaviors.
• Evaluate prevention programs and efforts (e.g., training classes and materials) to assess their effectiveness in reducing incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault.
• Conduct data analysis that summarizes trends, prevalence, incidences, and outcomes within the community to support methods and techniques for the prevention of sexual harassment and sexual assault.
• Establish measures of performance, measures of effectiveness, assessments, and milestones to conduct assessments of sexual harassment and assault prevention programs.
• Apply current research and evaluation findings to make data-informed updates to training materials in the area of sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention.
• Develop written work products (e.g., technical reports, presentations, information papers) on sexual harassment/sexual assault topics used to educate and inform others and foster command prevention efforts.
• Collaborate with prevention professionals of other disciplines (i.e., FAP, ASAP, etc.) to build, refine, maintain, and execute core functions of an integrated prevention system.
• Represent the organization at prevention and management conferences, meetings, and symposia to support command sexual harassment and sexual assault prevention initiatives.
• Promote prevention activities and approaches designed to foster individual, group, and organizational health and performance to reduce and prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault.
• Communicate and disseminate study findings useful to Federal, state, and local research, program, and policy audiences to inform assessments and improvements to sexual harassment/assault program and policies.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Background checks against all records as required by law, OPM, DoD, and Army policy and regulation will be conducted, prior to entering on duty in the position IAW governing regulations.
• Minimum of a Tier 3 background investigation, or equivalent, and enrollment in Continuous Vetting (CV) are required.
• State Criminal History Repository check is required for all states of residence in the past 5 years when the Tier 3 investigation has been completed and 10 years when submitting a new Tier 3 investigation.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle should the need arise to operate a government vehicle/motor pool vehicle.
• Within six months of employment must successfully complete required Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) training and obtain and maintain DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) certification.
• While waiting for training or completion of certification, the employee may be reassigned or detailed to a position that meets the employees' qualifications and skills.
• Must complete all required SHARP courses, obtain D-SAACP certification, and be placed on appointment orders prior to having any victim contact or access to victim information.
• Required to self-report civilian arrests, the filing of criminal charges, and/or convictions of any criminal offense to their supervisors.
• May be required to carry a cell phone and be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a rotational basis, based on the needs of the organization.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 25% of the time.
• This is a "Mission Essential" position. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Basic Requirement for SHARP Program Prevention Specialist (SAR WF), GS-0101-12:

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as prevention science or public health.
OR
Combination of education and experience: A 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
Experience: 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:One year of specialized experience which includes planning, execution/ coordination, and evaluation of prevention activities (policies, programs, and practices) in the area of sexual harassment/sexual assault; training and implementation of comprehensive prevention activities that address individual, interpersonal, organizational, and community factors that contribute to sexual harassment and sexual assault. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a(n) Medical Career Program position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Student Loan Repayment may be authorized.
• Advanced In-hire may be authorized.
• Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.