SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE COORDINATOR

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All U.S. Citizens - Collect Veterans Preference (external), clearing priority placement candidates first.

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

• Serves as the Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator to comply with Department of Defense and National Guard Bureau 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. Assists Commanders to recruit, screen, interview, and coordinate appointment of Wing/Battalion collateral duty SAPR VAs. Deliver and/or arranges initial and ongoing training and continuing education units of full-time VAs and Wing/Battalion collateral duty VAs. Guarantees victim advocates are credentialed via DOD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program.
• 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.
• 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, Behavioral Health Officer, Surgeon General's Office, Provost Marshall, Staff Judge Advocate, 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.
• Serves as the Wing CDR consultant on sexual assault prevention, response concerns, and trends and representative involving all sexual assault issues on committees, working groups, conferences, and community meetings which may include being a liaison with the community sexual assault response team (SART). 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
• Other duties as assigned.

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:
N/A

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 36 months experience with degree or 48 months without degree (Ref Education Section), education 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.
-OR-
1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level.

***Note: If this vacancy announcement indicates Specialized Experience, "1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level", you must provide your last SF 50, if you are a current or former Federal Employee and you want to be considered under this provision.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. Your responses must be supported by your application package or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. You may also be excluded from consideration if you indicate that you are unwilling to accept the lower grade and determination is made that you are not qualified at the higher grade. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.


Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, as well as the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics). NOTE: You do not have to respond to the KSA's separately but your resume should contain sufficient information to demonstrate possession of the KSA's.

• Knowledge and skill to advise, manage, implement, assess, and oversee Sexual Assault Prevention and Response programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of sexual assault principles, laws, regulations and policies, and relevant decisions to recognize and prevent sexual assault and make technical recommendations for decisions in sexual assault cases.
• Knowledge of state sexual assault program administration, policies and practices in order to provide technical assistance to answer questions, solve problems, and explain issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of sexual assault prevention and response, executive orders, laws, regulations and policies, and relevant decisions to recognize and prevent sexual assault, and to make technical recommendations for decisions in resources and response for sexual assault cases.
• Skilled in managing a program, to include organizing an office, problem solving, motivating others to take necessary actions, and negotiating allocation of resources for the program which is primarily the amount of the budget and the allocation of part-time victim advocates.
• Knowledge of the National Guard organizational structure to include, functional assignments to subordinate organizations, nature of their missions, and work force composition.
• Skilled communicator: must have expert speaking and writing skills to perform effective presentations, conduct training seminars, communicate with federal, state and local agencies, and medical facilities.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit a complete application package. If you fail to provide this documents/information, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and will not be considered any further. Resumes must be in your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered.

A complete application package includes:

1. Resume must NOT exceed two (2) pages, IAW Merit Hiring Plan and must include:
   • Contact information
     • Full Name
     • Email Address
     • Phone Number
   • Relevant work history that demonstrates specialized experience for the position you are applying to
     • Position Title
     • Organization/Department/Unit
     • Hours worked per week
     • Dates (format must include Month and Year) you were/are employed and physically performing the work.
       • Omit extended leave from your employment history. For example, if you hold a federal job but were on military leave for two years, do not list those two years under that position.
     • Duties performed
     • Series and grade for federal positions, if held
   • Resumes exceeding 2 pages will not be considered. For more guidance please see new resume guidance.
   • If your resume includes the below listed content, it will not be used to make an eligibility/qualification determination, and you will not be considered for this vacancy.
     • Classified or government sensitive information
     • Social Security Number (SSN)
     • Photos of yourself
     • Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
2. Do not include encrypted and/or digitally signed documents because they become corrupted and you will not receive credit for submitting them.
3. If you are claiming:
   • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
     - Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
     - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
     - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
   • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
     - Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
     - Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
     - Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
   • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation:
     -DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1)
     - SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status
     - Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade)
   • Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation:
     - DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4)
     - Sponsor's PCS Orders
     - Proof of Military member's current active duty status
     - Marriage Certificate
4. If you believe you are eligible for Veteran's Preference in hiring, you must claim preference and provide supporting documentation.*** To determine if you qualify for Veteran's Preference in hiring, please use the following link provided by the U.S. Department of Labor.
   • Completed SF15, etc. (SF15 is required for 10-point preference) You will not receive 10 point preference without a completed SF15. The SF15 will indicate additional required documents, that you MUST provide with your application to receive 10 point preference.
5. Other support documentation (optional or required based on the vacancy announcement)
   • Cover Letter
   • SF-50 (latest non-award SF-50)
   • Transcript (s)

***For current National Guard/Reserve members, please document your military work experience as follows: (You may adjust the format, so that you do not exceed the two (2) page resume limit, as long as your resume clearly reflects your military employment history.)

List month joined (to/from) based on your enlistment contract (DD4) or (Oath) for Officers. If you have gaps in service, list them separately.

Example:04 Sep 2019 to 03 Sep 2023
Washington Air National Guard
Traditional Member
20 hours per month
POSITIONS TITLE MOS/AFSC
Personnel Superintendent 3S091
Duties

Military Orders During this period: (list multiple periods if everything else is the same: Order Type, Duties, & Purpose

04 Nov 2019 to 03 Dec 2019
40 hours per week
15 Mar 2020 to 14 May 2020
40 hours per week
Type of Order: ADOS/AT/ST/AGR
Order Purpose:
Duties:

***If there are multiple purposes on a single order (ie. BMT then Tech Training/AIT), list specific periods. Example: Order cover 02 Sep 2020 to 12 Mar 2021:

List 02 Sep 2020 to 01 Nov 2020 as BMT and 02 Nov 2020 to 12 Mar 2021 as Tech Training/AIT

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