Sexual Assault Response Coordinator/Occupational Health Officer- Experienced (Maryland) Job in Fort Meade, MD

Vacancy No. 1240119 Department National Security Agency/Central Security Service
Salary $82,764.00 to $181,216.00 Grade 11 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/1/2024 Close Date 11/14/2024
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Locations:
Fort Meade, MD


Summary

Occupational Health and Well-Being Services (OHWB), Advocacy Services is seeking the ideal candidate to serve as a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) within the NSA Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program. This position is focused on providing an immediate response and ongoing support for victims of sexual assault, and comprehensive education and training for the NSA at large on sexual assault awareness, prevention, and response.

Duties

- Develop and implement local policies and procedures in line with NSA and Department of Defense (DoD) directives, ensuring victim access to medical, mental health, and counseling services.
- Provide 24/7 availability for victim advocacy services, ensuring coordination with medical, legal, and law enforcement personnel. Guide and support assigned Victim Advocates (VAs) for cohesive program accountability.
- Ensure the prompt handling of reports, maintaining oversight throughout the process while ensuring confidentiality.
- Oversee Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs) to meet victims' needs and compliance with organizational standards.
- Provide immediate crisis intervention, emotional support, and safety planning for victims, guiding them through medical, investigative, and legal processes.
- Lead the development of training programs for SARCs, VAs, and other stakeholders. Coordinate outreach activities, including awareness programs during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM).
-Ensure accurate and confidential data entry into the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement strategic goals for the SAPR program, ensuring effective integration with installation objectives. Evaluate program effectiveness, recommending improvements for continued growth and success.
- Manage program budgets, ensuring alignment with goals
- Serve as a representative for the SAPR program in high-level engagements, advising leadership on policy implementation and programmatic objectives.
- Employee will be required to travel for TDYs or conferences relevant to sexual assault.
- This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware.
- Able to serve in an "on call" duty status outside of normal work hours that includes remaining ready to perform work, manning enterprise cellphone, and remaining in a reasonable call back radius, staffing the 24/7 support helpline, as needed; regularly checking emails to respond to crises; and/or reporting to a designated place of duty to perform work.
- Employee may also be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

A degree in any field is acceptable. Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: work-life services, medical records, human resources, safety, industrial hygiene, or other occupational health-related environments (for example, drug deterrence, blood donor, wellness, smoking cessation, sexual assault victim advocacy).

Experience must also include managing programs (any type).

FULL PERFORMANCE

Entry is with an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience or a Doctoral degree and no experience.

SENIOR

Entry is with an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Education

A degree in any field is acceptable. Relevant experience must include one or more of the following: work-life services, medical records, human resources, safety, industrial hygiene, or other occupational health-related environments (for example, drug deterrence, blood donor, wellness, smoking cessation, sexual assault victim advocacy).

Additional information

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range: $82,764 - $181,216 (Full Performance - Senior)

Salary range varies by work level and relevant experience to the position.

On-the-job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based up the need and the experience of the selectee.

Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and Federal retirement plan.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday - Friday with basic 8 hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m and 6 p.m. (flexible).

Candidates should have the ability to serve in an "on call" duty status outside of normal work hours that includes remaining ready to perform work, manning enterprise cell phone, and remaining in a reasonable call back radius, staffing the 24/7 support helpline, as needed; regularly checking emails to respond to crises; and/or reporting to a designated place of duty to perform work.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

The ideal candidate is someone with a desire for continuous learning and strong problem-solving who is (has):
- National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) with Intermediate or Advanced level of experience or DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) Level III or level IV Certification
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification and recertification from the National Organization of Victim Assistance (NOVA), as specified by DoD.
- Current state driver's license or the ability to obtain and maintain one.
- Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of sexual assault laws, precedent decisions, policies, principles, and methods to carry out a program which fulfills these requirements.
- Knowledge of DoD SAPR Policy to ensure compliance with DoD requirements.
- Technical knowledge of equal opportunity policies, sexual assault prevention and response, and skills to plan, organize, and carry out the SAPR program
- Ability to plan, organize, and identify Agency problems and recommend courses of action.
- Skilled in fact-finding, analysis of a wide range of programs to study broad topics related to sexual assault, problem solving and training needed assessment and skill in evaluating programs and study findings to develop policy and guidelines which will impact the Agency.
- Ability to use moderate degree of discretion, independent judgment, initiative, tact and confidentiality.
- Skill in oral and written communication that would assist in conveying to clients, peers, and team members issues encountered by victims, the appropriate methods and plans for managing the issues while placing clients at ease and obtaining information relating to cause of the issues.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders, leaders and peers.
- Excellent judgment, objectivity, and expertise in addressing employee issues and concerns
- Ability to develop and effectively deliver presentations and training
- Ability to collect and monitor data used to compose written reports and to assist with an end resolution
- Project management skills to implement crisis intervention and situational assessment techniques, analyze the needs of the victim, and provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems
- Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff, intervening agencies, and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, both verbally and in writing
- Possess strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to build trust and develop supportive relationships
- Strong analytical ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment and ethical practice

Required Documents

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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