To qualify, applicants must meet the educational requirements and possess both the specialized experience and the selective factor.
1) Basic Requirements
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.
2) To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 Level in the federal government implementing, monitoring, and overseeing sexual violence prevention and response activities for an organization. Examples of relevant experience includes: developing, implementing, and overseeing response procedures related to victims of sexual violence; researching and drafting prevention strategies; leading or supporting sexual violence prevention and response victim advocates; assessing and evaluating sexual assault and harassment response and prevention activities; and developing and leading training related to sexual harassment and assault prevention and response techniques.
3) In addition to meeting the requirements above, applicants must also meet the selective factor below.
I have experience implementing sexual violence programs utilizing a trauma informed and survivor centered approach, with experience in systems-based advocacy within federal, law enforcement and/or academic institutions.
Applicant must be able to serve in an "on call" duty status outside of normal work hours, carrying a cellphone and remaining in a reasonable call back radius, staffing the 24/7 support duty line as needed; regularly checking emails to respond to crises, and/or reporting to a designated place of duty to perform work.
Must be able to obtain and maintain victim advocate credentialing through NOVA and adhere to the NACP Code of Professional Ethics for Victim Assistance Providers.
Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.