In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. All non-government positions identified on your resume must include complete address and to and from dates. Government positions must include pay plan, series, grade, to and from dates and address of the agency/organization.
One year of specialized experience directly related to the duties described below. Qualifying experience must have been equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression.
Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Knowledge of primary prevention principles, sexual assault dynamics, and local social services delivery systems, concepts, principles and theories and community resources for sexual assault, victim advocacy, and the prevention and response to provide one-one-one victim advocacy assistance and information to sexual assault victims.
- Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, and practices
relating to victim advocacy and prevention of and response to sexual harassment.
- Knowledge of social service delivery systems, methods, and theories relating to victim advocacy and
sexual harassment.
- Knowledge of the primary prevention principles, sexual harassment dynamics, concepts, principles and
theories, and resources for sexual harassment, victim advocacy, and the prevention and response to provide one-on-one victim advocacy assistance and information to sexual harassment victims.
Knowledge of and skill in utilizing trauma informed care approaches to work with sexual assault victims in crisis situations.
- Knowledge of a wide range of essential support, advocacy services, liaison services, community
resources and care for victims of sexual harassment in accordance with generally accepted
procedures and techniques.
- Practical knowledge of the military, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Navy (DON), the
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program; local, state, and federal laws; and military
regulations pertaining to victims of sexual assault to effectively coordinate victim services (e.g.
medical, legal, mental health, and investigative) with various agencies.
- Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. to include the Department of Navy
organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual harassment
victim advocacy.
- Knowledge of and skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, and FFSMIS to effectively enter, maintain,
collect and organize data, prepare reports, compose written reports and develop information.
- Knowledge of and skill in using virtual video conferencing and training platforms, and various
training methods and techniques to develop and effectively deliver presentations and training.
- Practical knowledge of various instruction techniques and evaluation method design, and skill in
using evaluation methods to evaluate and measure the effectiveness of training courses.
- Skill in employing various methods and techniques typical of a sexual harassment victim advocate
program, including crisis intervention, situational assessment, and analyzing the needs of the victim
to provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems.
- Skill in employing professional, verbal, and written communication methods and techniques to
effectively communicate with all levels of management, staff, and intervening agencies and present
training.
- Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual harassment training.
- Skill in employing interpersonal skills and professional, verbal, and written communication methods
and techniques to build trust and develop supportive relationships with military personnel and
families of diverse backgrounds (racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic), sexual orientation, and
gender identities.
- Knowledge of and skill in using various office filing systems and methods to maintain an accurate
system for SAPR program data collection and reports.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.
As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire and your RESUME MUST SUPPORT AND VALIDATE YOUR ANSWERS or you may be removed from consideration.
ONLY THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE REFERRED. IF MANAGEMENT DOES NOT WISH TO SELECT A HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE, THEY MAY REQUEST A REFERRAL LIST INCLUDING WELL OR QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating and/or appointment eligibility.
PLEASE READ THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO ENSURE ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE ADDRESSED IN YOUR APPLICATION PACKAGE.
RELOCATION AUTHORIZED
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest
When you perform a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the federal government, the IRS considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. The Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) may offset the impact of some of these taxes. For more information go to: https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/taxableentitlements.html.
KEY REQUIREMENTS/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- You must be a US Citizen.
- Males must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. https://www.sss.gov/register/
- Selectee must be determined suitable for federal employment.
- Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Selectee is required to participate in the direct deposit pay program.
- Social Security Card is required.
- Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-VERIFY) check.
- A favorable background is a requirement of this position. Failure to obtain and maintain a favorable background may result in the withdrawal of the position offer or removal.
NOTE: Applicants have the ability to perform an E-Verify Self Check to confirm employment eligibility at http://www.uscis.gov/mye-verify/self-check. Although a Self-Check is not mandatory, it can be a useful tool for applicants to find out if there is a problem with their employment eligibility records and resolve any issues before taking a job.