About the Position: The Credentialing Specialist assists the SHARP Director on the Army's SHARP credentialing requirements. The incumbent leads administrative support implementing the congressionally mandated program to ensure all military and civilian professionals, who perform victim advocacy duties, meet certification requirements outlined in policy.

Duties

Oversee DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) Assessment and Reporting. Oversee operational functions related to the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP), victim advocacy, and assistance strategy objectives. Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) in support of Commanders and SHARP professionals worldwide, providing instruction regarding policies and procedures to submit new and renewal D-SAACP applications to HQDA, G9, SHARP Program Management Division. Develop a list of Army-wide approved education and training, provided by civilian partners, particularly those which would allow Soldiers access from anywhere in the world. Assist the SHARP Director, Deputy Director, and Program Management Branch Chief in the execution of D-SAACP, Victim Advocacy, and VRI is a crucial aspect of the incumbent's role.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) travel up to 20% of the time.
• Background checks against all records prior to duty in the position, and, IAW governing regulations, on a recurring basis while employed in the position.
• Minimum of a Tier 3 background investigation, or equivalent, and enrollment in Continuous Evaluation are required.
• State Criminal History Repository check is required for all states of residence in the previous five and/or up to ten years.
• Required to self-report civilian arrests, the filing of criminal charges, and/or convictions of any criminal offense to their supervisors.
• Within six months of employment must successfully complete required Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) training and obtain and maintain D-SAACP.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: conducting thorough review of Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program Assessment and Reporting processes to ensure compliance with Federal law; translating basic legislation into program goals, actions, and/or services; and preparing communications and/or studies for senior leaders to deliver briefings which require analysis of interrelated issues. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Attention to DetailDecision MakingPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W4YNAA HQDA, ACS, INSTALL SPT MGMT ACT DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk