About the Position: Directs a Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program for an assigned organization. Serves as a principal authority, strategic advisor, and advocate for SHARP policies and programs; develops strategic plans and policies to support response and prevention elements of the sexual harassment/assault program and conducts assessments to ensure policy/program effectiveness; prioritizes victim care in cases of SH/SA and associated retaliatory behaviors.

Duties

Apply legal, regulatory, and operational program guidance to the management of sexual harassment/assault (e.g., SHARP) cases and reports. (e.g., Reviews correspondence for compliance with agency correspondence directives) Provide program direction and guidance to others on sexual harassment/assault reporting procedures, confidentiality, and available resources to ensure their understanding and compliance with regulatory and procedural guidelines. Utilize crisis intervention and situational assessment and analysis techniques to provide support and assistance to victims of sexual harassment/assault prevention, response, and victim advocacy. Promote victim service resources that provide care for sexual harassment/assault victims, e.g., DoD Safe Helpline number, installation 24/7 SHARP hotline, and SARC/VA contacts. Monitor overall quality of information in databases (e.g., Integrated Case Reporting System (ICRS)) to ensure sexual harassment data is handled in accordance with established guidelines. Prepare schedules for completion of work based on an assessment of short- and long-term priorities. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, considering the difficulty and requirements of the assignment and the capabilities of employees.

Requirements

• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 25% of the time.
• May be required to carry a cell phone and be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a rotational basis, based on the needs of the organization.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, enrollment in Continuous Evaluation is required.
• Background checks against all records required by law, Office of Personnel Management, Department of Defense, and Army policy or regulation will be conducted prior to entering on duty in the position, IAW governing regulations, on a recurring basis.
• State Criminal History Repository check is required for all states of residence in the previous five and/or up to ten years.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle should the need arise to operate a government vehicle/motor pool vehicle.
• Within six months of employment must successfully complete required Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) training and obtain and maintain D-SAACP certification.
• Must complete all required training, obtain D-SAACP certification, and be placed on appointment orders prior to having any victim contact or access to victim information.
• Required to self-report civilian arrests, the filing of criminal charges, and/or convictions of any criminal offense to their supervisors.
• This is a Mission Essential position.
• Incumbent is required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period, if not already completed.

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 EmployeesDomestic 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.) 13473Priority 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 EligibleVeterans 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 equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: Processing sexual harassment assault cases in accordance with regulatory procedures; Coordinating the provision of care for victims through proactive support efforts; Implementing sexual harassment prevention activities that reduce retaliatory behaviors. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: AccountabilityLeadershipSexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP)Strategic Thinking 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-11).

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address DM-APF-W06QAA RCTG COMD HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Knox, KY 40121 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk