Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to implement and manage the local level Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and serve as consultant to local leadership.

Duties

Monitors and enters all installation Sexual Assault and Prevention Response (SAPR) incidents in the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID). Assists with or provides training for first responders ensuring sexual assault prevention and response policy updates and program changes are current. Serves as point of contact for ongoing prevention education and training for all base personnel, leadership, and all deploying personnel. Collaborates with law enforcement and criminal investigative units and the Office of Special Investigation to establish protocol and procedures to ensure 24-hour notification of a victim advocate in all incidents of alleged sexual assault, participation in safety planning, and in the establishment and modification of safety measures.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This is a position of public trust. Incumbent must obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Security Clearance. Minimum Tier 2 background investigation must be conducted every 5 years in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management
• Travel and relocation expenses will be paid by the Force Support Career Field Team
• The work requires the employee to drive a personally owned vehicle/government owned vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for this position
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This is a testing designated position (TDP). Incumbent of this position is subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
• Must obtain, maintain, and renew certification of the Dept of Defense (DOD) Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) as specified in policy
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Experience in sexual assault or domestic violence prevention and response is highly desirable
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware
• 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Incumbent must meet screening/suitability criteria listed in guidance
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
• Position requires State Criminal History Repositories (SCHR) check

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Professional and Scientific Positions/ BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level (or equivalent in other pay systems) in federal service in which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while assisting in the daily oversight of prevention and response programs addressing sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence; which may have included developing plans, programs, guidelines, and budgets to expand awareness of victim support services in a variety of areas (e.g., law enforcement and investigation, legal, counseling, medical, etc.). To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and experience, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. relating to victim advocacy, sexual assault, and other acts of interpersonal violence. 2. Comprehensive and professional knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies as well as behavioral, social science and/or public health practices principles and theories relating to the prevention of and response to sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence. 3. Knowledge of social services delivery systems and concepts, principles, and theories relating specifically to sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence. 4. Skill in assessing program needs to accomplish goals and objectives, evaluate program status, and recommend and/or implement solutions for improvements. 5. Skill in applying tact and diplomacy during difficult circumstances to advise and inform individuals and high-level officials on complicated, sensitive, and sometimes controversial issues. 6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to identify, establish, modify, and provide victim support assistance. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Vance AFB 246 Brown Parkway Ste 124 Vance AFB, OK 73705 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]