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 case management and reports. (e.g., Reviews correspondence for compliance with agency correspondence directives) Monitor overall quality of information in databases to ensure data is handled in accordance with established guidelines. Assign work to subordinates based on priorities, considering the difficulty and requirements of the assignment and the capabilities of employees. Coordinate resources and sustainment of program by providing mentorship and guidance. Provide program management support including strategic planning and policy development. Conduct analysis of policy and overall program effectiveness.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Incumbents in these positions are required to self-report civilian arrests, the filing of criminal charges, and/or convictions of any criminal offense to their supervisors and security office.
• Background checks against all records required by law, Office of Personnel Management, DoD, and Army policy or regulation will be conducted prior to entering on duty in the position.
• (continued) In accordance with governing regulations, additional checks will be performed on a recurring basis while employed in the position.
• Incumbent must attend and graduate from required SHARP training courses within six months of employment.
• (continued) While waiting for training or completion of certification, the employee may be reassigned or detailed to a position that meets the employee’s qualifications and skills.
• (continued) The detail or reassignment will be without promotion or demotion and will be until the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certificate is provided.
• Incumbent must maintain an active D-SAACP certification and up-to-date commander appointment orders prior to having any victim contact or access to victim information.
• In the event that D-SAACP certification expires, is suspended, or is revoked, the individual is not authorized to serve in any SHARP position or perform SHARP duties until D-SAACP certification is reinstated.
• Incumbent may be subject to occasional 24/7 on-call SARC responsibilities.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 25% of the time.
• Five years or more providing SH/SA advocacy services in the military or private sector is preferred.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens 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 1.) applying legal, regulatory, and program guidance to the management of programs advocating for special population groups or interpersonal violence prevention programs; and 2.) coordinating the provision of care for clients through proactive assistance/advocacy efforts; and 3.) implementation of prevention activities based on data analysis that promotes the reduction of harmful and associated retaliatory behaviors. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Interpersonal SkillsLeadershipProblem SolvingStrategic ThinkingTeam Building

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 BN-APF-WGKE96 10TH MTN DIV SENIOR CDR AUG TDA DO NOT MAIL Fort Drum, NY 13602 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk