You will serve as a SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE (SAPR) VICTIM ADVOCATE (VA) in the Fleet and Family Support Program of NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND.

Duties

You will identify a need for and know where or how to gather information. You will organize and maintain information or information managements; determine its importance and accuracy, and communicate it by a variety of methods. You will develop networks and build alliances; collaborate across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. You will provide support services to enhance or improve welfare and quality of life. You will promote work/life balance. You will provide services to create more effective organizations, build stronger communities, and promote equality and opportunity. You will possess knowledge of the techniques and initiatives involved in preventing and responding to sexual assault. You will provide support and treatment for victims of sexual assault. You will demonstrate ability to clearly and effectively articulate, present and promote varied ideas and issues (to include sensitive or controversial topics) before a wide range of audiences. You will make clear and convincing oral presentations; listen effectively and clarify information as needed. You will understand and interpret technical material, rules, regulations, and instructions as it applies to specific situations.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain an active D-SAACP certification in accordance with Section 584 of Public Law 112-81 and DoD Instruction 6495-03 as a condition of employment, and any subsequent policy updates to this program.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Incumbent must be able to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays, in an on-call or rotational basis.
• The on-call or rational status requires varied work hours, to include a requirement to be available 24/7.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
• Occasional travel outside the local area may be required, up to 25% for meetings, training, or other program related events, or needs.

Qualifications

In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Experience providing non-clinical support to adult victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment; 2) Experience applying 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; 3) Experience working with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement and legal personnel on behalf of sexual assault victims; 4) Experience using software applications, such as Microsoft Office suite to enter, collect and organize data, prepare reports, compose written reports and develop information; 5) Experience 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; 6) Experience 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; and 7) Experience using virtual video conferencing and training platforms, and various training methods and techniques to develop and deliver presentations and training. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess one of the following:
Successful completion of a behavioral or social science degree, or a degree in a related discipline appropriate to the position being filled OR
A combination of education and experience that provided 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 demonstrates knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

Contacts

• Address NAVAL AIR STATION WHIDBEY ISLAND 3730 North Charles Porter Avenue Oak Harbor, WA 98278 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]