SUPERVISORY SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the primary advisor to installation commander and first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Office at Air Force Installations or Space Force Deltas. The Principal SARC serves as the key subject matter expert for directing and coordinating SAPR response activities at installation for supported tenants.

Duties

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DUTY 1: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

DUTY 2: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the installation SAPR program and ensures compliance with legal, regulatory, and statutory requirements and meets customer needs.

DUTY 3: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

DUTY 4: Represents the SAPR program with a variety of installation nad functional area organizations.

DUTY 5: Supports the Supervisory SAPR Program Administrator and Specialist comprehensively in all functional duties on SAPR-related matters, providing seamless support, as needed.

DUTY 6: Eliminates work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, including evaluation of installation specific needs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Minimum of Tier 3 Background investigation that must be IAW DoD and OPM requirements and augmented by a State Criminal History Record Check (SCHRC) or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation (CE) is required.
• Must obtain and maintain an active D-SAACP certification in accordance with (IAW) Section 584 of Public Law 112-81 and DoDI 6495.03 as a condition of employment.
• This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware.
• The work requires the employee to drive a POV/GOV. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for this position.
• This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions, to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0101, Social Science Series, 0101.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Education: Applicants must have successfully completed a full four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in behavioral or social science or related disciplines, appropriate for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Specialist at the NH-0101-03 position. This education was obtained in an accredited college or university.

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COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Must have a combination of education and experience that provides you with the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (The quality of the combination of education and experience is sufficient to demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform work in the occupation, and is comparable to that normally acquired through the successful completion of a full 4-year course of study with a major in behavioral or social science. Your creditable experience demonstrates analysis, writing, researching, and critical thinking skills sufficient to perform progressively more responsible work in the occupation.

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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 have or will have within 120 days of closing this announcement, 1 year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband (NH-02) equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) or equivalent in the Federal Service for the NH-0101-03, Supervisory Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Specialist. Specialized experience must include administering, managing, developing, and implementing all aspects of a program. Experience interpreting and implementing policy and knowledge of the military, DoD, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program, victim advocacy, or advocacy services. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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. Comprehensive and professional knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, practices, and social service delivery related to victim advocacy and SAPR program management, budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning pertaining to sexual assault prevention and response.

2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, procedures along with Public Law, regulations, executive orders, etc. to include the DoD and DAF organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices to improve installation level SAPR accessibility and relevance to the command mission relating to sexual assault/sexual harassment victim advocacy and related self-directed or interpersonal violence.

3. Skill in conflict resolution and negotiation strategies, counsel on performance or behavior, and initiate corrective actions, maintaining professionalism and fairness.

4. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate staff along with formulate and conduct installation level SAPR program assessments and evaluations, identify issues, conduct research, analyze, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and polices to summarize results and make appropriate recommendations to senior leadership.

5. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, applying conscientious attention to detail, tact, and diplomacy during interactions with internal, external, and high-level officials during difficult and sensitive circumstances with skilled communication, including developing rapport and actively listening to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to enhance victim support and assistance.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate is an experienced, victim-centered leader to be responsible for the installation's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program. Strong background in social sciences, sound supervisory instincts, and ability to navigate complex, high-visibility challenges with emphaty and discretion.

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

ARE YOU USING YOUR 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.

Additional information

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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