AHA SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE COORDINATOR with Security Clearance

Duties As a SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE COORDINATOR, GS-0101-12, you will serve as the Wing/Brigade Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator (SARC) to comply with Department of Defense (DOD) and National Guard Bureau (NGB) requirements to institute and administer secondary prevention and support programs and activities for sexual assault and other areas of interpersonal violence and victim needs as directed by the Wing/BDE CDR. Establish sexual assault reporting process and accomplishes documentation for the Wing program while coordinating and collaborating with the State SAPR and subsidiary Wings/BDE within the State. Advise and provide direction to Wing/BDE personnel regarding SAPR policy, guidance, requirements, and processes. Serve as the Wing/BDE CDR's consultant and coordinator for sexual assault secondary prevention activities involving the institutionalization of respect and the Air/Army core values throughout the spectrum of human relations activities. Develop Wing/BDE plans (to include spend plan routed to the State SAPR for approval), programs, and guidelines. Execute budget geared to the Wing population and organization to address sexual assault prevention and response. Construct and/or adjusts the Wing plans, milestones, and evaluation measures (including metrics) to garner success in meeting goals and objectives. Create and implement a communication strategy to expand awareness and knowledge of reporting options for sexual assault at the Wing/BDE. Present opportunities for command emphasis on core values and positive behavior. Evaluate procedures, results, relationships, and interactions to accomplish quality improvements and improve mission accomplishment. Seek, analyze, and document input about the program and up channels recommendations for modifications to appropriate stakeholders including the Wing/BDE CDR and State SAPR PM. Recruit, screen, interview, and coordinate appointment of full-time SAPR Victim Advocates (VAs). Assist Commanders to recruit, screen, interview, and coordinate appointment of Wing/Battalion collateral duty SAPR VAs. Deliver and/or arranges initial and ongoing training and continuing education units of full-time VAs and Wing/Battalion collateral duty VAs. Guarantee victim advocates are credentialed via DOD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP). Assess full-time VAs and Wing/Battalion collateral duty VAs level of knowledge and performance; conduct or coordinate additional training as needed. Confirm full time VAs and Wing/Battalion collateral duty VAs are knowledgeable in DOD and NGB SAPR policies, understand unauthorized disclosures of confidential communication, and requirement for sensitivity and protection of victim privacy. Coordinate with the State SAPR for performance related issues and concerns to include suspension and revocation of full-time VAs and Wing/Battalion collateral duty VAs credentials' as applicable and IAW DoD and NGB policy. Utilize Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) for case management and accountability as required by DOD and NGB policy. Enter and manage all Wing/BDE SAPR incidents in DSAID IAW DOD and NGB policies and procedures. Ensure that final case disposition forms are completed and routed in accordance with current guidance prior to case closure. Establish Wing/BDE victim advocate recognition program. Work Schedule: This position works on a 5/4/9 compressed work schedule that consists of a 5 day workweek, then a 4 day workweek ( 8 nine-hour days and 1 eight-hour day and an SDO, Scheduled Day Off) to complete the 80 hour pay period. Work schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements. Telework: ELIGIBLE FOR SITUATIONAL TELEWORK ONLY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY AND PRESCRIBED "UNSCHEDULED TELEWORK" The position under this announcement is being filled using the National Guard Accelerated Hiring Authority (NG AHA). Selection will be made through a process without applying traditional competitive rating and ranking procedures and where interviews are optional. Merit factors shall be the basis for selection. Merit factors are determined by the individuals' ability to perform the duties of the position. Merit is based on such factors as previous work experience, education, abilities, and competencies. In order to be referred, applicant must meet all general, specialized and education requirements of the position. Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference does not apply when referring and selecting individuals under this NG accelerating hiring authority; however, applicants are encouraged to still claim veterans preference and submit supporting documentation. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. * Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. * This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. * Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. * May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. * May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. * The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory. * Must be able to obtain required certifications, as applicable. * Position designated as Essential and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. * Required to obtain and maintain receive the DoD mandated Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Credentialing Program (D-SAACP) certification and maintain certification through meeting annual continuing education training requirements. * Within 60 days of appointment, the employee must have a favorable completion and awarding of a Tier 3 background investigation as directed by DoD and NGB to conduct duties and responsibilities as a SARC employee * Within 60 days of appointment as a NG Title 5 Excepted Service Wing/BDE SARC employee, the qualified applicant must successfully complete the HQ ANG SARC initial training course, which is approved and evaluated to meet the D-SAACP requirements. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE : This position requires the following: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. 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 that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. 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 All on-board NG Title 5 Excepted Service employees assigned to Title 5 Excepted Service SAPR Program, must be certified at the next higher grade-level before considered as eligible for merit promotions to Series GS-0101 SAPR Program positions; and, must have a minimum of one-year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. However, a new hire applicant (to include an on-board Title 32 or a Title 5 Competitive Service employee who is employed in a different series' position) must have at least two years on-the-job experiences that are commensurate or equivalent to SAPR Program business, with demonstrated understanding of the principles and concepts defined by a practical knowledge of family programs, military community services, victim advocacy and/or associated functional areas. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must have of military and/or civilian specialized working experiences, education, and training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, that results in competent and expert knowledge levels of the Wing/BDE SAPR principles and practices. Must have specialized experiences working with the Department of Defense (DOD) requirements, developing and managing prevention and support programs and activities for sexual assau< and other areas of interpersonal violence and victim needs. Skilled in performing consultant and coordinator duties that involved sexual assault prevention activities and training the ANG core values (integrity, excellence and service before self) as related to human relations activities. Experienced in developing, planning, and publishing action plans, programs, guidelines, and budgets geared to the installation population and organization to address sexual assault prevention and response. Skilled in monitoring and reporting all Wing/BDE SAPR incidents into the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID). Competent in assessing and reporting the ANG Wing/BDE processes, procedures, contacts, and training necessary to carry out the program and meet DOD and ANG objectives. Experienced in working, briefing, and publishing the Wing/BDE SARC plans, milestones, and evaluation measures, using valid and formal metrics that ensured success in meeting goals and objectives. Skilled and knowledgeable in developing and implementing communication strategies at the installation, that expanded awareness of sexual assault. Experienced in the Family Advocacy Office (FAP) work objectives and business programs that addressed and managed intimate partner viole