Sexual Assault Prevention And Response Specialist

Air Education and Training Command • Lackland AFB, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to educate, advise and coordinate on issues relating to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response in the AF Basic Military Training (BMT) environment.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station, sometimes on short notice, traveling on military or commercial aircraft or any other designated means.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours such as overtime, weekends, on call, uncommon tour of duty, holidays, etc.
• This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware.
• 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
• Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Knowledge of social science and social work principles and concepts and practices relating to the prevention of and response to sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence.
• Knowledge of education and training concepts, instructor pool management, and technical student issues.
• Knowledge of victim advocacy principles, concepts, and practices to include prevention and response.
• Knowledge of social service delivery systems and concepts, principles, and theories relating specifically to sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices relating to privacy information.
• NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.
• OR EDUCATION: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree.
• Note: You MUST submit a copy of your official transcripts
• OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of progressively higher-level graduate education but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, a combination of experience and education.
• Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.
• Note: You MUST submit a copy of your official transcripts.
• One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level.
• TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
• NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
• Knowledge of victim advocacy principles, concepts, and practices to include prevention and response.
• Knowledge of social science and social work principles and concepts and practices relating to the prevention of and response to sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence.
• Knowledge of social services delivery systems and concepts, principles, and theories relating specifically to sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interactions with individuals and with program representatives/officials.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and legibly in writing; ability to provide information and one-on-one assistance to individuals under difficult circumstances using sensitivity, tact, and caring; ability to prepare, evaluate, and disseminate information on prevention and support programs and activities for sexual assault and other areas of interpersonal violence.
• Skill in presenting formal and informal courses and briefings .
• Skill in using various computer software database, spreadsheet, word processing, and network programs such as Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRD, DORS, TBB, and SITES.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date.
• Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave.
• At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty .
• Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position.
• The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member Branch of Armed Forces Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s) Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty Terminal leave start date (if applicable) Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
• Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference.
• If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt
• 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.
• MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied.
• You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.
• PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level.
• You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• A degree or equivalent experience in the behavioral sciences or social work is desired.

Responsibilities

• Initiates, oversees, and manages the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) education and training program for Air Force BMT training accessions and military training instructors assigned to the 737 TRG.
• Provides subject matter expert content to improve SAPR training materials used for BMT accessions and MTI training by researching related subjects contained in reports articles and other professional publications.
• Coordinates on call support to victims of sexual assault in need of response intervention.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree