This position is located in the Immediate Office of the Superintendent, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Maritime Administration (MARAD).
The Director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Office is under the direct supervision of the Superintendent, with daily operational direction from the Deputy Superintendent.
Summary
This position is located in the Immediate Office of the Superintendent, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Maritime Administration (MARAD).
The Director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Office is under the direct supervision of the Superintendent, with daily operational direction from the Deputy Superintendent.
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen.
Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
The Director of Sexual Assault Prevention and Response:
Supervises the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Victim Advocate/Prevention Educators (VA/PEs), and Sea Year Liaison (SLL), as well as Volunteer Victim Advocates (VVAs) and Midshipmen Victim Advocates (MVAs), in responding to sexual assault, sexual or gender-based harassment, relationship violence, stalking, and retaliation incidents on campus or at sea.
Provides leadership and direction for the Academy’s sexual assault prevention and responses efforts, including making recommendations for operating the Academy in ways that prevent sexual assault, sexual and gender-based harassment, relationship violence, stalking and retaliation, and that promote reporting when such incidents occur, including recommending procedures for eradicating barriers to reporting.
Effectively collaborates with Academy offices, including the Office of the Dean and Provost, Commandant, Civil Rights, and Career Services and Professional Development, among others, to increase the awareness and prevention of sexual misconduct, and retaliation.
Develops a five-year strategic plan, from which comes an annual campaign plan. Five-year plan encompasses a comprehensive and progressive training program for students, faculty, and staff.
Supervises the SARC and VA/PEs in researching, developing, planning, and conducting SAPR education and training for supervisors, managers, employees, and Midshipmen to include response to and prevention of sexual assault, sexual or gender-based harassment, relationship violence, stalking, and retaliation. Oversees delivery of a bystander intervention program. Provides continual training and technical assistance. Oversees training for victim advocates.
Monitors sexual assault, sexual or gender-based harassment, relationship violence, stalking, and retaliation awareness education and communications reach back capability for Midshipmen on Sea Year experience. Provides guidance to the Commandant in running the reintegration program, which reintroduces Midshipmen to the Regiment after completion of Sea Year.
Reviews, writes, and/or revises policies and standard operating procedures governing the operation of the Academy’s sexual assault prevention and response program. Maintains and updates plans of action, providing leadership with regular progress reports on completion of actions. Coordinates annual surveys/focus group sessions and writes the annual Report to Congress.
Manages all SAPR Office documents, including correspondence, reports, assessments, training rosters, training guides, policies, and Standard Operating Procedures in accordance with applicable law and Academy policy.
The ideal candidate is a highly motivated senior level professional with experience working in higher education, possessing leadership skills necessary to direct and manage office personnel in operating a complex program. The candidate must be able to handle daily tasks, which may include supervising office personnel responding to incidents of sexual assault, sexual assault, sexual or gender-based harassment, relationship violence or stalking; promoting prevention in the form of training and awareness events; and tracking programmatic elements such as record keeping, data analysis, and policy development. The candidate must have the confidence and poise to communicate directly and honestly with senior leaders, faculty, and staff members who may have different levels of understanding about their responsibilities as part of a sexual assault prevention and response program. The candidate must be capable of adjusting to a demanding work environment characterized by tight timelines, shifting priorities, and flexing schedules. The individual must be organized, imaginative, and attentive to details, with selfless dedication to helping others live with and learn about sexual assault.
You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service.
PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection.
SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the education and specialized experience requirements.
To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include:
Experience in working with a Title IX or Sexual Assault Prevention and Education program in a higher education environment, or other relevant work.
Experience in policy development and administration.
Experience in organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Experience leading or supervising staff in sexual assault, sexual and gender-based harassment, relationship violence, stalking, and retaliation program, including victim response, delivery of prevention training and awareness events and record keeping.
Highly Desirable: The candidate should have a J.D. or Ph.D. and 3+ years of higher education experience, with knowledge of Title IX and its regulations and will preferably have experience managing a Title IX program at an institution of higher education. The candidate should have experience in the successful development and implementation of educational and training programs, along with strong presentation and facilitation skills. The candidate should have demonstrated sensitivity and understanding of individuals from diverse backgrounds. The candidate should have excellent judgment, with the ability to manage confidential data and information, and demonstrated experience in data analysis, reporting, planning and compliance management. The candidate must have outstanding written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively convey complex information to a wide array of audiences. The candidate should have demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple, competing priorities and meet deadlines. The candidate should be able to work autonomously and in consultation with senior leaders, faculty, staff, and students.
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:
Program Knowledge: Develops metrics to assess the effectiveness of the SAPR Program.
Technical Knowledge: Expert technical and management functions including research, planning, directing and evaluating local and national policy initiatives.
Communication: Communicates with parties while protecting the independence, neutrality, integrity, and privacy of an unrestricted sexual assault or sexual harassment investigation.
For all types of consideration, 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
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.
Additional information
This is not a Bargaining unit position.
COVID VACCINATION: If selected, you will be required to provide information regarding your COVID-19 vaccination status for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will referred to the hiring manager.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
For this announcement, all applicants will be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, specifically the educational requirements. Applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official.
Applicants will not be rated or ranked. Veteran’s Preference does NOT apply.
DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated by a resume. If, upon review, it is determined that your resume and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be removed from consideration.
Ultimately, the Automated Staffing Office is response provides enough detail to support the qualifications of the vacancy.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
ALL Applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and was created within USA Jobs Resume Builder and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy. Formatted resumes can be uploaded when you arrive at the DOT application system. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/
The following is a list of documents that are only required based on the type of position and consideration for which you are applying.
RESUME - Needs to be created within USA Jobs Resume Builder. It must show relevant experience, education and fully support the required specialized experience.
TRANSCRIPTS - Transcripts are REQUIRED as there is a stated education requirement for the series. The transcripts need not be official, but must show that you meet the stated education requirements, including specific major or class requirements.
WRITING SAMPLE: If selected for an interview, you will be required to submit a writing sample.
NON COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS: If requesting concurrent consideration for Non-competitive (NC) appointment eligibility, you must provide the appropriate SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS, such as PCS orders (military spouse) describing move & marriage certificate; letter from VA or DD214 describing 100% disability of spouse; letter from State Vocational Office certifying disability (schedule A), etc. For more information, visit military spouse NC appointments or Persons with Disabilities NC appointments.
DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 85) and provide all of the following documents:
your most recent performance appraisal,
the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and
your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will referred to the hiring manager.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USA Jobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.
If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: Transjobs@dot.gov
DOT, MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
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United States
Next steps
You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com (Select "My USAJobs" and click "Applications". Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist will evaluate your application. Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. Appropriate veteran's preference will be applied. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring agency will contact you directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
ALL Applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and was created within USA Jobs Resume Builder and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy. Formatted resumes can be uploaded when you arrive at the DOT application system. For assistance with the resume builder, please visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/
The following is a list of documents that are only required based on the type of position and consideration for which you are applying.
RESUME - Needs to be created within USA Jobs Resume Builder. It must show relevant experience, education and fully support the required specialized experience.
TRANSCRIPTS - Transcripts are REQUIRED as there is a stated education requirement for the series. The transcripts need not be official, but must show that you meet the stated education requirements, including specific major or class requirements.
WRITING SAMPLE: If selected for an interview, you will be required to submit a writing sample.
NON COMPETITIVE APPLICANTS: If requesting concurrent consideration for Non-competitive (NC) appointment eligibility, you must provide the appropriate SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY DOCUMENTS, such as PCS orders (military spouse) describing move & marriage certificate; letter from VA or DD214 describing 100% disability of spouse; letter from State Vocational Office certifying disability (schedule A), etc. For more information, visit military spouse NC appointments or Persons with Disabilities NC appointments.
DISPLACED EMPLOYEES: If requesting consideration under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency CTAP program (ICTAP), you must meet the well qualified standards for this vacancy (meeting minimum requirements for position and scoring at least an 85) and provide all of the following documents:
your most recent performance appraisal,
the proof of eligibility letter from the Agency, and
your most current SF-50, displaying current series and grade.
Displaced employees may be eligible for ICTAP or CTAP priority consideration. Qualified CTAP/ICTAP candidates receive priority and will referred to the hiring manager.
Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USA Jobs does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You must submit a complete application package (including resume, vacancy questions and supporting documents) no later than 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date of the announcement.
To begin, click the "Apply Online" button on the job announcement posting.
Follow the directions to register, submit all required documents and complete the assessment questionnaire.
You may review your saved application(s) at https://my.usajobs.gov.
If you are having difficulty applying online, please contact the DOT Automated Staffing Office via email at: Transjobs@dot.gov
DOT, MARITIME ADMINISTRATION
Submit Application and Documents Online
1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50
Washington, District of Columbia 20590
United States
Next steps
You may check your application status by logging into USAJobs.com (Select "My USAJobs" and click "Applications". Within two weeks of the closing date, a Human Resources Specialist will evaluate your application. Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager. Appropriate veteran's preference will be applied. If you are selected for an interview, the hiring agency will contact you directly. Once the position is filled, we will notify all applicants of their final status.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
