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SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION RESPONSE SPECIALIST - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
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Summary

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In this position you will serve as the Installation Sexual Assault Victim Advocate providing a wide range of essential support and advocacy services, liaison services, and care to victims of sexual assault in accordance with generally accepted procedures and techniques.

Overview

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Job closed
Posted 05/25/22
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$37,278 - $88,837 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 2
Promotion potential
2
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Other
Announcement number
AFMC-11513771-MRB-FLYER
Control number
656412000

Duties

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  • Serves as Installation Sexual Assault Victim Advocate providing a wide range of essential support and advocacy services, liaison services, and care to victims of sexual assault in accordance with generally accepted procedures and techniques.
  • Maintains support and follow-up contact with sexual assault victims throughout the lifecycle of the case.
  • Assists the installation SARC in the development and delivery of comprehensive sexual assault training to comply with Department of Defense (DoD) requirements.
  • Represents the SAPR installation program at both military and civilian agencies.
  • Assists victims of sexual assault in their effort towards the process of recovery, through advocacy and resource information.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Telework may be authorized.
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of assigned duties.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, holidays, and/or an on-call status.
  • This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware.
  • Must obtain and maintain DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification and recertification from the National Organization of Victim Assistance (NOVA), as specified in DoD and AF policy.

Qualifications

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

Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/

Click on the following link to view qualification requirements for this position: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-PROF

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. Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, and practices relating to victim advocacy and prevention of and response to sexual assault.
2. Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc., to include the Air Force organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual assault victim advocacy, and related interpersonal violence.
3. Knowledge of social service delivery systems, methods, and theories relating to victim advocacy, sexual assault/ violence.
4. Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual assault training.
5. Skill in applying tact and diplomacy during interactions with internal and external officials during difficult and sensitive circumstances and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to identify, establish, modify and provide victim support/assistance.
6. Ability to employ various methods and techniques typical of a sexual assault 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.

Additional information

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and restriction from the workplace.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) will be used to form a pool of qualified applicants who will be considered for direct hire vacancies as they become available.

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Sexual Assault Prevention Response Specialist (Victim Advocate) (NH-0101-02)to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

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Agency contact information

Kimberly Utz
Phone
986-7656
Email
KIMBERLY.UTZ@US.AF.MIL
Address
EHA DHA
550 C Street West
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US

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