***This is a Title 5 Excepted Service National Guard Employee position***This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE COORDINATOR,
Position Description Number T0070000and is part of the NJ 108th WG, National Guard.
Summary
***This is a Title 5 Excepted Service National Guard Employee position***This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE COORDINATOR,
Position Description Number T0070000and is part of the NJ 108th WG, National Guard.
This position will be hired utilizing NJNG Accelerated Hiring, See requirements for additional Information. **Note- in the mandatory field SF-50, please upload a SF-50 showing current federal employment or SRB, ORB, RIP (or similar document) showing proof of NG membership.**
As a SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION & RESPONSE COORDINATOR, GS-0101-12, you will:
Serves as the Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator for the military, civilians, and dependents over the age of 18. Providing 24/7 in-person and telephonic response, Under the supervision of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Officer (State SAPR Officer).
Serves as the Wing 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 CDR. Establishes sexual assault reporting process and accomplishes documentation for the Wing program while coordinating and collaborating with the State SAPR Officer and subsidiary Wings/Wing within the State. Advises and provides direction to Wing personnel regarding SAPR policy, guidance, requirements, and processes. Serves as the wing 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. Develops BDE plans (to include spend plan routed to the State SAPR Officer for approval), programs, and guidelines.
Assesses the Wing need for the creation and/or modification of processes, procedures, contacts, and training necessary to carry out the program and meet DOD and NGB objectives. Assessments include consideration of complicating factors at the Wing to develop processes, procedures, and training that is effective for all parties. Implements secondary prevention programs relating to sexual assault. Assists individual commanders with addressing behaviors that lead to sexual assault through a comprehensive education and awareness program.
Builds and maintains a Wing response and victim support system which addresses a wide variety of issues and problems. Partners with the JFHQ Director of Psychological Health (DPH) and/or Behavioral Health Officer (BHO) to address intimate partner violence. Interacts with State Equal Employment Manager (SEEM) to address unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment. Establish contacts and relationships that directly affect victim care that may include, but not limited to: State SAPR Officer, subsidiary Wing/BDE SARCs, VAs, Special Victim Council (SVC), Chaplains, Director of Psychological Health (DPH), Behavioral Health Officer (BHO), State Surgeon's Office, Provost Marshall, Staff Judge Advocate (SJA), and Equal Opportunity personnel.
Serves as the Wing CDR consultant on sexual assault prevention, response concerns, and trends. Has direct and unimpeded access to the Wing CDR for the purposes of these responsibilities. IAW NGB SAPR Division Instructions informs and presents the Wing CDR and State SAPR Officer with the health of the force data by identifying issues, status of program, areas needing improvement, case management, BDE climate, and other appropriate information. Serves as an alternate member on the Commander's Ready and Resilient Council (CR2C) or other equivalent council as requested.
Areas of Consideration: This position will be hired utilizing NJNG Accelerated Hiring, See requirements for additional Information
ALL MEMBERS OF THE NJ ARMY AND AIR NATIOANL GUARD TO INCLUDE TITLE 32/5, AGR TRADITIONAL AND M-DAY SOILDERS AND AIRMEN (Must attach proof of current membership in the NJ guard or SF-50 indicating title 5 status in the NJ Guard. Employee separated from NJ Guard within the last year are eligible to apply (must show proof of membership separation under 1 year)) **Note- in the mandatory field SF-50, please upload a SF-50 showing current federal employment or SRB, ORB, RIP (or similar document) showing proof of NG membership.**
Additional Employment Requirements:
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment of the 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.
**Required to obtain and maintain the DoD mandated Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Credentialing Program (D-SAACP) certification and maintain certification through meeting continuing education training requirements every two years**
Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Practical knowledge of the following programs, procedures, and policies of the following areas:
At least six months of military and or civilian working experience at an intermediate competency level in one of the personnel programs, family programs, or community service programs.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
At least 12 months military or civilian experience or knowledge in the following areas:
Presenting formal and informal program briefings to senior leaders
Preparing written technical reports, briefings, and training plans for the SAPR Officer, that may include data charts, training progress, and coverage.
Developing training materials with the ability to facilitate effective interactive trainings in sexual assault.
Sexual assault and prevention policies, regulations, and statutory requirements in the military or civilian sectors
Capable of professionally expressing oneself orally and in-writing; and, experienced in interacting with diversified groups, individuals, and organizations.
Military organizations, mission impacts, military lifestyles, civilian resources, and traumatic situations that may contribute to individual and interpersonal stress.
Due to the potential for legal or professional conflicts of interest, per CNGBI 1300.01, certain military occupational specialties cannot serve as SARCs or VA. These military positions' professional duties for sexual assault response conflict with the duties required of the SARCs and SAPR VAs.
Chaplain Corps personnel and chaplain assistants are NOT appointed as the National Guard SARC or VA Title 5 Excepted Service employees because they have privileged communication granted in the DoD Chaplain Program.
Law enforcement, fire fighters, or investigative personnel are NOT appointed as National Guard SARC or VA Title 5 Excepted Service employees because they have confidential limits in their roles to seek and document the truth of the crime.
Judge advocates, SVC's and paralegals are NOT appointed as National Guard SARC or VA Title 5 Excepted Service employees because their legal responsibilities conflict with SARC or SAPR VA duties and may involve prosecution or defense of alleged offenders.
Commanders, Chief Master SergeantsCSMs, 1SGs are NOT appointed as National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service SARC or VA employees because their comman, d responsibilities include focus on assessing the facts, functions, and accountability for both the offender and the victim; and these command duties conflict with the National Guard SARC or VA Title 5 Excepted Service employee's duties that are focused only on providing support and resources to sexual assault victims.
Medical and Mental Health Providers are NOT appointed as National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service SARC or VA employees because their clinical roles and medical treatment work may require contact with a sexual assault victim; and their clinical roles and their medical treatment duties and responsibilities directly conflict with the SARC or VA work requirements.
EO and IG personnel are NOT appointed as National Guard Title 5 Expected Service SARC or VA employees because they do not have confidentiality and one of the main basis for the program is privacy and confidentiality for the Victim.
Education
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide the proper documentation as proof of meeting the educational requirement for this position.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour
IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet.
Security Clearance Must have Secret Security Clearance prior to start date of appointment (attach proof of clearance type)
Telework (situational)
The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.**Note- in the mandatory field SF-50, please upload a SF-50 showing current federal employment or SRB, ORB, RIP (or similar document) showing proof of NG membership.**
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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.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.
Creative Thinking, Interpersonal Skills, and Planning and Evaluating
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. Your full name, address, civilian email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. To avoid plagiarism, DO NOT copy and paste the positions description or qualifications from this announcement into your resume. YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR PLAGIARISM Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr.), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
Example:
$65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010-July 2019 or January 2006-present........DETAILED description of your experience and qualifications. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. Your most recent (non-award) Standard Form 50 (SF50). (if applicable) Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent SF 50 with their packet. The SF-50(s) must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time in grade. **Note- in the mandatory field SF-50, please upload a SF-50 showing current employement of NJ or SRB, ORB, RIP (or similar document) showing proof ofNJNG membership.**
3. Proof of Certification, License, Clearance cert, SRB, ORB, RIP and unofficial transcripts (with credit hours, degree completion status, etc..) for all requisite certification requirements as outlined within this job opportunity announcement. (If applicable)
4. Supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims i.e., DD 214, SF-15, Medical Information, etc. (if applicable)
If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference. - 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the supporting documentation as required by the SF-15. - 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Human Resources WILL NOT divulge if you are qualified or not for the position. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. Referral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreement. Qualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panel. Referred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. Your full name, address, civilian email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. To avoid plagiarism, DO NOT copy and paste the positions description or qualifications from this announcement into your resume. YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR PLAGIARISM Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr.), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
Example:
$65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010-July 2019 or January 2006-present........DETAILED description of your experience and qualifications. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. Your most recent (non-award) Standard Form 50 (SF50). (if applicable) Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent SF 50 with their packet. The SF-50(s) must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time in grade. **Note- in the mandatory field SF-50, please upload a SF-50 showing current employement of NJ or SRB, ORB, RIP (or similar document) showing proof ofNJNG membership.**
3. Proof of Certification, License, Clearance cert, SRB, ORB, RIP and unofficial transcripts (with credit hours, degree completion status, etc..) for all requisite certification requirements as outlined within this job opportunity announcement. (If applicable)
4. Supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims i.e., DD 214, SF-15, Medical Information, etc. (if applicable)
If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference. - 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the supporting documentation as required by the SF-15. - 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Human Resources WILL NOT divulge if you are qualified or not for the position. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.
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.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application. Referral to the hiring official will be IAW our agency Merit Promotion Plan and current Labor agreement. Qualified applicants may be further evaluated by a ranking panel. Referred candidates will be further evaluated and interviewed by a selection panel.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
