THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC), Position Description Number PDT5921000 and is part of the Joint Force Headquarters, Wyoming National Guard.
This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, and Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)".
This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is not required.
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC), Position Description Number PDT5921000 and is part of the Joint Force Headquarters, Wyoming National Guard.
This position is in the Excepted Service "under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, and Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)".
This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is not required.
This position is in the Wyoming Army National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters at the Brigade (BDE) level in a Congressionally mandated Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military (IRC) funded position.
The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) is the single point of contact to coordinate response activities when a sexual assault is reported within their area of responsibility (AOR). Responsible for assigning, monitoring, managing, and documenting victim assistance and advocacy activities performed by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocates (VA) at the tactical (e.g., command) level, SARCs will serve as team leads for SAPR VA teams. SARCs are authorized to perform sexual assault victim advocate duties and will provide a non-clinical response that is trauma-informed, gender-responsive, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented. SARCs will report to, be supervised, and evaluated by, and have direct and unimpeded access to the Supervisory Principal SARC. SARCs will also have direct and unimpeded access to the Commander when acting on behalf of the Supervisory Principal SARC or when a victim is experiencing a safety issue.
The purpose of the work is to administer the BDE SAPR program including assigning, monitoring, and overseeing the work of the SAPR VAs. The incumbent's case management oversight affects the disposition and outcome of individual cases, the adequacy of the response capability provided to the serviced population, and the completeness and accuracy of information to be used by installation leadership in altering organizational practice.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT AND NOTES:
U.S. Citizenship Required.
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT).
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
GS-0101-12 positions are within the professional series IAW 5 USC §3319, and compensably disabled preference eligible veterans (CPS/CP) are not automatically placed at the top of the Certificate of Eligibles (5 USC §3313). Eligibles will be listed in score order, including veterans' preference points.
May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentives ARE NOT authorized.
PCS costs are not authorized. Must be willing to relocate at own expense if selected.
1. Within 60 days of appt to a Position of Trust and Moderate Risk; must have a favorable completion and award of a Tier 3 background investigation and continuously maintain duties and responsibilities as a SAPR Professional.
2. Within six months of appointment, must graduate from required SAPR training courses and be awarded the Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certificate Program (D-SAACP).
3. Must maintain an active D-SAACP certification as a condition of employment.
4. Must be able to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays, on an on-call or rotational basis. The on-call or rotational status requires that SAPR VA work hours could vary, to include a requirement to be available 24/7, to respond to calls received via the helpline, from military or civilian law enforcement or from the military treatment facility or local hospital.
5. May require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 25% of the time and require travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
6. The employee is subject to random drug testing. Preemployment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.
7. This is an Essential Personnel position and may be subject to a maximum of 14 days of duty per year in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
8. Required to carry an electronic device (cellular phone) to facilitate immediate access for response to reported sexual assaults and be on an on-call roster to facilitate 24/7 capabilities when employees are off duty, on official leave, or TDY.
Qualifications
AREAS OF CONSIDERATION:
Primary consideration will be made from Areas 1, 2, and 4.
Area 1: Permanent and indefinite WY Army Nat'l Guard (WYNG) T5 and T32 Dual Status Technicians (DST) employed within the SAPR Office. Area 2: Permanent and indefinite WYNG Title 5 and T32 DST employees with the WY Air/Army Nat'l Guard. Area 4: Currently serving Active Guard/Reserve (AGR), and Man-Day Soldiers (M-Day)/Drill Status Guard Airmen (DSG) of the WYNG. This provision is intended to boost the candidate pool to reach more qualified candidates and place M-Day/DSG personnel on par with currently serving civilian personnel.
If referrals are not made from the target categories above, subsequent referrals may be made from Areas 3 and 7 (if eligible).
Area3: Current Federal employees within the Competitive and Excepted Service, and Competitive Service Reinstatement Eligible employees. Former Nat'l Guard T32 Dual Status employees receiving an Honorable or a General Discharge under Honorable Conditions are eligible for reinstatement provided they have been separated for at least one year before applying for reinstatement and received a rating of record of their most recent permanent position of at least fully successful (or equivalent).
Area 7: Veterans' Preference Rules are mandated by law, and some applicants may receive priority consideration before other applicants without veterans' preference.
Upon acceptance of this position, if selected candidate is a competitive employee, they will convert to Excepted Service and be required to sign a memorandum IAW 5 CFR 302.102. Acceptance of the proposed appointment will take the employee out of the competitive service while s/he occupies the position.
TITLE 5 POSITION INFORMATION:
Type of Appointment: Permanent
Tenure: Group 1 or 2
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:30 pm
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Telework: The duties of this position require primary physical presence. Situational teleworking may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Para/Line #: 119B/001
Selecting Official: Mr. Michael Fields
To qualify, must meet the experience and/or education requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
This is a Position of Significant Trust and Authority (POSTA), and selected personnel must complete an FBI fingerprint check and Defense Central Index of Investigations check (or equivalent military records, or State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) records check.
Personnel may not have a disqualifying condition as list
SAPR PERSONNEL RESTRICTIONS:
Per Chief National Guard Bureau Instruction (CNGBI) 1300.01, "National Guard (NG) Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program", NG members who are currently serving in the following positions are prohibited from serving as SARCs, Victim Advocates Coordinators, or SAPR Victim Advocates due to professional conflicts of interest. Exceptions will be considered case-by-case by NGB-J1-SAPR Office. Exceptions will be coordinated through HRO for signature by The Adjutant General.
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Chaplains and chaplain assistants;
· Law enforcement and investigative personnel,
· Judge advocates and paralegals,
· Commanders and senior enlisted leaders, including first sergeants, command sergeant major, and command chief master sergeants;
· Medical and mental healthcare providers, including emergency medical technicians who provide direct patient care;
· Equal opportunity advisors and representatives and equal employment managers;
· The Inspector General and supporting staff.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines that included at least 24 semesters of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. (Include legible copies of transcripts showing awarded degree with application.) 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 equivalent to a major in the field.
(Include legible copies of transcripts showing awarded degree with application.) OR
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
EXPERIENCE:
To qualify based on experience, applicant must possess at least 1 year equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11) with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position in the public or private sector advising and providing counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management; serving as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator (SAPRC) to comply with Department of Defense (DoD) and/or National Guard Bureau (NGB) requirements to develop, manage, and assess climate and culture, prevention and response programs and activities for sexual assault and other areas of interpersonal violence and victim needs across the state, as directed by The Adjutant General (TAG) or agency heads; has experience providing services to a Brigade-level (or equivalent) Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARCs); experience reviewing expenditure plans, programs, guidelines, and validating budget utilization to address WY ARNG Sexual Assault Prevention and Response programs.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
TIME-IN-GRADE: Any applicant who within the previous 52 weeks held a General Schedule position under non-temporary appointment must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. NOTE: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement.
Current GS employees applying for a higher grade than the grade currently hold, provide an SF-50 showing the next lower grade was held for at least one year. Some SF-50s effective within the last 52 weeks will not demonstrate the next lower grade was held for at least one year (e.g., General Adjustment SF-50 from this year). In many cases, you may need to provide two SF-50s to determine time-in-grade and eligibility for promotion.
DRIVER'S LICENSE:
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Education
Refer to Basic Requirements above.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements 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/register/)
Please do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs.
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.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
CATEGORY RATING:
Once the application process is complete, we will evaluate your application (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) to determine if you meet the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. Under our category rating procedures, you will be placed into one of three categories based on your resume and responses to the assessment questionnaire: Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified.
a. Best Qualified: An applicant who substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors, and is fully competent to effectively perform all job requirements with minimal training or orientation.
b. Well Qualified: An applicant who meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements. The applicant may require some training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
c. Qualified: An applicant who meets the minimum qualifications of the position but is proficient in only some of the position's requirements. The applicant will likely require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated in the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Customer Service
Partnering
Technical Credibility
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted, or you may lose consideration for this position. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and will not receive further consideration for this job.
If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include responses to knowledge, skills, and abilities questions; completion of a work sample; and/or an interview.
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. Resume - Required
* Resume length limited to two-pages or less.
* Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
* A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
* Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
* List all pertinent civilian and military experiences.
* Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
2. Transcripts - Required if claiming education or combination of education & experience.
3. Certifications - If applicable to the position.
4. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable):Current or former federal employees must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.
4. Cover Letter - Optional
6. Veterans Documentation: (if applicable, see below)
*** If claiming Veterans' Preference ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS:
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 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 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 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 personnel office, unit or higher commander.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES:
Provide supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims e.g., DD 214, SF-15, VA Disability Ratings, etc. (if applicable)
Applicant MUST submit appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in loss of veteran's preference.
Legible copy of DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA Call Center or online.
NOTE: Prior to appointment, agency will require veteran to provide a copy of the DD-214.
a. CPS - 10-Point 30 Percent Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 30% or more.
b. CP - 10-Point Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 10% or more, but less than 30%.
c. XP - 10-Point Disability Preference; granted to recipients of the Purple Heart, persons with a non-compensable service-connected disability (less than 10%).
d. XP - 10-Point Derived Preference; granted to widow/widower or mother of a deceased veteran, or spouse or mother of a disabled veteran.
e. TP - 5-point preference.
f. SSP - 0-point Preference
Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans. (This does not apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age 60.)
For non-disabled users, active duty for training by National Guard or Reserve soldiers does not qualify as "active duty" for preference.
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.
Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in the advertisement. If a resume is received that exceeds two-pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds two pages will not be eligible for consideration.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12989702
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.
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. Resume - Required
* Resume length limited to two-pages or less.
* Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached
* A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy
* Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted.
* List all pertinent civilian and military experiences.
* Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions.
2. Transcripts - Required if claiming education or combination of education & experience.
3. Certifications - If applicable to the position.
4. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable):Current or former federal employees must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.
4. Cover Letter - Optional
6. Veterans Documentation: (if applicable, see below)
*** If claiming Veterans' Preference ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS:
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 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 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 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 personnel office, unit or higher commander.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES:
Provide supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims e.g., DD 214, SF-15, VA Disability Ratings, etc. (if applicable)
Applicant MUST submit appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in loss of veteran's preference.
Legible copy of DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions.
You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA Call Center or online.
NOTE: Prior to appointment, agency will require veteran to provide a copy of the DD-214.
a. CPS - 10-Point 30 Percent Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 30% or more.
b. CP - 10-Point Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 10% or more, but less than 30%.
c. XP - 10-Point Disability Preference; granted to recipients of the Purple Heart, persons with a non-compensable service-connected disability (less than 10%).
d. XP - 10-Point Derived Preference; granted to widow/widower or mother of a deceased veteran, or spouse or mother of a disabled veteran.
e. TP - 5-point preference.
f. SSP - 0-point Preference
Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans. (This does not apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age 60.)
For non-disabled users, active duty for training by National Guard or Reserve soldiers does not qualify as "active duty" for preference.
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.
Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in the advertisement. If a resume is received that exceeds two-pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed. Applicants submitting a resume that exceeds two pages will not be eligible for consideration.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12989702
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.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
