Supervisory Sexual Assault Response Coordinator

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: First level supervisor who serves as the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator acting as the primary point of contact for sexual assault and sexual harassment matters. Reports to the Supervisory SARC and provides first-level supervision to civilian Victim Advocate. Learn more about this agency Duties Manages victim assistance and advocacy activities performed by military and civilian Victim Advocates. Assists the Lead SARC in ensuring 24/7 availability of sexual harassment and sexual assault victim advocacy services for all covered persons. Acts as the primary point of contact to coordinate sexual harassment and sexual assault response services for all reports made at the installation, regardless of unit or service affiliation. Develops and maintains ongoing working relationships with available military and civilian resources to aid the process of providing a warm handoff virtually or in-person to other resources, as applicable. Ensures reports of sexual harassment and sexual assault are entered and maintained in the appropriate system of record to ensure coordinated care. Serves as a SHARP subject matter expert on interdisciplinary meetings and initiatives on the installation and in the community as assigned by the Lead SARC (Supervisory SARC Principal). Supervises and evaluates the activities carried out by Victim Advocates, complementing the role of the Lead SARC. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates based on priority cases, requirements of the assignment, individual capabilities, and resources available. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty, the requirements of the assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19. Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. Visit https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/. Direct deposit of pay is required. U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. This position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 25% of the time. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Tier 3 -NCS/SECRET- background investigation. Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle should the need arise to operate a government vehicle/motor pool vehicle. Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Catch a Serial Offender (CATCH) Program, Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) and Integrated Case Reporting System (ICRS). Required to self-report civilian arrests, the filing of criminal charges, and/or convictions of any criminal offense to their supervisors. In accordance with DoDI 6495.03 investigation requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. In accordance with DoDI 6493.03, this position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program within six months of employment. The duties of this position may require the incumbent to carry a cell phone and be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week on a rotational basis, based on the needs of the organization. This position is identified as Mission Essential which may require you to work or remain at work during an emergency situation or when inclement weather has curtailed operations (e.g., threat to the facility, natural disaster, delayed reporting). This position has been designated as “Emergency-Essential.” Emergency-Essential designation takes precedence over any transportation agreement or military recall status. This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is subject to annual vaccinations. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirements 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing professional advocacy and crisis intervention services for victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault; managing sexual harassment/sexual assault cases from initial report through disposition and resolution to ensure regulatory compliance and the health and well-being of victims; maintaining case documentation and data quality in official reporting systems to ensure coordinated care and compliance; and assisting in training and outreach activities to promote awareness, prevention, and understanding of reporting procedures. The definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower level grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional information This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area. Medical and dental care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical and dental facilities will vary by location. Pay retention may be offered to selected applicants for positions at overseas locations. Pay retention will not be offered as an incentive for employees moving between overseas positions. Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250. For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty. This is a(n) 53 Career Field position. The initial length of this overseas tour is 12 months, and may be extended up to 5 years. Defense National Relocation Program be authorized. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Expand Hide  additional information 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. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our 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.