SEXUAL ASSAULT/SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION & RESPONSE SPEC

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Victim Advocate to
eligible installation level military, civilians, and dependents.

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment continued:

• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions, GS 0101 Series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Successfully completed a bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in 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: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: a diverse knowledge of accepted practices and procedures associated with victim advocacy, social services delivery systems, principles, and behavioral theories relating to victim advocacy, sexual assault/sexual harassment, and other acts of interpersonal violence; performing crisis intervention, safety planning, referral, ongoing non-clinical support in serious and complicated cases; conducting assessments of individuals to determine required needs and evaluating safety and levels of risks exercising authoritative judgment.
OR
EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: An equivalent combination of education and specialized experience can meet the position requirements, which includes the successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree (or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.) and experience directly related to the work of the position as outlined above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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:

• 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/sexual harassment.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc., to include the Air Force organizational structure,
  management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual assault/sexual harassment victim advocacy, and
  related interpersonal violence.
• Knowledge of social service delivery systems, methods, and theories relating to victim advocacy, sexual
  assault/sexual harassment.
• Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual assault/sexual harassment
  training.
• 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.
• Ability to employ various methods and techniques typical of a sexual assault/sexual harassment 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.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.