Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator (SAR WF) (Title 5) (Permanent)

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference . (See Required Documents section) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: NOTE: A current Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate certification program preferred. This position requires an approved secret clearance within one year of employment. This position must pass a Position Significant of Trust background certification within six months of employment. WHO CAN APPLY: GROUP A – All On Board Federal National Guard Employees within Virginia National Guard. GROUP B – All current Federal Employees (from any agency), all federal re-employable eligible, and/or current Army M-Day and Air DSG within VANG. GROUP C – All U.S. Citizens. *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Tier 3 Security Clearance. GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience as a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator for the military, civilians, and dependents. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 18 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-11 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as: Experience creating and implementing a communication strategy to expand awareness and knowledge of reporting options for sexual assault. Experience maintaining up-to-date subject information and references to the various assistance organizations and publishes additional resources to personnel. Experience collaborating with State SAPR PM, subsidiary BDE SARCs to include Alt SARCs, VAs and other stakeholders to create and execute plans, outreach efforts, messaging, and activities for SAPR related events to include, but not limited to, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Experience attending meetings, forums, briefs, etc. requested by BDE CDR and equips BDE CDR with most current program information using the health of the force data slides and other vetted resources. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates’ experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant’s record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled. PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THISPOSITION The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is a diverse team of professionals who strengthen our commonwealth by serving our veterans and partners while preparing military personnel to safeguard our way of life. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator (SAR WF) (Title 5) (Permanent), Position Description Number T5668000 and is part of the VA JFHQ DET HQ, National Guard.