Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Officer (Title 5) (Permanent)

Richmond, Virginia


Employer: Army National Guard Units
Industry: Social Science
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Officer (Title 5) (Permanent), Position Description Number T0069000 and is part of the VA JFHQ DET HQ, National Guard.

This job is open to

  • Federal employees - Excepted service

    Current excepted service federal employees.


Clarification from the agency

You must be a currently an onboard Title 5 Excepted Virginia National Guard Employee or a Title 32 On Board Dual Status Excepted Technician within the Virginia National Guard.

NOTE: This advertisement will close after receiving 10 applications.

Duties

As a Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Officer (Title 5), GS-0101-13, you will perform the below duties:

1. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepares documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development. Approves master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharges security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognizes and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Explains classification determinations to subordinate employees. (See below%) Serves as State Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Officer (State SAPR) to comply with Department of Defense (DOD) and 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 Adjutants General (TAG). TAG's consultant and coordinator for sexual assault response and secondary prevention activities across the state involving the institutionalization of a culture of respect and the Army and Air Force core values.

2. Completes training and obtains system access for funds management and execution IAW applicable fiscal and budgetary guidance. Reviews Brigade and Wing SARCs spend plans, programs, guidelines, and validates budget utilization to address sexual assault prevention and response across the state. Provides budget execution and spend plans to NGB J1-SAPR. Assesses the states' need for the establishment and/or modification of processes, procedures, contacts, and training necessary to implement the Brigade and Wing programs and achieve DOD and NGB objectives. Assessments include consideration of complicating factors at the Brigade and Wing to confirm efficacy of processes, procedures, and training. Validates Brigade and Wing SARCs to include Alt SARCs are compliant and meeting deadlines with all training requirements to include, but not limited to, annual training, commanders/leaders/supervisors, first responders training, pre/post deployment training, etc.

3. TAG's principal advisor responsible for understanding, implementing, and communicating DOD and NGB policies and guidance. Reviews Sexual Assault policies and programs to identify barriers, if any, and advises TAG relative to their impact on National Guard policy to overcome high-risk areas and potential offender behaviors. Recommends program and policy changes or new actions to NGB SAPR, TAG, Chief of Staff, and Human Resources Officer as applicable. Provides guidance and advice to TAG, Commanders, Supervisors, officers, and senior enlisted managers regarding statutory and regulatory requirements. Serves as TAG's consultant and representative involving all sexual assault issues on committees, working groups, conferences, and various state or community groups/meetings.

4. Accompanies TAG to any meetings, forums, briefs, etc., on SAPR related topics, ensuring TAG is equipped with the most current program information using the health of the force data slides and other vetted resources. Ensures SAPR representation at Commander Ready and Resilient Council (CR2C), Community Action Team, Sexual Assault Response Team or other equivalent council as requested/applicable. Consolidates and communicates data and trends to leadership and relevant stakeholders. Serves as the state representative to the Regional SAPR Advisory Committee (SAPRAC) to include attendance at related training courses, conferences, and meetings. V

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • This position is not located in a bargaining unit.


Qualifications

NOTE: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.

WHO CAN APPLY:

GROUP A - All On Board Federal National Guard Employees within VANG.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have experience manageing and maintaining the Army (ARNG) and Air (ANG) National Guard Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program for the State ensuring that victims are treated in a dignified, respectful, and considerate manner by all assisting personnel.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 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:
  1. Experience exercising supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
  2. Experience completing training and obtaining system access for funds management and execution IAW applicable to fiscal and budgetary guidance.
  3. Experience acting as TAG's principal advisor responsible for understanding, implementing, and communicating DOD and NGB policies and guidance.
  4. Experience accompanying TAG to any meetings, forums, briefs, etc., on SAPR related topics, ensuring TAG is equipped with the most current program information using the health of the force data slides and other vetted resources.


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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

  • Benefits

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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):

  • Benefits

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    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.
  • Required Documents

    As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

    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 (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

    2. Other supporting documents: Most recent SF50 for current Federal Technicians.


    If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:


    Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
    schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

    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.
  • How to Apply

    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/12563581

    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/.

    Agency contact information

    VaARNG Tech Jobs HRO

    Phone

    000000000

    Email

    ng.va.vaarng.list.ngva-guard-tech-jobs@Army.mil

    Address

    VA JFHQ DET HQ

    8000 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY

    BLDG 430

    Richmond, VA 23297

    US

    Next steps

    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.

    • Criminal history inquiries
    • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
    • Financial suitability
    • New employee probationary period
    • Privacy Act
    • Reasonable accommodation policy
    • Selective Service
    • Signature and false statements
    • Social security number request


Required Documents

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 (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: Most recent SF50 for current Federal Technicians.


If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:


Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

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/12563581

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/.

Agency contact information

VaARNG Tech Jobs HRO

Phone

000000000

Email

ng.va.vaarng.list.ngva-guard-tech-jobs@Army.mil

Address

VA JFHQ DET HQ

8000 JEFFERSON DAVIS HWY

BLDG 430

Richmond, VA 23297

US

Next steps

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 & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Created: 2024-10-04
Reference: 811937900
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Richmond
ZIP: 23222


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