Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE SPECIALIST (VICT ADV), Position Description Number T5555P01 and is part of the 105TH AW, National Guard. This vacancy does not meet the criteria for appointment of annuitants. Veteran's Preference does not apply due to this being a Professional Series position. Responsibilities As a Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Specialist (VICT ADV), GS-0101-11, you will serve as the Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ)-State Sexual Assault Response Specialist (Victim Advocate), located at the 105th AW for the military, civilians, and dependents. Providing 24/7 in-person and telephonic response, the incumbent under the supervision of the Sexual Assault Response Officer (State SAPR). The incumbent serves as the Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) providing assistance and advocacy for victims of spousal/intimate partner abuse, non-offensive parents/caregivers and victims of child abuse. This position will serve as facilitator to JFHQ-State personnel regarding victim of domestic violence and child abuse appropriate responses. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications BASIC EXPERIENCE: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. 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. 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. Education PLEASE REFER TO THE QUALIFICATION SECTION FOR EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS You must provide copy of Official Transcripts as 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)). Additional Conditions of Employment: This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG. Joint/ANG/ARNG SARC/VA positions security requirements are listed in the Joint/ANG/ARNG SARC/VA Position Guidance for Title 5 & Title 32 positions only section above. For all other positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment. Follow DoDI 6495.03 pre-screening requirements of applicable personnel. Pre-screening requirements must be met prior to ordering a minimum Tier 3 background investigation as defined in the federal investigative standards implementation plan. Personnel may proceed with obtaining certification once pre-screening requirements have been met and no adverse information or disqualifying conditions were found. Applicable personnel include the following: (1) Newly appointed SARCs, SAPR VAs and SAPR PMs. (2) Incumbents or applicants without a minimum Tier 3 background investigation. (Note: Incumbents or applicants will comply with pre-screening requirements in DoDI 6495.03 when seeking D-SAACP renewal, to include a minimum Tier 3 background investigation and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check). (3) Personnel with a current minimum Tier 3 investigation. (Note: Personnel with a current Tier 3 are not required to re-submit to a Tier 3 investigation, but they must have the SCHR check and comply with pre-screening requirements if they are not yet entered in CE). Conditional Disqualifiers: The hired SAPR Professionals cannot have any automatic disqualifying conditions per DoDI 6495.03, Section 3.2a.1- Conditions of Employment: Condition 1: The SAPR Professional is required to obtain within 60 days of appointment to a Position of Trust and Moderate Risk; the employee must have a favorable completion and award of a Tier 3 background investigation as directed by DoD and NGB to conduct duties and responsibilities as a SAPR Professional. Condition 2: Within 90 days of appointment as a National Guard SAPR Professional, even if currently D-SAACP certified, the newly appointed employee will be required to complete the NGB Joint Course. Condition 3: Within 120 days of appointment, unless previously D-SAACP certified, the newly appointed SAPR Professional will be required submit the DD Form 2950, must be submitted by the next D-SAACP review board. Condition 4: Required to obtain and maintain D-SAACP certification and maintain certification through meeting annual continuing education training requirements. Condition 5: HRO must complete a Screening/Rescreening Criteria Worksheet (NGB J1 ENCL A, V2.0, 09May2022) for enrollment into The NG SAPR Joint Initial Course. The worksheet can be accessed at (under Joint SAPR Quick Links) or by request at ng.ncr.ngb-arng.mbx.ngbsapro@army.mil.
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