SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE SPECIALIST

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is to educate, advise and coordinate on issues relating to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response in the AF Basic Military Training (BMT) environment.

Requirements:

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, 0101 Series.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Degree: Behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

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Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrate that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

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Combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with 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-7, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of social science and social work principles and concepts and practices relating to the prevention of and response to sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence. Knowledge of education and training concepts, instructor pool management, and technical student issues. Knowledge of victim advocacy principles, concepts, and practices to include prevention and response. Knowledge of social service delivery systems and concepts, principles, and theories relating specifically to sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence. Knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices relating to privacy information. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.

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EDUCATION: Completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.

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COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Have less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however, have at least one year of progressively higher level graduate education but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education . Note: You must submit a copy of official 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-7 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-9 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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 victim advocacy principles, concepts, and practices to include prevention and response
• Knowledge of social science and social work principles and concepts and practices relating to the prevention of and response to sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence
• Knowledge of social services delivery systems and concepts, principles, and theories relating specifically to sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interactions with individuals and with program representatives/officials
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and legibly in writing; ability to provide information and one-on-one assistance to individuals under difficult circumstances using sensitivity, tact, and caring; ability to prepare, evaluate, and disseminate information on prevention and support programs and activities for sexual assault and other areas of interpersonal violence. Skill in presenting formal and informal courses and briefings
• Skill in using various computer software database, spreadsheet, word processing, and network programs such as Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRD, DORS, TBB, and SITES

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.