Sexual Violence Prevention Specialist (Prev Wf)

Summary
This National Guard position is for a SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF), Position Description Number NGT0032P01 and is part of the J9-JFHQ, New Jersey Air National Guard. NJ 108th WG National Guard. **Title 5**
The purpose of this position is to directly support the development and execution of policies, programs, and procedures implementing integrated primary prevention activities relating to SEXUAL VIOLENCE, averting harm or abuse before it occurs.
This job is open to

• Federal employees - Excepted service
  Current excepted service federal employees.
• National Guard & reserves
  Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties
As a SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) , GS-0101-12, you will:

• Act as subject matter expert (SME) on Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) as applied to SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION.
• Maintain an understanding of SAPR policies and the working dynamics between primary prevention and response.
• Acts as subject matter expert (SME) on Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) as applied to SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION. Advances policies outside of the existing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office for equities specific to SEXUAL VIOLENCE primary prevention.
• Facilitates dialogue between state programs, divisions, directorates, and other areas to capture existing upstream drivers and measures relevant to the earliest prevention of SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
• Maintains insight into the National Guard Bureau (NGB) IPP office to track efforts, measurements, and councils.
• Supports engagement in existing state tools and programs. Establishes measures of effectiveness in the primary prevention of SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
• Establishes, revises, and reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design to eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment.
• Develops performance measures to meet statutory and regulatory compliance, implements quality improvement plans, and assesses the effectiveness of TAG's IPP program.
• Advise leaders at all levels of best practices and evidence-based programs, policies, and plans that increase primary prevention capacity within their organizations.
• Conducts educational sessions and briefings to leadership SMEs (i.e., State Family Programs Director, Chaplains, State Equal Opportunity Manager, Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program Manager, IPP SMEs) regarding the primary prevention of SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
• Works with Integrated Primary Prevention Officer to elevate promising practices within the state that relate to the early prevention of SEXUAL VIOLENCE and report findings up to the NGB. Coordinates multidisciplinary evaluations.
• Consults with managers in areas that impact SEXUAL VIOLENCE to ensure combined prevention trainings are coordinated to promote and incorporate evidence-based practices and learning objectives and designed for the National Guard (NG) with cross-functional impact.
• Assists with IPP needs assessments.
• Collects qualitative and quantitative data.
• Conducts continual collection and analyses of S/T/DC, Wing/Region activities relative to integrated SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION to ensure program fidelity.
• Utilizes outcome data and metrics from the civilian sector within their S/T/DC or region for comparison to NG data. Works with other JFHQ Directorates and offices to evaluate relevant NG programs for effectiveness and impact on the primary prevention of SEXUAL VIOLENCE.
• Reviews homogeneous environmental/climate survey data (collected from Wing/Brigade) analyzes for SEXUAL VIOLENCE outcomes, and shares findings with appropriate stakeholders. Recommends changes to surveys and trainings (qualitative and quantitative), as appropriate, to ensure maximum insight into NG SEXUAL VIOLENCE data
• Support and participate in state-level committees, boards, and working groups.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with the JFHQ, Air National Guard (ANG) Wing/ Army National Guard (ARNG) Brigade SAPR program managers, the NGB Sexual Violence Primary Prevention SME, and other relevant support programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Areas of Consideration:

• US Citizens

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Practical knowledge of the following programs, procedures, and policies of the following areas:
In addition to applicants meeting the basic requirements in the individual occupational requirements, use the Office of Personnel Management Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific Positions experience and education table to determine qualifying for positions at higher grade levels
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
At least 12 months military or civilian experience or knowledge in the following areas:
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
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
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.
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide the proper documentation as proof of meeting the educational requirement 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Bonuses
Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment.
Telework
The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval.
NOTE:
If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour.
IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED
Hiring an applicant who retired from Active Duty (includes AGR) for T5 NG Employee positions. In accordance with DOD Instruction 1402.01 (Employment of Retired Members of the Armed Forces), a retired member of an active-duty component cannot be hired for civilian positions in the competitive and excepted service within 180 days of retirement without an approved TAG waiver packet.
This positions requires the incumbent to maintain an active Secret Security Clearance.
The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.

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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):
The agency's Human Resources Office may request additional documentation to support any military requirements or pre-requisites.
Creative Thinking, Interpersonal Skills, and Planning and Evaluating

• Benefits
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• Required Documents
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  1. Your Resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed. Your full name, address, civilian email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. To avoid plagiarism, DO NOT copy and paste the positions description or qualifications from this announcement into your resume. YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED FOR PLAGIARISM Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr.), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.
  Example:
  $65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010-July 2019 or January 2006-present........DETAILED description of your experience and qualifications. If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
  2. Your most recent (non-award) Standard Form 50 (SF50). (if applicable) Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent SF 50 with their packet. The SF-50(s) must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time in grade
  3. Proof of certification for all requisite certification requirements as outlined within this job opportunity announcement. (If applicable)
  4. Supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims i.e., DD 214, SF-15, Medical Information, etc. (if applicable)
  If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference.
  - 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the supporting documentation as required by the SF-15.
  - 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active-duty service.
  Acceptable documentation for claiming Vet Pref:
  https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content
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