Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) Specialist
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-0101-13, Sexual Assault Prevention, Response and Recovery (SAPRR) Program Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Workforce and Family Service Directorate, SAPRR Oversight & Policy Office, in Washington, D.C.
Major duties
You will serve as a Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) Specialist and be responsible for advising the Chief of the SAPRR program, on all matters pertaining to policy, planning, oversight, management, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the execution and operation of the Coast Guard Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) program. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Working for the SAPRR Oversight and Policy Office Chief, and assists the SAPRR Program Manager (PM) in the administration of the Coast Guard SAPRR program. Providing technical advice, support, and recommendations to Health, Safety, and Work-Life Directorate (HSWL) Service Center staff, Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs), Victim Advocate Program Specialists (VAPSs), Work-Life Supervisors, field commands, and other stakeholders. Providing Coast Guard-wide written educational materials on sexual assault prevention, response and recovery issues for all involved personnel (e.g., SARCs, VAPSs, HSWL Regional Practice Managers (RPMs), Chaplains, medical staff, commanding officers, and officers-in-charge). Providing justification for and administering the SAPRR budget under the direction of the SAPRR Oversight and Policy Office Chief.
What you need to qualify
Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. 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. 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. AND To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience may include the following: Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery Program Participation - Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, polices, issues relating to sexual assault, other acts of interpersonal violence and trauma, victim advocacy, and concepts, principles, and practices. Written and Oral Communication - Responding to written inquiries from Members of Congress, DoD Officials, other government agencies, professional organizations, and family members related to sexual assault prevention and response issues. Behavioral Health Practice - Assessing behavioral health issues from a prevention lens across a broad range of programs, to include Employee Assistance, Health Promotions, Suicide Prevention, and Substance Abuse Prevention, and other health service programs and contributes to tactics, and procedures related to risk reduction and harm prevention. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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