Duties

DUTIES:
As a SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (NGT5304000), GS-0301-12, you will manage and maintain the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program, the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program, address prevention of sexual harassment in coordination with the Equal Opportunity Office, for the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) Program and address prevention and the Domestic Abuse/Violence Prevention Program; and is charged with collaborating with various state and national government agencies for outreach, policy, training, support and research.

TEMPORARY PROMOTION / INDEFINITE:
This position is advertised as indefinite. If the employee does not exercise restoration rights, personnel action may become permanent without further competition, upon recommendation of immediate supervisor, or may be terminated at any time by management decision. An applicant selected for an indefinite appointment will occupy a full-time position without a specific time limitation. A technician in this type of appointment does not work towards permanent tenure and can be terminated at any time with a 30-day notice. The permanent status of a current permanent employee will not change in the event of a selection for a position that is being announced as indefinite. If a current permanent employee is selected, the position will be filled as a Temporary Promotion or a Change to Lower Grade. Employee serving under a temporary promotion may not retain a grade or rate of basic pay held during the temporary promotion. If a new hire is selected, the position will be filled as an Indefinite Appointment. For more information concerning benefits for Indefinite employees see Benefits and other Information.

Physical Demands:
The work is sedentary. Requires some walking, standing, bending, and carrying of light items such as books, papers, and files.

Working Environment:
The work is performed in an office or similar setting requiring normal safety precautions against every day risk or discomforts. Overnight travel is required. Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. The incumbent will be required to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Continued employment in this position is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the mandatory training specifically identified for the position.
• Must undergo initial and periodic job suitability and credentialing assessments.
• Must obtain and maintain current required certifications in self-aid buddy care and first aid.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) 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.
• Is able to receive the applicable Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Credentialing Program (D? SAAC- P) for SAPR and SHARP requirements and maintain accreditation through meeting annual refresher training requirements.
• Must possess a valid state driver?s license and must qualify to operate government motor vehicles
• Within 60 days of appointment to a Position of Trust and Moderate Risk, employee must have a favorable completion and awarding of a Tier 3 background investigation as directed by DoD and NGB to conduct duties and responsibilities as a SARC employee.
• Tier three (3) level background investigation, for appointment to a Position of Trust and Moderate Risk, before submitting the Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) Application
• Within 60 days of appointment as a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service, the qualified applicant must successfully complete VAC initial 80 or 40 hour training course, which is approved and evaluated to meet the D-SAACP requirements.
• Within 120 days of appointment, AFTER the employee completes the required course programs, the employee must submit the DD Form 2950, ?Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program Application Packet".
• Every two years, in accordance with the D-SAACP, all National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service SARC employees must show proof of 32 hours of completed formal continuing education training (CET) to retain D-SAACP certification.
• Prior to appointment as a NG Title 5 Excepted Service GS-0301 SARC or VAC employee, he or she must complete a medical physical, medical profile, and cleared drug test.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• 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. Online USAJOBS Resume - Your resume in English showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
  
  2. Online Questionnaire (mandatory).
  
  3. If you are a permanent employee of the PRARNG (Tenure 1, 2 or 3), submit your SF-50 with this application (Refer to block 24).
  
  4. Official/Student transcript showing conferred degree.
  
  5. Veterans Preference documentation:
  
  a. Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference (SF-15)
  
  b. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) You must provide a legible copy of your DD 214(s) (Member 4 or Service 2 copies) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc)
  
  c. A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed; character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation.
  
  d. You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online at https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits/homepage
  
  Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content
  
  FAILURE TO SUBMIT ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTATION BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE CONSIDERATION.

  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/11707930
  
  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

  JOSE CAPO-HERNANDEZ

  Phone

  787-289-1400 X1489

  Email

  jose.g.capohernandez.mil@army.mil

  Address

  PR JFHQ The Adjutant Generals Office
  BLDG 552
  Fort Buchanan, PR 00934
  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.

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

Required Documents