Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program Manager

SummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information.The primary purpose of this position is to implement and manage the installation level Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and serve as consultant to the installation or host Wing Commander (WG/CC) or delegated Vice Wing Commander (WG/CV) on institutionalizing core values for the Department of the Air Force.Learn more about this agencySummaryClick on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information.The primary purpose of this position is to implement and manage the installation level Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program and serve as consultant to the installation or host Wing Commander (WG/CC) or delegated Vice Wing Commander (WG/CV) on institutionalizing core values for the Department of the Air Force.Learn more about this agencyOverviewHelpAccepting applicationsOpen & closing dates12/19/2025 to 12/18/2026Salary $63,795 - $99,404 per year Pay scale & grade GS 11 - 12LocationsFew vacancies in the following locations:Eielson AFB, AKElmendorf AFB, AKFort Richardson, AKMaxwell AFB, ALShow morefewer locations (79)Little Rock AFB, ARDavis Monthan AFB, AZLuke AFB, AZBeale AFB, CAEdwards AFB, CAEl Segundo, CALos Angeles, CAMarch AFB, CATravis AFB, CAVandenberg AFB, CAAir Force Academy, COBuckley AFB, COCheyenne Mountain AFB, COColorado Springs, COPeterson AFB, COSchriever AFB, COJoint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DCDover AFB, DECape Canaveral, FLCape Canaveral AFS, FLEglin AFB, FLHomestead AFB, FLHurlburt Field, FLMacDill AFB, FLPatrick AFB, FLTyndall AFB, FLDobbins AFB, GAMoody AFB, GARobins AFB, GAHickam AFB, HIMountain Home AFB, IDScott AFB, ILGrissom AFB, INBarksdale AFB, LAHanscom AFB, MAWestover Air Reserve Base, MAAndrews AFB, MDLinthicum Heights, MDSelfridge ANG Base, MIWhiteman AFB, MOColumbus AFB, MSKeesler AFB, MSMalmstrom AFB, MTGrand Forks AFB, NDMinot AFB, NDOffutt AFB, NENew Boston, NHMcGuire AFB, NJCannon AFB, NMHolloman AFB, NMKirtland AFB, NMNellis AFB, NVNiagara Falls, NYWright-Patterson AFB, OHYoungstown, OHYoungstown, OHAltus AFB, OKTinker AFB, OKVance AFB, OKCharleston, SCShaw AFB, SCArnold AFB, TNDyess AFB, TXFort Sam Houston, TXGoodfellow AFB, TXKelly AFB, TXLackland AFB, TXLaughlin AFB, TXRandolph AFB, TXHill AFB, UTAlexandria, VAArlington, VADahlgren, VAFort Eustis, VALangley AFB, VAPentagon, Arlington, VAFairchild AFB, WAMcChord AFB, WAWarren AFB, WYRemote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Multiple Work schedule Full-time Service CompetitivePromotion potential12Job family (Series)* 0101 Social ScienceSupervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate RiskTrust determination process* Suitability/FitnessFinancial disclosure No Bargaining unit status NoAnnouncement number AFPCDHA-12856198-SAPR-RPM Control number 852969100This job is open toHelpThe publicU.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agencyThis public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.DutiesHelpDuties may vary depending on grade levelMonitors and enters all installation Sexual Assault and Prevention Response (SAPR) incidents in the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID).Assists with or provides training for first responders ensuring sexual assault prevention and response policy updates and program changes are current.Serves as point of contact for ongoing prevention education and training for all base personnel, leadership, and all deploying personnel.Collaborates with law enforcement and criminal investigative units and the Office of Special Investigation to establish protocol and procedures to ensure 24-hour notification of a victim advocate in all incidents of alleged sexual assault, participation in safety planning, and in the establishment and modification of safety measures.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentPlease read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.U.S. Citizenship is requiredMales must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.govTotal salary varies depending on location of positionPCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force RegulationsRecruitment incentives may be authorizedThis is a testing designated position (TDP). Incumbent of this position is subject to random drug testingEmployee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidaysEmployee must maintain current certificationsA security clearance may be requiredDisclosure of Political Appointments is requiredExperience in sexual assault or domestic violence prevention and response is highly desirablePosition requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is awareIncumbent must meet screening/suitability criteria listed in guidanceThis is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functionsPosition requires State Criminal History Repositories (SCHR) checkThis is a position of public trust. Incumbent must obtain and maintain a minimum of a Secret Security Clearance. Minimum Tier 2 background investigation must be conducted every 5 years in accordance with the Office of Personnel ManagementMust obtain, maintain, and renew certification of the Dept of Defense (DOD) Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) as specified in policyQualificationsIn order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Professional and Scientific PositionsBASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.ORCombination 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.ORFour 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.In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of the principles, concepts, theories, and practices relating to the social services, victim advocacy and prevention of and response to sexual assault, and the standard practices, methods, and techniques of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult but well-precedent assignments. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts.. Note: You must submit a copy of official transcripts.OREDUCATION: Successfully completed at least three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a major directly related to the position of a Sexual Assault/Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Specialist. This education was received from an accredited University, College, etc. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.ORCOMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have a combination of specialized experience and education as described above. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education to meet the qualifications of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level (or equivalent in other pay systems) in federal service in which equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position. Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while assisting in the daily oversight of prevention and response programs addressing sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence; which may have included developing plans, programs, guidelines, and budgets to expand awareness of victim support services in a variety of areas (e.g., law enforcement and investigation, legal, counseling, medical, etc.).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:1. Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, and practices relating to victim advocacy and prevention of and response to sexual assault/sexual harassment.2. Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc., to include the Air Force organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual assault/sexual harassment victim advocacy, and related interpersonal violence.3. Knowledge of social service delivery systems, methods, and theories relating to victim advocacy, sexual assault/sexual harassment4. Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual assault/sexual harassment training.5. Skill in applying tact and diplomacy during interactions with internal and external officials during difficult and sensitive circumstances and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to identify, establish, modify and provide victim support/assistance.6. Ability to employ various methods and techniques typical of a sexual assault/sexual harassment victim advocate program, including crisis intervention, situational assessment, and analyzing the needs of the victim to provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems.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.EducationIF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.Additional informationFor Direct Hire (DHA) Positions:This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on