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Position Title
SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION RESPONSE VICTIM ADVOCATE (SAPR VA)
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
MN-12649968-25-111 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, December 30, 2024 to Monday, January 6, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. All federal re-employable eligibles.  Are you eligible to be re-employed as a federal employee?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50).
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3. All on-board federal employees/technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 and Title 5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite).  Are you a current on-board federal employee or technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3).
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4. All on-board National Guard Title 32 Excepted Technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 Permanent and Excepted Indefinite).  Are you a current on-board National Guard Title 32 Excepted Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2, or 3).
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All current (nationwide) federal employees.  Are you a current federal employee?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1 or 2).

 

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6. US Citizens.  Are you a US Citizen? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Respond to each of the following questions. For each question, choose the response that best represents your eligibility, employment and skills. Mark only one response for each question. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your uploaded resume, documents and information provided by your references. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. Are you a current on board federal technician employed by the MN Army or Air National Guard? An SF-50 MUST be provided with your application.
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2. Do you acknowledge the following conditions of employment?
1. Within 60 days of appointment, you must have a favorable completion and award of a Tier 3 background investigation and continuously maintain as directed by DoD and NGB to conduct duties and responsibilities as a SAPR Professional. In accordance with governing regulations, additional checks will be performed on a recurring basis. Incumbents in these positions are required to self-report civilian arrests, the filing of criminal charges, and/or convictions of any criminal offense to their supervisors and security office.
2. Within six (6) months of appointment, you must graduate from required SAPR training courses and be awarded the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certificate. An active D-SAACP certification must be maintained for this position.
3. Incumbent must maintain an active D-SAACP certification in accordance with (IAW) Section 584 of Public Law 112-81 and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 6495.03 as a condition of employment. In the event that D-SAACP certification expires, is suspended or is revoked, the individual is not authorized to serve in any SAPR position or perform SAPR duties until D-SAACP certification is reinstated. Failure to maintain certification may result in disciplinary and/or adverse action up to removal from federal service.
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3. Do you have possess any of the following:

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. (Transcripts must be included in your application.)

OR

Combination of education and experience that provided you with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. (Transcripts must be included in your application.)

OR

Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field?

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4. Do you have at least one year specialized experience at least at the GS 09 level or equivalent, performing work involving supervising or performing work required to manage or direct one or more programs, including appropriate supporting social science service organization and 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 resource? (limit characters)
INSTRUCTIONS: For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Please select only one letter for each item. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
5. Do you possess experience utilizing the organization, its mission and the organizational staff procedures? (limit characters)
6. Do you possess 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? (limit characters)
7. Do you possess applying professional knowledge of the principles and practices of social work in performing such work as providing direct services to individuals and families, teaching and conducting research in social work, and consulting with members of related professions on social work questions? (limit characters)
8. Do you possess knowledge of the DoD and Service-specific programs and structure, along with local, state, and federal laws; and military regulations, policies, and executive orders pertaining to sexual assault victim advocacy? (limit characters)
9. Do you possess diverse knowledge of accepted practices and procedures associated with victim advocacy, social services delivery systems, principles, and behavioral theories relating to victim advocacy, sexual assault, and other acts of interpersonal violence? (limit characters)
10. Do you possess proficiency in data entry, organization, report preparation, and information development to ensure effective handling and utilization of information related to victim advocacy? (limit characters)
11. Do you possess demonstrated skill in employing tact and diplomacy in challenging and sensitive scenarios; fostering productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and establishing effective partnerships to identify, modify, and deliver victim support and assistance? (limit characters)
12. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
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