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Position Title: Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocate
Agency: Commander, Navy Installations
Announcement Number: FFR24-0277E Opens in new window
Open Period: Thursday, March 27, 2025 to Thursday, April 10, 2025

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you the spouse of a relocating Armed Forces member?  If yes, please confirm the following: I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor.

I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location.

NOTE 1:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action.

NOTE 2:  You must include documentation of your preference eligibility which includes: A copy of the PCS orders and your marriage certificate or license.

Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a DoD civilian spouse OR an unmarried dependent child (including stepchild, adopted child, or foster child) not more than 23 years of age AND

You reside within the local commuting area AND

You have not been appointed using this authority under these orders AND

You have not accepted a permanent position or temporary position of one year or longer at this duty station?

Note: Your application package MUST include the PCS or travel orders authorizing you to accompany the sponsor to the foreign overseas duty station and the effective date of the permanent change of station. If you are not listed as a dependent on the orders, additional documentation must be submitted to verify you are a family member (e.g., copy of your birth certificate). Failure to provide this documentation will result in a rating of ineligible.

A. Yes

B. No

Thank you for your interest in the Department of the Navy Nonappropriated Funds Employment. This section will be used to determine if you possess the education or experience to qualify for a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate position, as well as deterimine if you are included in the area of consideration for this vacancy. Failure to respond to any of the questions will result in an ineligible rating.

1. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the basic education requirements for the NF-0101, Professional Social Science Series.

A. I have successfully completed a behavioral or social science degree, or a degree in a related discipline appropriate to the position being filled.

B. I have a combination of education and experience that provided knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

C. I have four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

D. I do not have a behavioral or social science degree, a degree in a related discipline, four years of appropriate experience, or an acceptable combination of education and experience, as described above.

2. Please select one response that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a NF-0101-04, SAPR Victim Advocate.

A. I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience providing non-clinical support to adult victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment; Experience applying primary prevention principles, sexual assault dynamics, and local social services delivery systems, concepts, principles and theories and community resources for sexual assault, victim advocacy, and the prevention and response to provide one-one-one victim advocacy assistance and information to sexual assault victims; Experience working with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement and legal personnel on behalf of sexual assault victims; Experience using software applications, such as Microsoft Office suite to enter, collect and organize data, prepare reports, compose written reports and develop information; Experience employing interpersonal skills and professional, verbal, and written communication methods and techniques to build trust and develop supportive relationships with military personnel and families of diverse backgrounds (racial, ethnic, religious, socioeconomic), sexual orientation, and gender identities; Experience employing various methods and techniques typical of a 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; AND Experience using virtual video conferencing and training platforms, and various training methods and techniques to develop and deliver presentations and training.

B. I have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related discipline appropriate to the position.

C. I have successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

D. I have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

E. I do not have the experience and/or education described above.

3. Which of the following best describes your experience with responding to allegations of sexual assault?

A. I have more than two years of experience with the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program.

B. I have two years or less of experience with the DoD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program.

C. I have held a position within the civilian sector working in the field of sexual assault for a minimum of two years.

D. I have no experience as described above.

4. Which of the following best describes your experience with providing victim advocacy services to victims of sexual assault?

A. I have experience within the Department of the Navy SAPR Victim Advocacy program.

B. I have experience within non-DON Department of Defense SAPR Victim Advocacy programs.

C. I have experience within private sector SAPR Victim Advocacy programs.

D. I have no experience as described above.

5. Which of the following best describes your experience with providing training or briefings?

A. I have experience within the Department of the Navy SAPR Victim Advocacy program.

B. I have experience within non-DON Department of Defense SAPR Victim Advocacy programs.

C. I have experience within private sector SAPR Victim Advocacy programs.

D. I have no experience as described above.

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