Duties

A primary purpose of this position is to provide overall management of sexual assault awareness, prevention, training and victim advocacy. Incumbent is responsible for case management of all reported cases of sexual assault within his/her area of responsibility (AOR) from initial report through to final disposition. Specific duties include:

A. Program Management duties comprise 40% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:

• Implements the SAPR program in the assigned AOR and conducts ongoing assessment of its consistency and effectiveness.
• Communicates directly with the installation Commander to provide regular updates and assist the Commander with meeting SAPR Program requirements.
• Assist Installation and Fleet Commanders in their AOR, as assigned, in executing the goals of the SAPR Program, and may be required to provide Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) duties and responsibilities in a deployed environment.
• Identifies program needs, challenges and presents recommendations and assistance to influence policy compliance issues. Stays abreast of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and CNIC policies, and interprets/articulates their meaning, priorities and intent.
• Assist with preparations for visits from inspecting authorities.
• Co-chairs the sexual assault Case Management Group and ensures all unrestricted reports of sexual assault are presented monthly until transfer/closure and assures that the needs and concerns of the victim are met and shared with the commanding authorities.
• Interfaces with military and civilian agencies to identify resources and services to promote availability of victim support systems. Liaises with cognizant departments/agencies (e.g., medical, base security, Naval Criminal Investigation Service, Victims' Legal Counsel and chaplains to facilitate a team approach in sexual assault cases.
• Ensures collection of data in compliance with policies and guidance.
• Provides consultation support for installation-specific arrangements (i.e., Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding to facilitate the timely exchange of information between installation victim support agencies and other commands/activities on cases involving sexual assault of service members and their adult dependents, civilians, and contractors, while ensuring compliance with Navy Confidentiality Policy.
• Facilitates the development and collaboration of installation SAPR public awareness campaigns to include planning of local events.
• Develops and maintains a current and comprehensive file of Navy and civilian resources for victims of sexual assault.
• Collaborates with local community crisis counseling centers to augment or enhance the installation SAPR Program.

B. Training duties comprise 20% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:

• Trains commands, SAPR Victim Advocates (VAs), Unit SAPR VAs, and others as requested utilizing standardized curriculum provided by CNIC Headquarters SAPR.
• Ensures command SAPR personnel are properly trained to provide briefings to commands that include proper reporting procedures, maintaining victim confidentiality, and available victim support services.

C. Case Management duties comprise 15% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:

• Documents and maintains current records in the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), as required.
• Tracks the status of the SAPR Program within their AOR to include, issues, trends, areas needing improvement, effectiveness of local case management, and installation climate.
• Maintains victim and incident case information, subject demographics and disposition, and training records through the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance as established by DoD and Navy.
• Retains all DD Forms 2910 in accordance with regulatory and policy guidance as established by DoD and Navy.

D. Oversight duties comprise 25% of incumbent's time and include but are not limited to:

• Exercises oversight responsibility for UVAs when they are providing victim advocacy services.
• Maintains oversight of all aspects of victim advocacy services provided by SAPR VAs and tracks, at a minimum, what subordinate units require SAPR VAs, a roster of those SAPR VAs and, status of their training, and rotation dates.
• Ensures victim advocacy services include: the capacity to respond by telephone and in person 24 hours a day, providing support and assistance to victims of sexual assault, including response within 60 minutes of the referral, either telephonically or in person and procedures for contacting SAPR VAs, as well as specific protocols that govern the duties and responsibilities of the SAPR VA.
• Ensures SAPR personnel receive proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• This is a non-critical sensitive position requiring access to IT II system and/or PII. Position requires employee to obtain/maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance. An Access National Agency Check Investigation (ANACI) is required.
• Incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history background check with no adverse information or feedback received. Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiry (CNACI) background check is required.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Incumbent must comply with DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) policy guidelines and complete all training requirements.
• Incumbent must have or be able to obtain and maintain a current state drivers license.
• Occasional travel up to approximately 10% may be required. Travel will be required to attend mandated DoD and Navy SAPR training.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Proof of education/training: if applicable, provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

• How to Apply

  To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/22/2023 to receive consideration.
  
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  Agency contact information

  CNRMA NAF HRO

  Email

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  Address

  Kittery Maine Shipyard
  Goodrich Avenue Bldg H-10
  Portsmouth, NH 03804
  US

  Next steps

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Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

Please see the "Who May Apply" section under the Qualifications section.