Summary Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Positions Designated as DoD Sexual Assault Program Workforce Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as SHARP Program Prevention Specialist (SAR WF). Responsibilities Provide technical and policy assistance in resolving problem areas related to the prevention of sexual harassment and assault. Recognize existing or potential risk factors that can lead to sexual harassment or sexual assault. Identify protective factors that can minimize the risk or prevent sexual harassment and sexual assault. Facilitate prevention activities for the installation that span across the socio-ecological model to address potential risk factors and bolster protective factors. Promote the development of methods and techniques required to execute the primary prevention capability. Conduct data analysis to determine effectiveness of prevention activities. Brief leadership regarding command prevention efforts and impact, barriers to execution (e.g., lack of a supportive environment). Build and sustain productive collaborative relationships with other specialists involved in integrated primary prevention. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. BASIC requirement: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree or higher degree in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as Psychology, Counseling, or Human Services.(Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) -OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination 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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) -OR- C. Experience: Four 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: Your resume must reflect one year of specialized experience which includes: 1) Directing activities (policies, programs and practices) that emphasize the prevention of sexual assault and harassment; 2) Providing advisory services for education and training to installation personnel relating to primary prevention programs and activities; and 3) Developing reports for both military and civilian audiences to evaluate ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of SHARP projects and/or studies. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Medical Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.