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Summary This position is in the Office of the Director, Sexual Assault & Harassment Prevention & Response (SAHPR) Office. The employee serves as the Sexual Violence Resource Coordinator responsible for monitoring & implementing SAHPR program objectives & procedures using a trauma-informed & survivor-centered approach. Provides oversight of the sexual violence prevention & response victim advocates in their support & case management of victims/survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, & stalking. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Sexual Violence Response Coordinator, you will perform the following duties: Supports the development of policy, procedures, program standards, and training curriculum. Supports the development of an evaluation plan for measuring elements of the comprehensive sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention strategy and program results. Assists with the monitoring of procedures and systems to ensure that victims and survivors have access to raise concerns regarding their support and/or care. Ensure procedures and policies are aligned with current best practices as they relate to victim advocacy and survivor support. Develops, coordinates, implements, and monitors comprehensive prevention activities and response procedures that address individual, interpersonal, and organizational factors that contribute to sexual violence, victim advocacy, and survivor support. Provides immediate supervisory, technical oversight of the sexual violence prevention and response victim advocates (VAs) who have the responsibility of facilitating reporting and victim advocacy to victims and survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and stalking enterprise-wide. Ensures victim advocates provide timely and regular communications and outreach to victims for continuation of appropriate care, support, and assistance. Monitors and tracks VAs progress toward the National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) and works with local human resources offices to ensure personnel attain and maintain their certification levels within the required timeframe. Utilizes data to adapt, implement, and evaluate sexual assault response and prevention activities incompliance with policies and guidance. Utilizes data to prioritize and gauge sexual assault response and prevention efforts to inform resource needs. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a US citizen. Selectee will be required to have a background investigation prior to onboarding. Selectee may be required to serve a 1-year supervisory probationary period. Additional Requirements You must answer all job-related questions in the NSF eRecruit questionnaire & any external assessment that is included. All online applicants must provide a valid email address. If your email address is inaccurate or your mailbox is full/blocked, you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the educational requirements and must possess both the specialized experience and the selective factor. 1) Basic Requirements Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR 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. OR 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. 2) To qualify at the GS-14 level, you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 Level in the federal government implementing, monitoring, and overseeing sexual violence prevention and response activities for an organization. Examples of relevant experience includes: developing, implementing, and overseeing response procedures related to victims of sexual violence; researching and drafting prevention strategies; leading or supporting sexual violence prevention and response victim advocates; assessing and evaluating sexual assault and harassment response and prevention activities; and developing and leading training related to sexual harassment and assault prevention and response techniques. 3) In addition to meeting the requirements above, applicants must also meet the selective factor below. I have experience implementing sexual violence programs utilizing a trauma informed and survivor centered approach, with experience in systems-based advocacy within federal, law enforcement and/or academic institutions. Applicant must be able to serve in an "on call" duty status outside of normal work hours, carrying a cellphone and remaining in a reasonable call back radius, staffing the 24/7 support duty line as needed; regularly checking emails to respond to crises, and/or reporting to a designated place of duty to perform work. Must be able to obtain and maintain victim advocate credentialing through NOVA and adhere to the NACP Code of Professional Ethics for Victim Assistance Providers. https://www.thenacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Code-of-Professional-Ethics-General-2.2021-FINAL.pdf Experience refers to paid/unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) & other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, & skills & can provide valuable training/experience that translates directly to paid work. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education See "Qualification" section for basic education requirements. You MUST submit educational documents if applicable as described in the qualification section. Additional Information Relocation Expenses will not be paid. This is a non-bargaining unit position. It is NSF policy that NSF personnel employed at or IPAs detailed to NSF are not permitted to participate in foreign government talent recruitment programs. Failure to comply with this NSF policy could result in disciplinary action up to & including removal from Federal Service or termination of an IPA assignment & referral to the Office of Inspector General. Foreign Talent Definitions Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) ICTAP and CTAP provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP or CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP or CTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found well-qualified for this vacancy. To be well-qualified you must meet the following: OPM qualification requirements for the position, all selective factors, where applicable; special OPM approved qualifying conditions for the position; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate, to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and receives a rating of at least "Very Good" on the questionnaire. You must provide proof of eligibility with your application to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP or CTAP eligibility, or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information regarding ICTAP or CTAP eligibility is available from OPM's Career Transition Resources Veteran's Preference: If you are entitled to veterans' preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214 (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., documentation of receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal) that proves your military service was performed under honorable conditions. For 10-point veterans' preference, please submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, DD-214, and the VA letter or other required documentation as specified on the SF-15. NSF has determined that all of its positions are eligible for telework. Work suitable for telework depends on job duties; therefore, employees must receive approval from their supervisor for telework and have a telework agreement in place. Entering into a telework agreement is voluntary. This announcement may be used to fill like positions in other organizations within the National Science Foundation.