SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION RESPONSE VICTIM ADVOCATE (SAPR VA)
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Salary$75k – $97k
LocationEvansville, Indiana, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentSAPR
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 21, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines with at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences
Combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in the behavioral or social sciences with at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences
Four years of appropriate experience in behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field
At least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level
Experience analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions
Experience preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence
Experience evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources
Knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures
Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning social science program operations
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of management, staff, and military personnel and their families
Demonstrated skill in employing tact and diplomacy in challenging and sensitive scenarios
Ability to develop trusting relationships within the scope of supporting sexual assault victims
Skill in providing culturally informed services that empower marginalized individuals
Knowledge of the duties, priorities, commitments, policies, and program goals of the SAPR program
Summary
THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION
This position is in the Excepted Service under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)
This position is part of the IN Joint Forces HQ TAG, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number PD# T5922000.
If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.
Qualifications
INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.
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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 that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.
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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.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training 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 resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. 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. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing with all levels of management, staff, and military personnel and their families. 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. Ability to develop trusting relationships within the scope of supporting sexual assault victims. This may include cultivating relationships with stakeholders in and outside of the SAPR program. Skill in providing culturally informed services that empower marginalized individuals and adapt support strategies to align with the cultural, social, and personal contexts of each victim. Knowledge of the duties, priorities, commitments, policies, and program goals of the SAPR program sufficient to provide available and appropriate resources.
PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED
Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 36 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG. If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position. If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.
Hiring process
If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo.
If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.
If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.
If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/NGIN-J1HR/SitePages/Technician-Staffing.aspx
The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox: [email protected]
The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application.
Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)
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Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
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Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
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Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees
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Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP)
Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement. If you are unsure if you can claim Veterans Preference, click the link to see if you may be eligible: https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/vets/vetpref/choice.htm or https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/#4. Veteran’s preference must be validated by formal submissions of necessary supporting documentation. Failure to submit all supporting documentation WILL result in the loss of veteran’s preference, and could possibly impact your placement on the certificate sent to the selecting official. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference must also submit an SF-15 “Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference” AND required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference of any kind. An SF-50 is NOT sufficient to adjudicate preference.
Education
To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
In addition to meeting Individual Occupational Requirements in section, “Qualifications” above, you may combine education with specialized experience to meet the length of experience requirement for GS-11. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the line of work.
For the GS-11 level: To qualify on education alone applicant must have one of the following: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related
Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grades GS-7, GS-09, and GS-11 including for combination of education and specialized experience.
How you will be evaluated
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Required documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
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Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year) of employment and duties performed. Resume submitted is l****imited to a length to 2 pages and the present longform Federal resume is not accepted. Each applicant must fully substantiate in their resume -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant may be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others’ resumes.
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Other supporting documents if required and/or applicable: DD-214, SF-50, SF-15, any other Veterans Preference documents, Transcripts, etc…
*If your resume includes a personal photograph, you will not be considered for the position.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:
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Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
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Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
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Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
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Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
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Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
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Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
Applicant claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees must submit the following documentation:
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DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1)
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SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status
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Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade)
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference must submit the following documentation:
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DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4)
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Sponsor’s PCS Orders
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Proof of Military member’s current active duty status- Marriage Certificate
How to apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application / Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link:
Other information
***NOTE*** Indefinite Appointments are TEMPORARY in nature, but eligible to receive benefits. You must select YES to the Temporary Position question within the Assessment Questionnaire to be considered for this job announcement.
Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority may be considered for this position. Contact the INNG HR Office for information about this policy. TAG is final approval authority for incentive programs (applicable to new Federal employees or those with a 90-day break in service). This must be approved prior to your appointment date.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
This announcement follows the Fair Chance Act (FCA). The FCA prohibits specific inquiries regarding an applicant’s criminal or credit background prior to the hiring agency making a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. If applicant suspects a violation to FCA for their application, the applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days to the date of alleged non-compliance. To complete the complaint, applicant must send an email to [email protected] with the following information:
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Name of the applicant.
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A copy of the vacancy announcement and/or vacancy announcement number.
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Name of the individual(s) who allegedly violated the Fair Chance Act.
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A description of the violation.
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Supporting documentation (e.g., emails), if applicable.
Exemptions to FCA implementation that may apply:
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Position requires a determination of eligibility for access to classified information.
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Is a dual-status military technician position in which an applicant or employee is subject to a determination of eligibility for acceptance or retention in the armed forces, in connection with concurrent military membership.
For DSR Annuitant Applicants: In accordance with Section 9902(g) of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), annuitants reemployed in the DoD will receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They will not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e., retired in accordance with Section 8336(d)(1) or Section 8414(b)(1)(A) of Title 5, U.S.C.) appointed to the DoD may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate.