About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time SEXUAL ASSAULT/SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE SPECIALIST (NH-0101-02) to work at the 96th Test Wing SAPR office at Eglin Air Force Base, FL.
To serve as an installation level Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate to individuals eligible for sexual assault and sexual harassment reporting options and advocacy services via the SAPR office.
Announcement Closes: 08/28/2026.
Location: Eglin, AFB, FL
Typical 2026 salary range: $40,736 - $ 97,087 Per Year
Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required (Adjust based on office needs)
Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)
Desired Skills:
2 years of experience in military victim advocacy desired.
Experience coordinating with local civilian support agencies desired.
Advanced crisis intervention certification desired.
Major Duties:
Serves as an installation Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate.
Provides comprehensive assistance to victims on sexual assault and military sexual harassment reporting, options (Restricted and Unrestricted), explaining exceptions and limitations for each, ensuring understanding of the eligibility criteria for Victims Counsel, and maintains support and follow-up contact with victims throughout the life-cycle of the case.
Provides each victim tailored comprehensive referrals to on-installation resources to include victim advocacy, legal and medical/mental healthcare.
Collaborates with victims to assess their readiness for case closure and develops a comprehensive closure plan. Inclusive of completing a final safety assessment, applying transition strategies, and providing resources for continued care or needs.
Coordinates with SARC/Principle SARC and collaboratively with relevant stakeholders on logistics and support of sexual assault and sexual harassment reporting information and prevention activities to promote positive behaviors and increase protective factors.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- A security clearance may be required
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- A bachelor's degree in a behavioral or social science; or related disciplines is highly desired; Four or more years of appropriate experience in either behavioral or social science equivalent is highly desired
- Two years of experience in victim assistance or advocacy within military or civilian sector (SARC or SAPR VA experience preferred)
- This position has been identified as a position of public trust IAW DOD policy
- Minimum of a Tier 3 back ground investigation that must be IAW DOD and OPM requirements and augmented by a State Criminal History Check or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation is required
- All applicable personnel must have completed a Federal Bureau of Investigations fingerprint check and Defense Central Index of Investigations check (or equivalent military records, or State record check for National Gaurd)
- Pre-screening requirements must be met prior to ordering a minimum Tier 3 background investigation as defined in the federal investigative standards implementation plan
- Personnel may proceed with obtaining D-SAACP certification once pre-screening requirements have been met and no adverse information or disqualifying conditions found
- Personnel may not have a disqualifying condition as listed in DoDI 6495.03; Incumbent must obtain and maintain an active D-SAACP certification in accordance with (IAW) Section 584 of Public Law 112-81 and DoDI 6495.03 as a condition of employment
- Failure to maintain a condition of employment may result in disciplinary and/or adverse action up to removal from federal service
- This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware
- This position has been designated by the DAF as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
- Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evening, weekends, holidays, and/or an on-call status; The on-call or rotational status requires that SAPR personnel work hours could vary, to include a requirement to be available 24/7, to respond to calls received via the helpline, from military or civilian law enforcement or from the military treatment facility or local hospital
- The work requires the employee to drive a POV/GOV. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for this position
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station military or commercial aircraft
- This is a Mission Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
- The duties of this position meets all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacted during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the parent Federal Agency or office to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve.(IAW: D0DD 1200.7, "Screening the Ready Reserve").
- The incumbet must obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance
- In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-0101, Social Science Series.
- BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
- Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
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 NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
- In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
- SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes a diverse knowledge of accepted practices and procedures associated with victim advocacy, social services delivery systems, principles, and behavioral theories relating to victim advocacy, sexual assault/sexual harassment, and other acts of interpersonal violence; performing crisis intervention, safety planning, referral, ongoing non-clinical support in serious and complicated cases; conducting assessments of individuals to determine required needs and evaluating safety and levels of risks exercising authoritative judgment.
OR
- EDUCATION: Ph. D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
OR
- COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
- FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
- 1. Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, and practices and social service delivery relating to victim advocacy and the SAPR program pertaining to sexual assault prevention and response.
- 2. Knowledge of Public law, regulations, executive orders, etc., to include the Air Force organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual assault/sexual harassment victim advocacy, and related self directed or interpersonal violence.
- 3. Skill with trauma-informed practices to provide tailored emotional support, ensuring victims feel respected, heard, and understood; Develops SAPR service networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals with extensive knowledge of on-and-off installation resources withing the direct geographical region to offer each victim tailored and comprehensive referrals.
- 4. Skill with training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual assault/sexual harassment training and facilitate meaningful discussions to achieve intended training outcomes.
- 5. Ability to develop trusting relationships engaging interpersonal skills withing the scope of supporting sexual assault victims; Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
- 6. Ability to employ various methods and techniques of highly skilled professional advocacy (crisis intervention, situational assessment, needs assessment/analysis, etc.) and effectively define scope and parameter of the SAPR VA role to empower victims from initial response to resolution of complex problems, or termination of the professional relationship.
- PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
- VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
- IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
- FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying..
***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
Please send resumes to:
Starla Olson, SAPR Hiring Manager [email protected]
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