IOWA AIR NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is a Title 5 Excepted position open to the public. Military membership is not required. Veteran's preference applies. LOCATION: DJS, Johnston, IA Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)
As a SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (Title 5), GS-0101-12, you will perform the following duties. Acts as subject matter expert (SME) on Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) as applied to sexual violence prevention. Advances policies outside of the existing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office for equities specific to sexual violence primary prevention.
Facilitates dialogue between state programs, divisions, directorates, and other areas to capture existing upstream drivers and measures relevant to the earliest prevention of sexual violence. Maintains insight into the National Guard Bureau (NGB) IPP office to track efforts, measurements, and councils. Supports engagement in existing state tools and programs. Establishes measures of effectiveness in the primary prevention of sexual violence.
Consults with and obtains consensus with NGB IPP SME cell. Supports the Joint Force Headquarters' the Primary Prevention Officer in the development and execution of The Adjutant General's (TAG) primary prevention strategic plan. Assists TAG, Assistant TAG, IPP Officer, directorate, and division-level leadership with data-informed courses of action to appropriately resource sexual violence primary prevention activities and requirements throughout the state.
Establishes, revises, and reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design to eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment. Develops performance measures to meet statutory and regulatory compliance, implements quality improvement plans, and assesses the effectiveness of TAG's IPP program.
Advise leaders at all levels of best practices and evidence-based programs, policies, and plans that increase primary prevention capacity within their organizations. (50%) Assists with IPP needs assessments. Collects qualitative and quantitative data. Conducts continual collection and analyses of S/T/DC, Wing/Region activities relative to integrated sexual violence prevention to ensure program fidelity.
Utilizes outcome data and metrics from the civilian sector within their S/T/DC or region for comparison to NG data. Works with other JFHQ Directorates and offices to evaluate relevant NG programs for effectiveness and impact on the primary prevention of sexual violence. Reviews homogeneous environmental/climate survey data (collected from Wing/Brigade) analyzes for sexual violence outcomes, and shares findings with appropriate stakeholders.
Recommends changes to surveys and trainings (qualitative and quantitative), as appropriate, to ensure maximum insight into NG sexual violence data. Obtains approval for training or evaluation revisions from NGB counterpart. (30%) Maintains an understanding of SAPR policies and the working dynamics between primary prevention and response.
Maintains collaborative relationships with the JFHQ, Air National Guard (ANG) Wing/ Army National Guard (ARNG) Brigade SAPR program managers, the NGB Sexual Violence Primary Prevention SME, and other relevant support programs. Has an in-depth knowledge of the programs, policies, and processes which drive ARNG and ANG sexual assault case management and response programming within their S/T/DC.
Maintains a parallel and clearly defined supporting role to the JFHQ SAPR office's data collection efforts and champions prevention messaging with sensitivity to pre-existing trauma. Coordinates with Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) to secure access to de-identified data that will be used for developing products, statistical analysis, tracking, reporting, evaluating program effectiveness, and conducting research for the primary prevention of sexual violence.
(10%) Supports and participates in state-level committees, boards, and working groups. Provides sexual violence prevention data to Wing/Region Primary Prevention Integrators (PPIs). Provides sexual violence prevention metrics to all councils and boards within the S/T/DC in coordination with and as requested by the IPP Officer. Coordinates with SARC to ensure alignment of messaging to JFHQ council or board leadership regarding sexual violence.
Serves as the Wing/Region PPI's point of contact for all sexual violence prevention efforts and conducts Site Assistance Visits (SAVs) to the Wing/Region's as required. Assists the JFHQ IPP SME cell in facilitating meetings and working groups in accordance with applicable policy and official guidance, as needed. Meets regularly with other members of the JFHQ IPP cell to facilitate the dissemination of information to the NGB and to the Wings/Regions.
Liaises, where appropriate, to capture prevention trends pertinent to sexual violence prevention. Assists the IPP Officer in managing information flow between JFHQ, Wings, Brigade, and NGB. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned. T0032P01
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. 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 that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.
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. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.
christopher.l.powders.civ@army.mil · 515-252-4677 X4677
This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.
The posted pay range is $90234 – $117307/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-06.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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