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Victim Advocate Program Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard · Department of Homeland Security

This job in plain English

This is a Victim Advocate Program Specialist job with the U.S. Coast Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention Response and Recovery Program. It has openings in Honolulu, HI and Cape May, NJ, and you would support victims and help the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. The job is permanent and full-time, requires about 30% travel or training, and is filled through direct hire, which skips the usual ranking of applicants.

2 vacancies (1 in Honolulu, HI and 1 in Cape May, NJ)

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or owe allegiance to the U.S. Veterans' preference does not apply to this vacancy.

What you would do

  • Help the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator track victims' services from report to resolution.
  • Assign, train, supervise, and mentor Volunteer Victim Advocates.
  • Accompany survivors to medical exams, law enforcement interviews, and court appearances.
  • Analyze sensitive sexual assault data to spot trends and guide leaders.
  • Give leaders case updates, training, statistical reports, and unit climate insights.
  • Develop education programs, awareness campaigns, and mandated training sessions.

Do you qualify for GS-11?

With experience: To qualify at GS-11, you need at least one full year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or higher, in federal or private sector work. Qualifying experience includes entering data and writing reports for DSAID and CATCH, briefing leaders and coordinating with other offices, developing and delivering training, and using trauma-informed response methods.

With education: A degree in behavioral or social science, or a related field. You can also qualify with a mix of education and experience equal to a major in the field, or with four years of appropriate experience showing knowledge of behavioral or social sciences. Three years of graduate education leading to a Ph.D. can also qualify. Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • National Advocate Credentialing Program (NACP) credential from the National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA), obtained within 1 year of hire

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages, with font at least 10 points and margins at least 0.5 inches
  • Start and end dates (mm/yy to mm/yy) and hours per week on your resume
  • Unofficial college transcripts if you qualify through education, showing course numbers, titles, credit hours, and grades
  • Official course descriptions if course titles do not show the content
  • Proof of foreign education equivalency, if applicable
  • SF-50 if you are a current or former federal employee
  • Proof of CTAP or ICTAP eligibility, if applicable
  • SF-50 or other proof if you are a former or current political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES employee
  • DD-214 or other proof of military status, if you claim veterans' status
  • Responses to the USA Hire assessments and the vacancy questionnaire

How you will be rated: Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are sent to the selecting official, and no scored rating is given. You must meet or exceed the USA Hire assessment cut score; scoring below it or not finishing the assessment means you will not be considered.

Tips for this job:

  • Show specialized experience clearly on your resume, with dates in mm/yy format and hours per week for each job or volunteer role.
  • If you qualify through education, send unofficial transcripts with your application, because missing transcripts can get you disqualified.
  • Finish the USA Hire assessments within their deadline, and request any accommodation before you start them.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, permanent position.

Incentives and relocation: Relocation expenses may be reimbursed under agency policy. Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
  • One-year probationary period may be required
  • Must pass a background investigation
  • Complete USCG Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Training within 1 year of employment
  • Obtain and keep the NACP credential; losing it means removal from the job
  • Business travel or training about 30% of the time
  • Obtain and maintain a Government Travel Card
  • Federal salary must be paid by direct deposit
  • Political appointees must disclose status to HR if within the last 5 years
  • E-Verify check of work eligibility
  • Must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$77,964 – $106,982 per year
Pay scale and grade
GS-11 · General Schedule
Locations
  • Honolulu, Hawaii
  • Cape May, New Jersey
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Security clearance
Secret
Travel
50% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Social Science (0101)
Announcement
27-13106258-SE-DB-DE

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