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SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE VICTIM ADVOCATE

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

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$74,678 - $97,087

per year

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GS-9 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves supporting victims of sexual assault in the U.S.

Marine Corps by providing crisis help, guiding them to resources like medical and legal aid, and running awareness programs to prevent assaults.

It's a supportive role focused on trauma-informed care and coordinating with leaders on response efforts.

A good fit would be someone with experience in counseling or advocacy, especially in sensitive situations, who is empathetic and organized.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 level in sexual assault advocacy or related fields
  • Ability to provide victim advocacy services and crisis intervention for adult sexual assault victims
  • Skills in developing and implementing crisis action plans and assistance plans
  • Experience assisting with SAPR prevention and awareness campaigns or events
  • Proficiency in conducting education, training workshops, and seminars on sexual assault
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches for assessments and risk screenings
  • Ability to prepare reports, briefings, and documentation for senior leaders

Full Job Description

You will serve as a SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE VICTIM ADVOCATE in the SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE DIVISION of MCAS CHERRY POINT.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing sexual assault advocacy services; developing and implementing crisis plan of actions and sexual assault assistance plans; assisting with developing and coordinating command SAPR prevention and awareness campaigns or events; and conducting education and training sexual assault workshops/seminars..

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Major Duties:

  • You will guide employees on issues related to a sexual assault prevention and response program.
  • You will serve as point of contact for senior management, faculty, or staff regarding sexual assault response programs.
  • You will complete risk assessments and documentation for case review.
  • You will develop reports, information papers, talking points, briefing packages, or other Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) program information for senior leaders.
  • You will provide victim advocacy services and crisis intervention support for adult victims of sexual assault.
  • You will perform complex assessments using trauma-informed approaches for reports of sexual assault.
  • You will implement risk screening protocols and provide assistance to victims in securing treatment requested by the victims.
  • You will inform victims of resources available to report instances of sexual assault and provide victim tailored comprehensive referrals of resources to include victim advocacy, legal, and medical/mental healthcare.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/25/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/26/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12896438-26-MTG