Principal Sarc (Title 5) (Permanent)

Duties

As a Principal Sarc (Title 5), GS-0101-13, you will perform the below duties:

Execute Department of Defense (DoD) and Service level sexual assault policy at the state level and serve as the principal advisor to state leadership advising on all SAPR-related matters and implementation of SAPR strategy.Manage and oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of all SAPR activities at the state level; adapt SAPR activities according to state risk and protective factors; and set strategic goals to align to organizational level policy and SAPR mission.Formulate state SAPR program objectives and priorities and implement plans consistent with the long-term interest of the state. Provide expert advice on trauma-informed practices; cultural competence; and ethical considerations and guidance to address complex cases, ethical dilemmas, and challenging situations.Manage, assign and oversee a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week response capability for victims of sexual assault within their area of responsibility (AOR) in accordance with DoD and Service level policy.Create and update the installation SAPR Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring compliance with DoD and Service policy, along with local, sate and federal law.Serve as the state co-chair of the monthly sexual assault Case Management Group (CMG) meetings, state quarterly sexual assault CMGs, and oversee the state High-Risk Response Teams to ensure the victim's safety and the safety of retaliation reporters; facilitate sexual assault victim services and retaliation reporters' referrals; and direct effective SAPR system coordination and ensure appropriate accountability.?This responsibility is not delegable.Serve as the single point of contact for state level command notification regarding sexual assault reports within their AOR. Oversee the quality of information in the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) to ensure sexual assault report data is handled in accordance with established guidelines, standards, and DoD and Service level policy; identify and implement process improvement as needed; and ensure data integrity, validity, and timeliness are met.Collaborate and maintain liaison with key internal and external military and civilian stakeholders to include Equal Opportunity, Victim Witness Assistance Program, Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce, health care providers, behavioral health care, medical care, Special Victims' Counsel, Chaplains, law enforcement, legal professionals (to include Judge Advocates and SVCs) and community partners to improve SAPR response; implement the No Wrong Door policy; build strategic relationships; confirm warm handoffs; and identify challenges or solutions with the goal of ensuring victims are not denied or inappropriately delayed in getting care or advocacy.Brief any issues and solutions related to the implementation of the No Wrong Door policy to TAG at the state sexual assault CMG in accordance with DoD and Service policy.Collaborate and coordinate with other SARW professionals to ensure successful and timely case transfers through active communication between states, participation in meetings with SARCs and Commanders, and successful transfer of DSAID case.Assess, identify, and advocate for adequate staffing, budgetary resources, and technological tools to support the SAPR program; conduct regular assessments of workload and caseload to ensure equitable distribution; and allocate resources based on the evolving needs of SAPR personnel and the victims served.?

Supervise all National Guard SARCs and SAPR VAs within the state. This includes making a full range of independent personnel decisions, assigning tasks, setting performance expectations, and evaluating/rating personnel performance.?SARCs serve as team leads for SAPR VA teams.Task SARCs and SAPR VAs with SAPR duties, provide technical expertise and oversight, and collaborate with rating official on performance feedback. ?Define program objectives, administratively and technically direct the work of SARCs and SAPR VAs and offer guidance regarding performance. Address potential disciplinary and/or performance issues in a timely manner and take appropriate corrective action(s) as necessary.Manage staff training requirements by establishing individual development plans and providing, arranging, or overseeing necessary on-the-job or formal training, including initial and refresher training, that covers topics such as trauma response, legal updates, and cultural competency to meet the requirements for DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) certification and comply with security, privacy, and confidentiality directives.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is not located at a bargaining unit.
• Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for this NG Title5 excepted service position.
• All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)
• *NOTE: Accessioning into this position is contingent upon verification of Security Clearance.
• Required to obtain within 60 days of appointment to a Position of Trust and Moderate Risk; the employee must have a favorable completion and award of a Tier 3 background investigation as directed by DoD and NGB.
• Within 90 days of appointment as a National Guard SAPR Professional, even if currently D-SAACP certified, the newly appointed employee will be required to complete the NGB Joint Course.
• Required to obtain and maintain D-SAACP certification and maintain certification through meeting annual continuing education training requirements.
• Must be available for 24/7 response, including on-call duties
• Must comply with all confidentiality, ethics, and reporting requirements
• Must possess an active D-SAACP certification at the time of application OR demonstrate prior certification and eligibility for immediate reinstatement with no adverse actions
• Upload Current or Previous D-SAACP certification with application

Qualifications

NOTE: Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/DD/YY to MM/DD/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.

NOTE: All job seekers will be required to limit their resumes to 2 pages in length when applying for job opportunity announcements (JOAs)

WHO CAN APPLY:
GROUP A - All On Board Federal National Guard Employees within Virginia National Guard.
GROUP B - All current Federal Employees (from any agency), all federal re-employable eligible, and/or current Army M-Day and Air DSG within VANG.
GROUP C - All U.S. Citizens.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE : Applicant must have at least 2 years of experience as a SARC, SAPR Program Manager, or equivalent leadership role.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Applicant must have at least 12 months of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the GS-12 level, or equivalent pay band in other pay systems in the Federal government? This experience may also have been obtained in the private sector but must demonstrate that it is comparable to the GS grade indicated. This experience must include activities such as:

Experience leading teams or supervising personnel.

Experience assigning work and managing workload distribution.

Experience managing and overseeing a SAPR program at installation, state, or higher level.

Experience leading Case Management Groups (CMGs) and overseeing High-Risk Response Teams.

Selective Factor Enforcement Statement

Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate direct SAPR-related experience, operational involvement in sexual assault response, and application of DoD SAPR policies will be rated ineligible.

Experience must be explicitly documented in the resume and reflect independent performance of duties, not observation, collateral duties, or training-only participation.

Failure to clearly demonstrate required experience will result in removal from consideration.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position,
Applicants must meet one of the following:

- Degree in behavioral or social science (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work, criminal justice, counseling), or related discipline with at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences; OR

- Combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in behavioral or social science; OR

- Four (4) years of appropriate experience demonstrating knowledge equivalent to a behavioral or social science major.

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.

Additional information

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 ( ).