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PRINCIPAL SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC)

Department of the Army

Army National Guard Units

Montana Army National Guard - CMD

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRINCIPAL SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC), Position Description Number T5898000, and is part of the Montana National Guard, CMD.

Selecting Official: BG Michael Moreni

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRINCIPAL SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC), Position Description Number T5898000, and is part of the Montana National Guard, CMD.

Selecting Official: BG Michael Moreni

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Overview

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Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Helena, MT

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $106,437 - $138,370 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 13

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0101 Social Science

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number MT-13114705-T5-26-635 Control number 892535200

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Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to the following Categories (CAT): CAT 1 - current Montana National Guard (MTNG) permanent Title 5 employees, CAT 2 - current MTNG permanent Title 32 employees, CAT 3 - current Term and NTE T5 MTNG employees, CAT 4 - current Indefinite or NTE MTNG T32 employees, CAT 5 - current & former (honorable service) military members of MTNG, CAT 6 - current & re-employable (career status) Federal Employees (Veterans Preference DOES NOT apply).

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Program Administration

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 victims 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.

Supervisory Duties

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.

Oversee the training and certification status of SAPR personnel within their AOR and collaborate with human resources offices to ensure certification levels are attained within the specified timeframe.

• A copy of the position description with a full list of duties can be obtained through HRO upon request.

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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.
• Within 60 days of appointment; must have a favorable completion and award of a Tier 3 background investigation and continuously maintain as directed by DoD and NGB to conduct duties and responsibilities as a SAPR Professional.
• In accordance with governing regulations, additional checks will be performed on a recurring basis.
• Incumbents in these positions are required to self-report civilian arrests, the filing of criminal charges, and/or convictions of any criminal offense to their supervisors and security office.
• Within six (6) months of appointment, must graduate from required SAPR training courses and be awarded the DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certificate. An active D-SAACP certification must be maintained for this position.
• Incumbent must maintain an active D-SAACP certification in accordance with (IAW) Section 584 of Public Law 112-81 and DoD Instruction (DoDI) 6495.03 as a condition of employment.
• In the event that D-SAACP certification expires, is suspended or is revoked, the individual is not authorized to serve in any SAPR position or perform SAPR duties until D-SAACP certification is reinstated.
• Failure to maintain certification may result in disciplinary and/or adverse action up to removal from federal service.
• Must maintain up-to-date commander appointment orders prior to having any victim contact or access to victim information.
• Incumbent must be able to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and holidays, on an on-call or rotational basis.
• On-call or rotational status requires SAPR VA work hours vary, to include a requirement to be available 24/7, to respond to calls via the helpline, from military or civilian law enforcement or from the military treatment facility or local hospital.
• This position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 25% of the time. Must possess a valid drivers license and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle should the need arise to operate a government vehicle/motor pool vehicle.
• May require travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP). The employee is subject to random drug testing. Preemployment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment.
• This is an Essential Personnel position and may be subject to a maximum of 14 days of duty per year in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have one of the following:

A) Degree: in 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

B) 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

C) 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: If using education as a qualifying factor, you must submit copies of transcripts showing applicable courses and hours. If using experience to qualify, you must address your experiences in detail on your resume as they relate to the experience requirements.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must also have 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

• (MUST address your experiences in detail on resume as they relate to these specialized experiences requirements to be considered for this position)*

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (at least month/year-month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

If resume is NOT detailed in these requirements; you could be deemed INELIGIBLE. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

2. Transcripts: All relevant transcripts must be included in your application, if using education as a qualifying factor.

3. Other required or supporting documents:

• CAT 5 Applicants - Must provide membership proof, i.e., copy of NGB 22/22a or other membership proof/honorable service.
• CAT 6 Applicants - Copy of most recent SF-50. (Copy of most recent SF-50 is recommended for this agencys Federal employees.)

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To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13114705

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

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Agency contact information

Vanessa Toquero

Email vanessa.toquero.civ@army.mil Address MT COJS

1956 MT MAJO STREET

Fort Harrison, MT 59636

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

Help

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing:

• Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
• Relevant work experience-include the employers name, job title, start and end dates (at least month/year-month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
• Education, certifications or licensures.

If resume is NOT detailed in these requirements; you could be deemed INELIGIBLE. For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

2. Transcripts: All relevant transcripts must be included in your application, if using education as a qualifying factor.

3. Other required or supporting documents:

• CAT 5 Applicants - Must provide membership proof, i.e., copy of NGB 22/22a or other membership proof/honorable service.
• CAT 6 Applicants - Copy of most recent SF-50. (Copy of most recent SF-50 is recommended for this agencys Federal employees.)

How to Apply

Help

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13114705

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Agency contact information

Vanessa Toquero

Email vanessa.toquero.civ@army.mil Address MT COJS

1956 MT MAJO STREET

Fort Harrison, MT 59636

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

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Vanessa Toquero

Email vanessa.toquero.civ@army.mil Address MT COJS

1956 MT MAJO STREET

Fort Harrison, MT 59636

US

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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRINCIPAL SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC), Position Description Number T5898000, and is part of the Montana National Guard, CMD.

Selecting Official: BG Michael Moreni

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Helena, MT

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $106,437 - $138,370 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 13

Promotion potential None

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent

Occupations and job series

• 0101 Social Science

Supervisory status Yes Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type

• Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number MT-13114705-T5-26-635 Control number 892535200

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