Summary This is a Washington National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service Technician position: PRINCIPAL SARC Location: Washington Joint Support Services CAMP MURRAY, Washington 98430 Army National Guard Units Appointment Type: Permanent, excepted service Advertised as: Title 5 Announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, will not be considered. Responsibilities A GS-0101-13, PRINCIPAL SARC: 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. This responsibility cannot be delegated. 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. Address and resolve ethical dilemmas related to sexual assault response amongst SAPR personnel. Advise state leadership on the development of Memoranda of Understanding or Memoranda of Agreement related to SAPR within the state, as necessary, to maximize cooperation, reciprocal reporting of sexual assault information, and consultation regarding jurisdiction for the prosecution of service members involved in sexual assault. Apply advanced strategies for skilled communication, including developing rapport and actively listening, prioritizing victim self-determination and informed decision making, to perform victim advocacy and support duties for adult cases of sexual assault as outlined in DoD and Service policy and as required to support a temporary surge or vacancy. This work involves Privacy Act and Controlled Unclassified Information and is therefore highly sensitive in nature. 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. 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.Implement a transparent and fair performance evaluation process for SAPR personnel within their AOR to evaluate, authorize awards, counsel on performance or behavior, initiate corrective actions as needed, and elevate for approval by higher level officials as required. Other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: N/A SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: - Must have at least 36 months 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. - 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Education Education Requirements: You must meet the following Educational requirement to qualify for this position:3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. 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. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Combination of education and experience that provides you the knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field that includes at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences, or four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates that you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The WA National Guard is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. If you are unable to upload a document online please send the document via email to our WA HRO Distro Box. ADDITIONAL REMARKS: Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies. This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.