PRINCIPAL SARC

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRINCIPAL SARC, Position Description Number T5898000 and is part of the MDARNG Joint Force Headquarters.

APPOINTMENT STATUS: EXCEPTED AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This position is open to On-Board Federal Employees of the Maryland National Guard only.

Applicants must submit current copies of their SF-50 to verify eligibility.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Degree: 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 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 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: B.A./B.S.

or 2 year undergraduate; 8 years of experience in victim assistance/advocacy, 2 of which must be a SARC; current D-SAACP Credentialed QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Length of time is not of itself qualifying.

Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed.

The applicant's record of experience, training, and education must show possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position to be filled.

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. Conditions of Employment (continued): 7. This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP).

The employee is subject to random drug testing. Pre-employment drug testing and participation in random drug testing is a condition of employment. 8.

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). Major Duties:

This position is located at the Joint Force Headquarters-State (JFHQ-ST), Office of The Adjutant General (TAG).

The Supervisory Principal Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) serves as the primary advisor for directing and coordinating Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) activities at the state level and is responsible to: -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.

-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. -Perform other duties as assigned.