Serves as the primary focal point for directing and coordinating response activities on Navy installations for supported tenant commands. The Supervisory Sexual Assault Response Coord. (SSARC) has direct, access to all tenant commanders on the installation, to include the immediate commander of both the victim and the accused. The installation commander will have direct contact with the SSARC, or other installation SARC(s) when acting on behalf of the SSARC, or to address matters of safety.

Duties

Provides immediate supervisory technical oversight for up to 10 subordinate full-time SARCs and SAPR Victim Advocates (VAs) who have the responsibility of facilitating sexual assault reporting and victim assistance to victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment. Approves leave while ensuring adequate coverage to meet requirements. Establishes program and team goals and administratively and technically directs work to be accomplished by a staff that may include full-time deputy supervisory SARC, SARCs and SAPR VAs; this also includes special duty assignments, collateral duty, and deployable sexual response personnel. Assigns work based on priorities, difficulty and requirements of assignments, and staff capabilities. Monitors and tracks SARCs and SAPR VAs progress toward DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) and works with local human resources offices to ensure personnel attain and maintain their certification levels within the required timeframe. Ensures compliance with all D-SAACP credentialing, core competencies, and ethical requirements, and works with local human resource office to take progressive disciplinary action to ensure accountability, as appropriate. Provides advice, counsel, and instruction to employees on work and administrative policies, procedures and directives (including personnel policies and procedures), technical direction and guidance, and provides assessment of compliance with applicable DoD and DON instructions and policies. Explains performance expectations to subordinates and provides regular feedback, guidance, and direction on strengths and weaknesses. Encourages professional-development to improve knowledge, skills, abilities, and core competencies. Addresses potential disciplinary and/or performance issues timely and takes appropriate, corrective action(s) as necessary. Initiates disciplinary action and ensures personnel receive training, counseling, or appropriate corrective action when performance and/or conduct does not meet standards; ensures personnel and are held accountable for failure to meet performance and/or conduct standards. Supports CNIC's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff. Manage the SAPR Program for and support the installation commander by advising on all response related matters and implementation of response strategy. Serve as the single source for SAPR Program advice and guidance to Installation leadership (including tenant commands). Communicate directly with the Installation Commander to provide regular updates and provide oversight of the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all response activities at the installation level ensuring adherence to SAPR policies and program requirements. Implements the SAPR program in the assigned AOR and conducts ongoing assessment of its consistency and effectiveness. Identifies program needs, challenges and presents recommendations and assistance to influence policy compliance issues. Collects and analyzes data in order to adapt, implement, and evaluate sexual assault response activities in compliance with policies and guidance. Utilizes data to prioritize and gauge sexual assault response efforts and resource needs. Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of all response activities at the local level. Communicates research findings, program implementation progress, and training opportunities to local stakeholders and leadership. Maintains oversight of all aspects of victim advocacy services provided by SARCs and SAPR VAs and tracks, at a minimum, what subordinate units require SAPR VAs, a roster of those SAPR VAs and, status of their training, and rotation dates. Ensures sexual harassment victims' safety concerns are assessed and identified safety issues are reported in accordance with policy. Maintain liaison with commanders, DoD law enforcement, and MCIOs, and civilian authorities, as appropriate, for the purpose of facilitating the following protocols and procedures. Provides oversight of preparations for visits from inspecting authorities and high-level government officials. Ensures collaboration among stakeholders supports and promotes prevention and response activities related to sexual harassment, sexist attitudes, and beliefs contributing to the continuum of harm. Collaborate with other agencies and activities to improve SAPR responses to and support of victims of sexual assault and to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Serve as the co-chair of the monthly case management group (CMG) meetings, Quarterly CMGs, and oversee the 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 to direct effective response system coordination and ensure appropriate accountability.

Requirements

Qualifications

Knowledge of personnel policy and practices to handle human resources requirements in a government environment (e.g., recruitment, performance management, evaluation). Knowledge of associated laws, regulations, and policies used by the DoD, DoN and other U.S. government agencies to effectively manage individuals and teams in the workplace. Knowledge of techniques to mentor, motivate and coach subordinate employees and skill in leadership practices to develop a headquarters staff into a cohesive team committed to quality programs for customers in the field. Knowledge of Federal and agency regulations; knowledge of the specific organization's program and missions, as well as knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations and policies related to program/operations area to consider their impact on programs. Mastery of concepts in program management and implementation, requirements determination, policy development and supervisory skills. Knowledge of the dynamics of sexual assault and local community resources for sexual assault victims. Comprehensive and thorough knowledge of the DoD and SAPR Program, along with local, state, federal laws, and military regulations and policies pertaining to sexual assault, victim advocacy, and other acts of interpersonal violence to plans, organize, implement, and carry out the components of an interpersonal violence prevention and response program is preferred. Expert knowledge of DoD, DON, and CNIC SAPR policies and ability accurately to interpret/articulate their meaning, priorities and intent. Knowledge laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc. to include the DoN organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices relating to sexual harassment victim advocacy. Thorough knowledge of a wide range of practices and procedures associated with victim advocacy, social services delivery systems and other elements of specialized social service programs, and behavioral or social science principles to direct the activities of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program. Thorough knowledge of laws, regulations, and practices relating to privacy of information. Knowledge of a wide range of essential support, advocacy services, liaison services, community resources and care for victims of sexual harassment in accordance with generally accepted procedures and techniques. Knowledge of CNIC's EEO policy and procedures. Knowledge and skill in developing and adhering to program management plans. Knowledge of training and education techniques to implement and deliver sexual harassment training. Skill in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, DSAID and Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS). Skill in analyzing and interpreting a wide variety of issues and formulating policy or procedural solutions. Skill in the use of office software applications and required management data systems to enter data, prepare reports, and develop information. Skill in providing victim advocacy and working with victims of sexual assault. Skill in employing various methods and techniques typical of a sexual harassment victim advocate program, including crisis intervention, situational assessment, and analyzing the needs of the victim to provide support and/or assistance to them in the resolution of complex problems. Ability and skillset to provide effective leadership training and briefings to commands, victim advocates, and first responders. Ability to independently plan, develop, prioritize and manage continuing projects, operations and programs. Ability to identify needs, trends, and performance measures to evaluate program effectiveness and provide recommendations for process improvements. Ability to use data management and reporting systems to collect and organize data drawn from databases. Ability to advise program officials, including tactical-level leadership and installation personnel on the policies, practices, procedures, issues, and concerns associated with sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence and prevention, response, and victim advocacy. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to identify, establish, modify, and provide victim support assistance. Ability to compose written reports and material clearly, concisely, and effectively. Ability to maintain accurate statistical framework for program data collection and reports. Ability to provide information and one-on-one assistance to victims under difficult circumstances using sensitivity, tact, and caring, as well as understand and have empathy for victims. Ability to develop trusting helping relationships and to work effectively with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Strong analytical ability to intervene in crisis situations, using sound professional judgment, ethical practice, and common sense. Ability to work cooperatively with military and civilian medical, social service, law enforcement, and legal personnel on behalf of victims. Ability to drive a government or personal vehicle in order to travel to training, coordinate tasks/actions with clients, command and military and civilian agencies within the local area of the installation. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of management, staff, and military personnel and their families. Ability to perform the full range of supervisory duties. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with all levels of management, staff, and military personnel and their families. ???????OTHER REQUIREMENTS This is a non-critical sensitive position requiring access to IT II system and/or PII. Position requires incumbent to obtain/maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance. An Access National Agency Check Investigation (ANACI) is required via the SF86 Security Form. Must successfully complete a criminal history background check with no adverse information or feedback received. Child Care National Agency Check & Inquiry (CNACI) background check is required. Must comply with D-SAACP policy guidelines and complete initial and ongoing certification training requirements. Incumbent must have or be able to obtain and maintain a current state driver's license. Occasional travel up to approximately 25% or more may be required to complete work assignment, conduct or attend meetings, training events, site assist visits, or court hearings. Travel will be required to attend mandated DoD and Navy SAPR training. This position requires routine on-site access to government facilities. The incumbent may perform the tasks at an off-site location for ad hoc and situational telework only.

Education

OPM Basic Qualification Requirements:
Degree: four-year degree or higher in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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.
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 requirement:
In addition to the above basic requirement, at least five years' experience in victim assistance or advocacy within either military or civilian sector. Note, if basic qualification is met with experience, this may also be used to credit specialized experience requirement (e.g. four years of appropriate experience in victim assistance or advocacy, also counts towards four of the five years' specialized experience requirement).

Contacts

• Address NAVBASE Kitsap Bremerton 1103 Hunley RD Bldg 94 Silverdale, WA 98315 US
• Name: NRNW NAF HRO
• Email: [email protected]