PRINCIPAL SARC Job in Indianapolis, IN

Vacancy No. IN-12794296-AR-25-110 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $106,365.00 to $138,276.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 9/4/2025 Close Date 9/14/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Indianapolis, IN


Summary

THIS IS AN INDIANA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION

This position is in the Excepted Service under the authority of Title V, P.L. 114-328, Sections 932 and 1084 (FY17 NDAA)

This position is part of the IN Joint Forces HQ TAG, Indiana National Guard under Position Description Number PD#T0069000.
If you would like the complete list of duties, please contact the POC of this announcement.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

*Area 1 - All On-Board T5 NG employees within the INNG (Any Tenure). *Area 2 - All T32 Excepted Technicians within the INNG (Any Tenure). *Area 3 - Current AGR, Army M-Day, and Air DSG within the INNG. *Area 4 - All current Federal Employees (from any agency). *Area 5 - All U.S. Citizens.

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.
  • Supervise all National Guard Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) and (Sexual Assault Prevention and Response) SAPR Victim Advocates (VAs) within the state.
  • Manage staff training requirements by establishing individual development plans and providing, arranging, or overseeing necessary on-the-job or formal training.
  • Implement a transparent and fair performance evaluation process for SAPR personnel within their Area of Responsibility (AOR) to evaluate, authorize awards, counsel on performance or behavior, initiate corrective actions as needed, etc.
  • Ensure that staff are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded in consultation with unit Commander and Supervisory SAPR Program Specialist.
  • Assess, identify, and advocate for adequate staffing, budgetary resources, and technological tools to support the SAPR program.
  • Assess, identify, and advocate for adequate staffing, budgetary resources, and technological tools to support the SAPR program
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • 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 and continuously maintain as directed by DoD and NGB to conduct duties and responsibilities as a SAPR Professional within 60 days of appointment.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • The on-call or rotational status requires that SAPR VA work hours could vary, to include a requirement to be available 24/7, to respond to calls received from the helpline, or the military/civilian treatment facility or law enforcement.
  • This position may require temporary duty (TDY) business travel up to 25% of the time. Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to operate a motor vehicle should the need arise to operate a government vehicle/motor pool vehicle.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Qualifications

This position is being filled under the Accelerated Hiring Authority in accordance with CNGBI 1400.25 Vol 213. Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Accelerated Hiring Authority.

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

Degree: 4-year 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.
To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this 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 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: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level which at the GS-12 level includes: 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. Moreover, must have experience, education or training as the point of contact to coordinate response activities and manage both military and civilian Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Victim Advocates (VAs) in providing a non-clinical response to adult victims of sexual assault that is trauma-informed, gender-responsive, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented within their Area of Responsibility (AOR). Experience, education, or training executing best practices correlated with victim advocacy, social service principles, and behavioral theories. Have practiced basic methods for skilled communication which includes building rapport and actively listening, to achieve essential victim advocacy and support functions for adult cases of sexual assault as outlined in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Service policy, which includes conducting risk screenings and non-clinical safety assessments, managing appropriate on-base and off-base resources, receiving official report of sexual assault, and preparing the reports to higher management. Extensive experience, education, or training managing SAPR cases and referrals which includes data entry of official reports of sexual assault and SAPR related inquires in to the appropriate database within applicable timeframes and complying with DoD and Service polices, legal requirements, and guidelines. Experience or knowledge in program evaluation and improvement actions by providing suggestions and feedback to the Supervisory Principal SARC and the SARC and Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Advisory Committee (SAPRAC) when applicable. Experience ensuring a organization's strategic plan, vision, mission, and values were communicated to SAPR VAs and unified with a team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, work products, and services. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

PLEASE READ THIS CAREFULLY AS THE FOLLOWING HAS CHANGED

Indiana National Guard (INNG) Federal Technicians will wait 36 months after being selected for a new position before applying for another position within the INNG. If you meet the requirements listed below, you will need to submit a signed Exception to Policy (ETP) memorandum with your application to be considered for the position. If you have questions about applicability, send an email explaining your situation to the HRO Staffing inbox listed below.

If you are a Tenure 0 Temporary employee (your position has a not-to-exceed date), you do not need an ETP memo.

If you became a new employee through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you received a promotion, reassignment, or grade reduction through a USAJobs announcement within the last 36 months, you will need an ETP memo.

If you require an ETP memorandum, you can download the template here: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/NGIN-J1HR/SitePages/Technician-Staffing.aspx

The memorandum will be written by you, the employee, and signed by your supervisory chain up to the Director level. Directors and Supervisors will submit the signed memorandum for final review to the HRO Staffing inbox: ng.in.inarng.mbx.hro-staffing-section@army.mil

The Human Resources Officer (HRO) is the final approval for all ETP waivers. If approved, the memorandum will be returned to you and then submitted with your application.

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section):
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade

Education

To receive credit for Education, you must provide transcripts or documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Degree: 4-year 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

Additional information

This position is being filled under the Accelerated Hiring Authority in accordance with CNGBI 1400.25 Vol 213. Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Accelerated Hiring Authority.

Superior Qualifications and Special Needs Pay-setting Authority may be considered for this position. Contact the INNG HR Office for information about this policy. TAG is final approval authority for incentive programs (applicable to new Federal employees or those with a 90-day break in service). This must be approved prior to your appointment date.

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).

This announcement follows the Fair Chance Act (FCA). The FCA prohibits specific inquiries regarding an applicant's criminal or credit background prior to the hiring agency making a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. If applicant suspects a violation to FCA for their application, the applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days to the date of alleged non-compliance. To complete the complaint, applicant must send an email to donald.a.heichel.civ@army.mil with the following information:

  • Name of the applicant.
  • A copy of the vacancy announcement and/or vacancy announcement number.
  • Name of the individual(s) who allegedly violated the Fair Chance Act.
  • A description of the violation.
  • Supporting documentation (e.g., emails), if applicable.
Exemptions to FCA implementation that may apply:
  • Position requires a determination of eligibility for access to classified information.
  • Is a dual-status military technician position in which an applicant or employee is subject to a determination of eligibility for acceptance or retention in the armed forces, in connection with concurrent military membership.

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.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

Required Documents

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

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents if required and/or applicable: DD-214, SF-50, SF-15, any other Veterans Preference documents, Transcripts, etc...

*If your resume includes a personal photograph, you will not be considered for the position.

Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible must submit the following documentation:

  • Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
  • Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
  • Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.
Applicants claiming Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement must submit the following documentation:
  • Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
  • Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
  • Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility
Applicants claiming DoD Retained Grade preference must submit the following documentation:
  • Retained Grade PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD3145-1)
  • SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status, and
  • A copy of the notification letter received (RIF or classification downgrade)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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:

Agency contact information

INNG STAFFING
Address
IN Joint Forces HQ TAG
2002 South Holt Road
Indianapolis, IN 46241
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.


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