Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)

Clarification from the agency

United States Citizens Worldwide, including US Citizens in the local commuting area that are current, permanent NAF/APF employees, family members of active-duty military members, or family members of DoD civilians. You must provide ALL required documents to be eligible. Please see "Required Documents" section.

Program Leadership & Strategic Advisory
The incumbent serves as the Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), providing comprehensive management, oversight, and evaluation of sexual assault awareness, prevention, training, and victim advocacy initiatives across the installation. In this capacity, the SARC maintains full compliance with the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) standards, core competencies, and ethical requirements.
The SARC directly advises installation and fleet leadership within the assigned Area of Responsibility (AOR) on statutory requirements, Department of the Navy policies, program initiatives, and installation climate trends. The SARC conducts routine program needs assessments, presents actionable recommendations to senior commanders, prepares the installation for inspecting authority visits, and develops strategic processes to ensure total alignment with authoritative SAPR guidance.

Multi-Agency Coordination & Case Management
The SARC co-chairs the monthly installation Case Management Group (CMG), ensuring all unrestricted reports of sexual assault receive systematic review from initial filing through final disposition or transfer. This oversight ensures that victim care, safety, and logistical needs are consistently communicated to commanding authorities.
To facilitate an integrated response, the SARC establishes and maintains liaison with key stakeholders, including Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), base security, medical personnel, Victims' Legal Counsel (VLC), and chaplains. The SARC develops Memorandums of Agreement and Understanding (MOA/MOU) with external civilian agencies and crisis counseling centers to expand available support systems while safeguarding strict Navy confidentiality standards. Furthermore, the SARC collaborates closely with the Equal Opportunity (EO) Program and the Integrated Primary Prevention Office (IPPO) to execute unified prevention activities targeting the continuum of harm.

Direct Victim Advocacy & Crisis Response
The SARC maintains direct victim advocacy capabilities, delivering non-clinical, trauma-informed, culturally competent, and recovery-oriented response services to adult victims of sexual assault and service member victims of sexual harassment. This includes managing a continuous 24/7 telephonic and in-person response capability with a mandated response time of within 60 minutes of referral.
The SARC accepts official reports, informs victims of available reporting pathways, conducts comprehensive risk and safety assessments, and facilitates ongoing needs assessments. For service members experiencing sexual harassment, the SARC provides supportive resources, documents inquiries within designated systems, and executes warm hand-offs to the Equal Opportunity Office for formal reporting when appropriate.

Data Integrity, Analytics & Compliance
The SARC oversees all program data collection, data quality management, and analytical reporting. Using the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) and the Fleet and Family Support Management Information System (FFSMIS), the SARC records and updates case information, subject demographics, victim support metrics, and Sexual Harassment Related Inquiries (SRI).
The SARC ensures all official documentation, including DD Forms 2910, is retained in strict accordance with Department of Defense and Department of the Navy records management directives. Analyzed data is leveraged to prioritize local resource allocations, identify operational trends, and deliver routine executive briefings to installation leadership.

Personnel Leadership, Training & Public Awareness
The SARC exercises direct oversight and coaching for SAPR Victim Advocates (VAs) and Unit Victim Advocates (UVAs). Responsibilities include managing unit VA requirements, tracking training compliance and rotation schedules, assigning operational tasks, monitoring team performance, and resolving informal workplace concerns.
Using standardized CNIC Headquarters curriculum, the SARC plans and delivers training across the installation for commanders, deploying personnel, advocates, and incoming staff. Additionally, the SARC leads public awareness campaigns, coordinates local outreach events, and actively publicizes reporting procedures, the local 24/7 response line, and the DoD Safe Helpline.

Conditions of employment

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• 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.

Qualifications

To be qualified for this positions, candidates must the qualification identified below. Candidates qualifying for the position must provide sufficient information to demonstrate how these requirements are met.

Degree: 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.

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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. Appropriate experience is defined as:

In addition to the basic requirements outlined, candidates must also possess one year of specialized experience as defined:

How you will be evaluated

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

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Resume: two-page limit, learn more here - Resume Requirements
• Proof of education: official transcripts only; diplomas and degree audits are not acceptable. Failure to provide official transcripts will result in an ineligibility rating.
• Proof of training: licensures and certifications are acceptable, must show your name, licensure/certification type, and expiration date (if applicable)
• If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
• If claiming Military Spouse Preference: provide a copy of the sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and a marriage certificate at the time of application
• If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
• If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

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