Supervisory Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SSARC) Job in Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

Vacancy No. FFR25-0612 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $90,025.00 to $117,034.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/26/2025 Close Date 7/10/2025
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Locations:
Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan


Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to serves as the primary focal point for directing and coordinating response activities on Navy installations for supported tenant commands. The Supervisory Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) has direct and unimpeded access to the Installation commander and all tenant commanders on the installation, to include the immediate commander of both the victim and the accused.

**ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE OVERSEAS IS EXTREMELY LIMITED.**

Duties

- Provides immediate supervisory technical oversight for 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. A
- 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.
- Ensures staff receives proper training to fulfill requirements of their positions, identifies employee development needs, establishes individual development plans, and provides or arranges for necessary on-the job and/or formal training, including initial and refresher training to meet the requirements for D-SAACP credentialing to comply with security, privacy, and confidentiality directives.
- 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.
- Conducts annual performance reviews and serves as the rating official for SARCs and SAPR VAs.
- 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.
- Manages the SAPR Program for and support the installation commander by advising on all response related matters and implementation of response strategy.
- Serves as the single source for SAPR Program advice and guidance to Installation leadership (including tenant commands).
-Communicates 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.
-Stays abreast of Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Navy (DON), and CNIC policies and interprets/articulates their meaning, priorities and intent.
- 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.
- Prepares and presents at meetings, working groups, high-level executive briefs for Navy leadership and visiting dignitaries as directed by supervisor.
- Monitors quality of information in Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) to ensure sexual data is handled in accordance with established guidelines.
- Performs victim advocacy duties, as needed.
- Ensures sexual harassment victims' safety concerns are assessed and identified safety issues are reported in accordance with policy.
- Maintains liaison with commanders, DoD law enforcement, and MCIOs, and civilian authorities, as appropriate, for the purpose of facilitating the following protocols and procedures.
- Collaborates 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.
- Serves 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.
- Plans for and executes expenditures in accordance with NAF purchasing processes. May be required to serve as a NAF purchase cardholder or approving official.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must comply with D-SAACP policy guidelines and complete initial and ongoing certification training requirements.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a current state driver’s license.

Qualifications

Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
  • Candidates must possess a 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.
  • Candidates must possess at least five (5) 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).

A qualified candidate possesses the following:
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- 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.
- 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.

Education

Proof of education MUST be uploaded at time of application for consideration. If degree is not conferred, you MUST provide a copy of high school diploma or equivalent with your college transcripts.

When education is a basic requirement for the position, or when substituting education for experience, applicants MUST submit a copy of your high school transcripts, college transcript, or a list of courses which includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and/or semester hours earned as part of the application package.

Foreign education must include evidence that it is comparable to education received at accredited educational institutions in the United States. All substitutions of education for experience will be made in accordance with OPM approved qualification standards. Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Additional information

  • Employees (and their family members) who require medical or dental care in Japan may experience severe limitations accessing medical care both on the military installation and the local economy, and also could incur costly medical expenses.
  • Return rights for current employees must be negotiated with the losing command. Candidates not associated with the Department of Defense are ineligible for return rights.
  • Selection may be tentative pending the completion of the satisfactory employment reference checks and receipt of proof of education (where applicable).
  • Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period.
  • Participation in the Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer is required. Salary is commensurate with experience and/or education.
  • Selectees initially recruited from the United States or who are already on a Transportation Agreement will be entitled to transportation and moving costs for themselves and their family members. Household goods may be shipped and a housing allowance is paid to cover monthly housing and utility costs.
  • Compensation includes base pay, a Post Allowance which is a non-taxable (federal) allowance based on the Japanese yen exchange rate, and a Living Quarters Allowance sufficient to pay for a housing unit within close proximity of the Naval base. You may also ship or store your household goods. These and other benefits are available to those personnel hired on an overseas transportation agreement.
  • The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to ffr_nafrecruitment@us.navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Applicants with minimum qualifications will have one of the following:

  • A 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. AND
  • At least five years' experience in victim assistance or advocacy within either military or civilian sector.

Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be further evaluated for:
  • Years of experience performing the full range of supervisory duties, such as managing workflows, conducting performance reviews, and taking corrective actions for disciplinary issues.
  • Years of experience conducting sexual assault prevention and response trainings and briefings.
  • Experience interpreting and applying sexual assault prevention and response policies.

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.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Résumé
  • Proof of education/training: provide a copy of your awarded/conferred college transcript(s)
  • 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

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 be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 07/10/2025 to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12750648

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant

To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

Agency contact information

CNRJ NAF Human Resources
Address
Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka
CNRJ NAF HRO (N941)
PSC 473 Box 12
FPO, AP 96349-0001
US

Next steps

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