Job Opening
Command Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Coordinator (SARC) II Marine
Expeditionary Forces (MEF) NF-0101-04
Camp Lejeune - New River,
Location
Open Date
05/03/2016
NC
Type of Appointment Full Time
Close Date
05/16/2016
$28.39 per hour
Who May Apply
All Sources
Salary
($59,051 annualized)
Hours of Operation Must be able to serve as “on-call” after-hours victim advocate.
[ ] Health Card
[x ] Background Check
[ ] Drug Testing Position
[ ] Gun Control
Required
Required
(DTP)
[x ] Valid Driver’s License
Required
Position/Grade
Job Summary
Join Us In Making a Positive Difference
Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports
and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment
comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. As a
service-oriented organization, we never waver in our commitment to our Corps.
This position is located at II MARINE EXPEDITIONARY FORCES (MEF), CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA. Candidates selected for this
position will serve as a SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) for II MEF COMMAND.
Major Duties
Serves as the Command Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) and recognized program expert. Provides direct oversight for an integrated
and transparent response capability and system accountability for sexual assault awareness, prevention, response, training, and victim care
throughout the assigned command. Provides support and oversight of the command’s SAPR program and, in collaboration with the Installation SARC,
will ensure services availability 24/7 for victims of sexual assault, monitors the command’s compliance with SecNav/USMC requirements; provides
guidance and technical assistance to the commander in addressing matters concerning the SAPR program; develops command program guidance in
support of DoD/DON/USMC policies; monitors Serious Incident Reports (SIRs) to ensure reporting requirements have been met; coordinates all
taskers (received/response); assists commander in meeting annual sexual assault prevention, awareness and response training requirements; and
performs other duties as assigned by DoD/DON/USMC. Serves as a special staff officer to the commander and as the command’s SARC. Reports to the commander and will be administratively supported by
Marine Corps Community Services. Supervise command assigned Uniformed Victim Advocates (UVAs) and support Victim Advocates (VAs) to
ensure an integrated and transparent response capability and system accountability. Independently manages day-to-day operations, authorized and
funded by the agency, to ensure compliance with: mission, function, operation, activity, laws, rules and regulations. Works collaboratively with various
divisions and agencies to ensure resources are maximized for the benefit of the program. Acts as the command subject matter expert for training,
inspections and site visits. Monitors trends and activities and takes appropriate action to mitigate risks and/or improve services provided. Performs
complex work and develops reports requiring a working knowledge of legal and regulatory statutes as they relate to varied sexual assault incidents,
counseling and medical support situations, law enforcement actions, records and database management requirements, and training.
Reports to the commander on the status of the SAPR program issues and trends, provides recommendations for areas needing improvement,
effectiveness of case management and command climate. Monitors project activities and resources, as appropriate and/or directed, to mitigate risks
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Promotes the SAPR program by encouraging victims to come forward for services, and oversees development of command education campaigns
promoting prevention, victim rights and advocacy services. Ensures the integration of SAPR training, promotions, assessments, etc., into the
command strategic goals and objectives. Responsible for tracking and ensuring initial and refresher SAPR training is occurring for command assigned
UVAs and ensuring leadership training for command teams occurs within the required timeline. Assists UVAs/VAs to ensure annual SAPR training
requirements are met and properly documented. Establishes protocols for accurate and timely collection of specified data, to include but not limited to service referrals, for input into the Sexual Assault
Incident Reporting Database (SAIRD) and other USMC/DoD sanctioned databases, e.g., the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID), or
case management system, as required. Ensures command is in compliance with DON and USMC policies and procedures. Coordinates with VAs and Installation SARCs (or sister service equivalent) to establish and maintain official protocols to facilitate the timely exchange
of information between installation and/or community victim support agencies and/or other commands/activities on cases involving sexual assaults
(e.g., Memorandums of Agreement or Understanding (MOA/MOU) , and/or Interservice Support Agreements (ISAs).
Oversees and is responsible for the content on the SAPR section of the commands website.
Qualifications
MAJOR DUTIES, CONT'D
Handles sensitive information that is proprietary, privileged, confidential or otherwise legally exempt from disclosure. Safeguards sensitive information
and prevents unauthorized reading, printing, retaining, copying or dissemination of information, messages, or correspondence in accordance with
rules and regulations such as those covered by the Privacy Act, 5 USC 552(a), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Public Law 104191, and DoD Directive 6025.18. Notifies the higher level supervisor and senders immediately when proprietary information has been released and
advises on how to properly recover, and/or protect information. Coordinates with Staff Judge Advocate on confidentiality issues and reporting
requirements that could cause inappropriate release or disclosure of victim’s identity and/or personal information, and issues that may require an
evaluation of the possibility of legal action and the affect of potential adverse administrative action by the Marine Corps or other agencies.
Develops and implements protocol to evaluate attainment of program goals and objectives, and compliance with DoD, DON, and USMC policy with
emphasis on quality analysis of command procedures and database management. Ensures timely responses to taskers from higher Headquarters. Responsible for articulating and promoting the program’s goals, strategies and achievements, as required.
Formulates, administers and monitors the budget for the program. Compares current and historical data to determine trends and anticipate future
requirements. Presents financial reports to the commander. Due to the nature of work in this position, the incumbent may serve in an “on call” duty status outside of normal work hours that includes but is not
limited to: remaining in a reasonable call back radius, carrying a cell phone or pager; included on the 24/7 Helpline duty rotation; regularly checking
email to respond to crises; remaining in a state of readiness to perform work with limitations on pursuing outside leisure activities; and/or reporting to a
designated post of duty to be ready to or perform work. Cross-training on domestic violence related issues may be required.
Local travel is required. All other related duties assigned, as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of a four year degree and three years of experience that demonstrates acquired knowledge of one or more
of the behavioral health or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field and skill to: apply specialized knowledge of laws, regulations, and
executive orders to issues relating to victim advocacy, sexual assault and other acts of interpersonal violence. Applicant is required to obtain and
maintain certification/credentialing as required by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 through the Department of Defense
Sexual Assault Advocate Certification/Credentialing Program (D-SAACP) or an agency approved by Headquarter Marine Corps. Applicant should
have the skills to apply specialized knowledge of laws, regulations, and executive orders to issues relating to victim advocacy, sexual assault and
other acts of interpersonal violence and have creditable, specialized experience with social services delivery systems, concepts, principles and
theories relating specifically to sexual assault, victim advocacy and other acts of interpersonal violence. Possess specialized experience with social
services delivery systems, concepts, principles and theories relating specifically to sexual assault, victim advocacy and other acts of interpersonal
violence. Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts and practices relating to the prevention of and response to
sexual assault or other acts of interpersonal violence; comprehensive knowledge of program requirements and procedures, help techniques for sexual
assault programs; comprehensive knowledge of various techniques of instruction in providing meaningful learning experiences and how to design
methods of evaluation to measure effectiveness. Knowledge of rules, procedures and operations to perform procedural work to include: preparing
and editing documents and locating and assembling information for reports. Skills to: operate a personal computer and associated peripheral
equipment; assess program needs to accomplish goals and objectives; evaluate program status; recommend solutions for improvements, apply tact
and diplomacy under difficult circumstances to advise and inform on complicated, sensitive and controversial issues; and skill to maintain effective
working relationships with individuals and organizations.
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College transcripts must be submitted in order to be considered for the position. Unofficial transcripts may be submitted at the time of application;
however, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire date.
How To Apply
STEP 1 – Answer REQUIRED Assessment Questions:
Prepare responses to the REQUIRED Assessment Questions. How to respond to Assessment Questions:
- List all paid or volunteer positions related to the experience asked for in the Assessment Questions
- Include position title, position dates and pay grade (as applicable) and provide detailed information regarding the experience asked for in the
Assessment Questions.
-To be considered for non-competitive appointment (e.g. transfer eligible or reinstatement eligible) you must list your current/former highest previous
permanent grade held as a regular part-time or regular full-time non-appropriated fund employee with the Marine Corps.
- Need more information on how to respond to Assessment Questions? Visit our website: http://www.mccslejeune-
newriver.com/jobs/assessment.html
NOTE: You will not be prompted by the online system to answer or upload your Assessment Question responses, therefore you must use one of the
methods outlined in step 2 to submit your responses to Assessment Questions. Failure to include Assessment Questions will result in your application
being considered incomplete, and you WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED for the position. Qualified applicants will be evaluated on the degree to which
they answer the Assessment Questions shown below:
A. Describe work or related experiences that demonstrate your knowledge of concepts and best practices related to the prevention of and
response to sexual assault.
B. Describe work or related experiences that demonstrate your knowledge of laws, regulations, and executive orders (to include DoD, DON, and
USMC policy) pertaining to victim advocacy and sexual assault.
C. Describe work or related experiences that demonstrate your skill to assess program needs to accomplish goals and objectives, evaluate
program status, and recommend solutions for improvement.
D. Describe your work or related experiences that demonstrate your ability to work collaboratively and in cooperation with senior military and
civilian officials, community partners, and colleagues.
STEP 2 - Submit application and/or upload resume online at: www.usmc-mccs.org/careers via one of the following three methods: Upload a
resume and REQUIRED responses to Assessment Questions, labeled A, B, C, etc. as the last page of your resume (Assessment Questions
are listed above).
OR
Copy and paste your resume text and REQUIRED responses to Assessment Questions, labeled A, B, C, etc. at the conclusion of your
resume (Assessment Questions are listed above).
OR
If you choose to apply without using a resume, you must include responses to the REQUIRED Assessment Questions in this job posting as
an attachment to your profile under “My Career Tools” (Assessment Questions are listed above). Please name the file “Assessment
Questions-Job Title-Job #”.
STEP 3 - College Transcripts, (REQUIRED)
A degree from an accredited college/university is required for this position. For consideration, you must upload a copy of your college
transcript(s), indicating degree conferred, as an attachment to your profile under “My Career Tools” www.usmc-mccs.org/careers.
Applications received without college transcripts will be ineligible for consideration.
College transcripts must be submitted in order to be considered for the position. College transcript should reflect degree conferred.
Unofficial transcripts may be submitted at the time of application; however, official transcripts must be submitted within 30 days of hire
date.
STEP 4 - If prior military, upload a copy of your DD214 Member 4 Copy as an attachment to your profile under “My Career Tools”www.usmcmccs.org/careers.
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STEP 5 – Before you press “Submit Application”, be sure all requested documents, including REQUIRED Assessment Questions, have been
attached or uploaded.
References: Marine Corps Community Services Lejeune-New River utilizes an online reference checking solution called Pre-Hire 360® from
SkillSurvey. As a part of our selection process, applicants will be required to provide the names and email addresses of professional
references that are able to provide information regarding work performance. Closing Statement
Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or
non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the
position. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
It is Department of Navy (DON) policy to provide a workplace free of discrimination and retaliation. The DON No Fear Act policy link is provided for
your review: https://www.donhr.navy.mil/NoFearAct.asp
As part of the employment process, Human Resources Division may obtain a Criminal Record Check and/or an Investigative Consumer Report.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI). For all positions requiring access
to firearms or ammunition, the Federal Government is prohibited from employing individuals in these positions who have ever been convicted of a
misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, or a felony crime of domestic violence adjudged on or after 27 November 2002. Selectees for such positions
must submit a completed DD Form 2760, Qualification to Possess Firearms or Ammunition, before a final job offer can be made.
Direct Deposit of total NET pay is mandatory as a condition of employment for all appointments to positions within MCCS.
This activity is a Drug-free workplace. The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated. Federal
employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive
Federal workforce.
VACANCIES MAY BE FILLED BY METHODS OTHER THAN INTERNAL COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES WHEN IT APPEARS THAT THE BEST
QUALIFIED PERSON CAN BE OBTAINED FROM OTHER SOURCES. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR NON-COMPETITIVE APPONTMENT (E.G.
TRANSFER ELIGIBILE OR REINSTATEMENT ELIGIBILE) YOU MUST LIST YOUR CURRENT/FORMER HIGHEST PREVIOUS PERMANENT
GRADE HELD AS A REGULAR PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME NON-APPROPRIATED FUND EMPLOYEE WITH THE MARINE CORPS. INDIVIDUALS
SELECTED FROM A VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT ADVERTISED FOR A FLEXIBLE POSITION MAY BE CHANGED TO PART-TIME OR FULLTIME AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION WITHOUT FURTHER COMPETITION. IF SELECTED FOR A TEMPORARY POSITION, MANAGEMENT
MAY CONVERT THE POSITION TO PERMANENT STATUS AT THEIR DISCRETION.
Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED
BY 11:59PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) ON THE CLOSING DATE LISTED IN THE JOB POSTING.
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your MCCS user account and review your
application status.
CONTACT US:
For questions related to a specific position or the application process please contact us at:
Human Resources Division
Marine Corps Community Services
(910) 451-JOBS | mccslejeune.com/jobs
Email questions to: lejeune.vacancies@usmc-mccs.org (applications nor documents will not be accepted via email)
For technical difficulties navigating through or using the Career Page send an email to mccscareers@usmc-mccs.org.
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