THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PRINCIPAL SARC (T5), Position Description Number T5898000 and is part of the AL 117TH Air Refueling Wing, National Guard. ORGANIZATION: JFHQ, MONTGOMERY, AL SELECTING OFFICIAL: MG D. PRITCHETT THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO ALNG T5 EMPLOYEES ONLY
1. Program Administration 75% 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.
Manage and oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of all SAPR activities at the state level; adapt SAPR activities according to state risk and protective factors; and set strategic goals to align to organizational level policy and SAPR mission. Formulate state SAPR program objectives and priorities and implement plans consistent with the long-term interest of the state.
Provide expert advice on trauma-informed practices; cultural competence; and ethical considerations and guidance to address complex cases, ethical dilemmas, and challenging situations. Manage, assign and oversee a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week response capability for victims of sexual assault within their area of responsibility (AOR) in accordance with DoD and Service level policy.
Create and update the installation SAPR Standard Operating Procedures, ensuring compliance with DoD and Service policy, along with local, sate and federal law.
Serve as the state co-chair of the monthly sexual assault Case Management Group (CMG) meetings, state quarterly sexual assault CMGs, and oversee the state 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 direct effective SAPR system coordination and ensure appropriate accountability. This responsibility is not delegable.
Serve as the single point of contact for state level command notification regarding sexual assault reports within their AOR. Oversee the quality of information in the Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database (DSAID) to ensure sexual assault report data is handled in accordance with established guidelines, standards, and DoD and Service level policy; identify and implement process improvement as needed; and ensure data integrity, validity, and timeliness are met.
Collaborate and maintain liaison with key internal and external military and civilian stakeholders to include Equal Opportunity, Victim Witness Assistance Program, Integrated Primary Prevention Workforce, health care providers, behavioral health care, medical care, Special Victims' Counsel, Chaplains, law enforcement, legal professionals (to include Judge Advocates and SVCs) and community partners to improve SAPR response; implement the No Wrong Door policy; build strategic relationships; confirm warm handoffs; and identify challenges or solutions with the goal of ensuring victims are not denied or inappropriately delayed in getting care or advocacy.
2. Supervisory Duties 25% Supervise all National Guard SARCs and SAPR VAs within the state. This includes making a full range of independent personnel decisions, assigning tasks, setting performance expectations, and evaluating/rating personnel performance. SARCs serve as team leads for SAPR VA teams. Task SARCs and SAPR VAs with SAPR duties, provide technical expertise and oversight, and collaborate with rating official on performance feedback.
Define program objectives, administratively and technically direct the work of SARCs and SAPR VAs and offer guidance regarding performance. Address potential disciplinary and/or performance issues in a timely manner and take appropriate corrective action(s) as necessary.
Manage staff training requirements by establishing individual development plans and providing, arranging, or overseeing necessary on-the-job or formal training, including initial and refresher training, that covers topics such as trauma response, legal updates, and cultural competency to meet the requirements for DoD Sexual Assault Advocate Certification Program (D-SAACP) certification and comply with security, privacy, and confidentiality directives.
Oversee the training and certification status of SAPR personnel within their AOR and collaborate with human resources offices to ensure certification levels are attained within the specified timeframe. Implement a transparent and fair performance evaluation process for SAPR personnel within their AOR to evaluate, authorize awards, counsel on performance or behavior, initiate corrective actions as needed, and elevate for approval by higher level officials as required.
Hear and resolve complaints from personnel, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor, manager, or program within their AOR. Effect minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Ensure that staff are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded in consultation with unit Commander and Supervisory SAPR Program Specialist.
Performs other duties as assigned. PLEASE CONTACT HRO FOR COMPLETE POSITION DESCRIPTION.
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.
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. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
david.k.pritchett.mil@army.mil · (307) 772-5447
This position is with Air National Guard Units, Department of the Air Force.
The posted pay range is $106437 – $138370/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-10-20.
This position is open under the 'Fed Excepted' hiring path.
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