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Position Title
PRINCIPAL SARC
Agency
Army National Guard Units
Announcement Number
Nv-12659154-AR-24-191 Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, January 2, 2025 to Thursday, January 1, 2026
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. All on-board federal employees/technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 and Title 5, Permanent and Excepted Indefinite).  Are you a current on-board federal employee or technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2,or 3).
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3. All on-board National Guard Title 32 Excepted Technicians within the state for which you are applying (Title 32 Permanent and Excepted Indefinite).  Are you a current on-board National Guard Title 32 Excepted Technician within the state for which this position is being advertised?

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF 50) reflecting your Tenure in Block 24 (1, 2, or 3).
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4. Current Army M-Day and current Air DSG members within the state for which you are applying.  Are you a current Army M-Day or current Air DSG member within the state for which this position is being advertised? (limit characters)
5. US Citizens.  Are you a US Citizen? (limit characters)
6. Are you a current National Guard member within the state for which this position is being advertised? (limit characters)
7. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians: I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
 
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8. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible: I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions at my retained grade, within my local commuting area.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted or declined a job offer for permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
 
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9. Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement: I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.

NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the "Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.

NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
 
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Assessment 1
Your responses to this questionnaire, in conjunction with the other portions of your completed application, will be evaluated in determining your eligibility to be considered for the position. Choose the response that best represents your education, experience, and training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification. Please note that your answers will be verified against the information you provided in your resume, transcripts, or application and information provided by your references. (limit characters)
1. Do you possess one or more of the following listed below? (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
2. Do you possess 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level as a GS-12; 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; 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? (limit characters)
3. Do you possess experience in managing the function of the work to be performed; experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel? (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
4. Do you possess the ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate staff along with formulate and conduct SAPR program assessments and evaluations, identify issues, conduct research, analyze, interpret, and apply laws, regulations, and polices to summarize results and make appropriate recommendations to senior leadership? (limit characters)
5. Do you possess the ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources? (limit characters)
6. Do you possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, applying conscientious attention to detail, tact, and diplomacy during interactions with internal, external, and high-level officials during difficult and sensitive circumstances with skilled communication, including developing rapport and actively listening to establish and maintain effective working relationships with organizations and individuals to enhance victim support and assistance? (limit characters)
7. Do you possess the ability of comprehensive and professional knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles, concepts, practices, and social service delivery related to victim advocacy and SAPR program management, budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning pertaining to sexual assault prevention and response? (limit characters)
8. Do you possess knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, procedures along with Public Law, regulations, executive orders, etc. to include the DoD organizational structure, management policies, methods, and practices to improve SAPR accessibility and relevance to the command mission relating to sexual assault/sexual harassment victim advocacy and related self-directed or interpersonal violence? (limit characters)
9. Do you possess the skills of delivering trauma-informed practices to provide tailored emotional support, ensuring victims feel respected, heard, and understood; Develops SAPR service networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals with extensive knowledge of military and community resources within the direct geographical region to offer each victim tailored and comprehensive referrals? (limit characters)
As previously explained, your ratings in this Occupational Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and documents you submit. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for not selecting you or for dismissing you from the position/agency during the probationary period, or other disciplinary action, including termination. Please take this opportunity to review your ratings to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this warning; have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. (limit characters)
10. Failure to agree or respond to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for the position. Select the most appropriate response below.
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