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PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (TITLE 5)

Department of the Army

Posted today
Secret
Unspecified
Unspecified
Springfield, IL (On-Site/Office)

Duties

As a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (TITLE 5), GS-0101-11, you will implementer of the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program.

Major Duties - This is NOT an all-inclusive list:
  • Serves as the point of contact for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities; provides program coordination and serves as the subject matter expert for the Wing/Region IPP program.
  • Serves as the Primary Prevention Integrator (PPI) managing all aspects of a complex integrated primary prevention program (P3) for the Wing/Region.
  • Serves as the Wing/Region point of contact for the suicide prevention program, workplace and domestic violence programs in a non-clinical primary prevention, here after referred to as prevention, role in coordination with applicable offices and community agencies.
  • Delivers initial prevention activities, averting harm or abuse before it occurs.
  • Identifies risk and protective factors that lead to or protect against unhealthy or unsafe behaviors.
  • Promotes actions to mitigate environmental factors.
  • Examines and interprets population data from the Wing/Region.
  • Interprets S/T/DC policies and guidance to develop Wing/Region specific policy, plans, objectives and guidance for the operation of local P3.
  • Provides professional advisory services and training to Wing/Region Service Members and community agencies concerning available or ongoing violence-related prevention efforts.
  • Utilizes effective presentation and facilitation skills, provides accurate and appropriate technical assistance tailored to specific audiences, and communicates the complexities of prevention issues to stakeholders and the public.
  • Develops coordinated plans for reducing risk factors and promoting protective factors for increased resiliency within the community.
  • Conducts assessments on strengths, weaknesses, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) analyses that form the basis for action, implementation, and program plan development activities.
  • Conducts assessments on strengths, weaknesses, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) analyses that form the basis for action, implementation, and program plan development activities.
Requirements

Conditions of employment


  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • Subject to provisions of DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
  • IAW The Fair Chance Act, Agency employees may not request criminal history information at the point of initial application, upon receipt of an application, or prior to, during or after a job interview. If an Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration of Employment is submitted prior to the point of a conditional offer, questions related to background information section may not be asked.
  • Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
  • This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Qualifications

AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: The areas of consideration for this position, Title 5 Excepted Service, will be in the following manner and sequence:
  • The FIRST area of consideration for this position will be candidates who match through the Priority Placement Program (PPP).
  • The SECOND area of consideration will be Veterans' Preference (VP) eligible.
  • The THIRD area of consideration will be all excepted permanent and indefinite temporary technicians within the ILNG.
  • The FOURTH area of consideration will be all current Federal Employees.
  • The FIFTH area of consideration will be all Federal re-employment eligible.
  • The SIXTH area of consideration will be U.S. Citizens.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS : MUST possess one of the following: a. Degree in behavioral or social science or related discipline appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences; b. Combination of education and experience that has provided knowledge of the 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; c. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates that you have acquired knowledge or one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-9 Level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : GS-11 Level MUST possess at least 1-year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of GS-9; 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 function.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Education

You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for this position: A degree in behavioral or social science or related discipline appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.
Or
A combination of education and experience that has provided knowledge of the 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
At least four years of appropriate experience that demonstrates that you have acquired knowledge or one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

You must provide OFFICIAL transcripts to support your Educational claims.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

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