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DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force

Posted 3 days ago

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Beale AFB, CA
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description

Duties

  • Coordinates the Installation Military and Civilian Drug Testing Programs. Under the direct supervision of the installation commander/director or designee, is responsible for all aspects of the installation Drug Demand Reduction Programs to include budget, military and civilian collection programs, and drug abuse prevention, education, and outreach
  • Provides administrative oversight to the DAF Drug Demand Reduction Program. Responsible for oversight of Drug Testing Program Administrative Managers (DTPAMs) working at the installation DDR collection site. Represents the Drug Demand Reduction Program with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
  • Performs DAF Drug Demand Reduction Program Training. Serves as the subject matter expert in both civilian and military DDR for installation programs.
  • Performs evidence-based outreach and prevention education activities. Conducts training to increase knowledge of the DAF Drug Demand Reduction Program and the effects of illicit drug and substance abuse.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.
Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • A security clearance may be required
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
  • Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
  • Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
  • A sound background in outreach and prevention of illegal substance abuse and prescription misuse is highly desired.
  • Knowledge of urine collection and member/sample management software programs and web-based platforms is highly desirable.
  • May be required to travel by military/commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
  • A BA/BS degree (or equivalent years of work experience) in the field of management, education fields, counseling, social work, or equivalent is highly desired.
  • Must have no pending civilian criminal action or pending administrative action (Separation, Letter of Reprimand/Counseling/Admonishment for dishonesty, fraud or other integrity offenses) IAW with operational regulations.
  • The individual will be asked to certify, and will sign a statement certifying, no record of conviction for any offense or history of past misconduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or drug abuse (including use, possession or distribution).
  • Individual must not have a medical or mental health condition that precludes the individual from responsibly performing assigned duties.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes (1) working with the Drug Demand Reduction Program goals, principles, methods, and techniques for implementation and continued support of the Drug Demand Reduction Program to include knowledge of the possible effects of illicit and prescription drug use/abuse on mission accomplishment and community life. (2) Applying accepted training theories, methods, and techniques concerning group dynamics and techniques for facilitating groups, teaching classes, and making presentations. (3) Able to execute the budget process, including developing, maintaining, and executing a budget.

OR
EDUCATION:
Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
Less than the full amount of specialized experience described in the job opportunity announcement; however and have at least one year of progressively higher-level graduate education, but have not obtained a master's or equivalent graduate degree. Therefore, have a combination of experience and education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
  • Knowledge of Drug Demand Reduction Program goals, principles, methods, and techniques for implementation and continued support of the Drug Demand Reduction Program to include knowledge of the possible effects of illicit and prescription drug use/abuse on mission accomplishment and community life.
  • Knowledge of accepted training theories, methods, and techniques concerning group dynamics and of techniques for facilitating groups, teaching classes, and making presentations.
  • Knowledge of the budget process, including developing, maintaining, and executing a budget.
  • Skill in using DoD Drug Demand Reduction databases and office automation programs (Word, Excel, TEAMS, Outlook) to produce data from various sources to define problem areas and focus corrective action.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, to manage the Drug Demand Reduction Program and provide educational materials.
  • Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct work and programs in situations where numerous diverse demands are involved.

  • PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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

    OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
    • This position may occasionally access local community venues for outreach activities (i.e., Red Ribbon Week), which in some cases involves working with children on base and in the community. In accordance with Public Law 101-647 Section 231, and Public Law 102-190, Section 1094, an FBI fingerprint and State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) Check will be completed on any person selected for this position.
    • Possess an AFMEDCOM-approved civilian collection trainer certification or the ability to meet certification requirements (per DAF and Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, guidance, and instruction). Once employee achieves 12 months of sample collection experience, they must become a certified trainer, for military and civilian programs, within 3 months by successfully completing an AFMEDCOM-approved "train the trainer" course.
    • Individuals are ineligible to serve as DDRPMs if they have a record of conviction by court-martial or civilian criminal court. Additionally, the individuals are ineligible if they have received non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, or a Letter of Reprimand or similar administrative action (Letter of Admonishment, Letter of Counseling) for misconduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or drug abuse (including use, possession or distribution).
    Education

    IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click to check accreditation.

    FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

    Additional information

    Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

    Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more information.

    120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

    Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

    Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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