PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)

Duties

• Align prevention activities with organizational goals and objectives.
• Develop and lead comprehensive, innovative primary prevention plans and strategies, integrating activities across the socio-ecological model to address complex public health issues within the military context.
• Provide guidance to personnel regarding the socio-ecological model addressing the interplay between individual, interpersonal/relationship, community, and societal factors in the prevention of harmful behaviors.
• Conduct community needs assessments to identify local risk and protective factors specific to the military community and culture.
• Analyze and interpret data including Command Climate Assessment results, to improve prevention activities.
• Administer research projects to collect data regarding harmful behaviors, attitudes, climate, and other contributing factors to provide actionable recommendations for prevention initiatives.
• Lead collaborative efforts with both internal and external prevention partners, establishing and fostering strategic partnerships to advance shared prevention goals.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• W/in 6 months of employment, complete DOD SPARX Knowledge Parts 1 and 2, training specific to prevention activities being delivered.
• Complete all requirements to obtain certification for the DOD Credentialing Program for Prevention Personnel (D-CPPP).
• Per DoDI 6400.11, this position must acquire and maintain a level 4 of the DoD credentialing program for prevention personnel (C-CPPP) in compliance with OSD guidance.
• This is a condition for employment. Prevention specialists support the I-PAG workforce in acquiring and maintaining the appropriate level D-CPPP credential to standard.
• This position is designated Tier 3, Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk and requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance Level as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Basic Requirement for Prevention Specialist (PREV WF) must be met first:

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
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.
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.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1). Use the socio-ecological model to create comprehensive plans that address and resolve multifaceted public health issues; 2). Align prevention efforts with the organization's missions to reduce harmful behaviors within the military community; and 3). Conduct community needs assessments to identify local risk and protective factors specific to the military community and culture.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12 or above).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• The use of illegal drugs by Federal employees, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service. The legalization and/or decriminalization of marijuana by some states has no impact on Federal law. The use and/or possession of marijuana remains illegal for Federal employees.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet.
• This is a Medical Career Program position aligned under the Installations Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Advance-in-Hire may be authorized.
• Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized.