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Resilience And Risk Reduction Coordinator


Job Location:

Lincoln, NE - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 74678 - 74678
Posted: 6 October 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 3 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a RESILIENCE AND RISK REDUCTION COORDINATOR Position Description Number T5010P01 and is part of the NE G1 National Guard.


Duties

As a RESILIENCE AND RISK REDUCTION COORDINATOR GSduties include:

1. Performs duties as the Resilience and Risk Reduction Program Coordinator which require the incumbent to analyze trends by utilizing qualitative and quantitative measures to ensure the effective implementation of the Program. Utilizes scholastic research that encompass principles theories and findings in industrial/organizational psychology psychometrics experimental design/evaluation methodology education and training technology and cognitive psychology in order to modify revise improve or create ARNG programs. Monitors strategies and objectives to ensure they are effective complete comprehensive and compatible toward achieving identified goals. Recommends develops coordinates and disseminates policies and ARNG guidelines for administration and management of these programs to include doctrinal development. Provides senior leadership with statistical reports. Reviews national and international resilience risk reduction and suicide prevention initiatives and considers applicability for ARNG. Maintains ARNG wide suicide surveillance to establish any emergent high-risk trends and/or provide early warning when possible factors might lead to increased suicides. Participates with military and other government agencies in the definition of research requirements the planning for research utilization establishment of objectives and policies pertaining to risk reduction and suicide prevention. Prepares and delivers oral presentations to include briefings speeches and training sessions to civilian and military audiences in areas of technical expertise. Provides direct guidance and support to ARNG personnel in support of the mission. Conducts and/or participates in inspections staff assistance visits special advisory teams; provides papers and presents briefings.

2. Serves as the staff consultant on all aspects of the Resilience Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program and training and is a focal point for analysis on a full spectrum of issues affecting Soldier accession and recruitment. Plans and develops approaches methodologies policies and procedures for attacking major problems frequently characterized by a lack of precedent studies to expand knowledge in the area. Assesses feasibility of new institutional training and performs research in support of findings from assessment visits. Develops partnerships with state local and community agencies to support the R3/SPP. Participates in the Commanders Ready and Resilient Council (CR2C).

3. Serves as the Resilience and Risk Reduction Program Coordinator with the responsibility for the overall planning developing coordinating implementing standardization and promoting of a comprehensive and effective program aimed at the reduction of Soldier and civilian high-risk behaviors (e.g. drug and alcohol suicide etc.). Recommends policy procedures and methodologies to commanders to assist them in reducing both the probability and severity of high-risk behaviors. Provides program guidance to technical specialists involved in readiness resiliency and retention throughout the ARNG as well as high-risk operational activities in order to reduce high-risk behaviors. Identifies new resilience prevention and intervention behavioral risk management programs needed to foster coping skills and reduce high-risk behaviors. Analyzes reports and statistical data and coordinates with subject matter experts for pertinent information on behavioral and environmental factors; the assessment or prediction of their interaction under varying conditions; and the effectiveness of current or proposed risk reduction measures/programs. Establishes program accountability and program effectiveness measures to ensure continuity and quality of program services through staff assistance visits process reviews studies surveys and inspections.

4. Participates with military and other government agencies in the definition of research requirements the planning for research utilization and the establishment of objectives and policies pertaining to resilience and risk reduction. Plans and coordinates efforts of committees tasked with R3/SPP oversight. Delivers oral presentations to include briefings speeches and training sessions in areas of technical expertise.

Performs other duties as assigned.


Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Obtain/maintain the level of security clearance/background check required
  • Direct Deposit is mandatory
Qualifications

This position is open to applicants Area 3 applicants ONLY.

AREA 1: Currently employed T32/T5 full-time permanent indefinite and term personnel of the Nebraska Air or Army National Guard
AREA 2: All current Career Conditional/Career Status Federal Employees and Reinstatement Eligibles
AREA 3: Open to Public (Nationwide) - United States Citizens
AREA 4: Exception Area:

Security Clearance/Background Check requirements:
In order to comply with US DOD requirements and ensure the safety and security of the missions programs property and personnel of the Nebraska Military Department employees must obtain the appropriate background investigation and maintain the level of security clearance assigned to their respective work.

Failure to obtain within one year of appointment and maintain the designated type of security clearance/background check required for the respective work may result in a job offer being rescinded separations of employment or other actions as may be deemed in the best interest of the agency.

Prior to appointment individuals must meet the security clearance requirements for the position or submit the required documents of the Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager for processing the appropriate investigation. Required forms: SF86 PSIP Initiation Form Fingerprints OF306 and Application/Resume.

Nebraska National Guard Personnel Security Manager - Please send all inquires to

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Experience in overall management guidance development implementation and maintenance of Social Programs.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS-11: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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. Must have 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.

Education

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. If you are using Education to qualify for this position

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.

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 ( with military incentive bonuses may be subject to recoupment.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.


Required Experience:

IC