Title 5 Primary Prevention Specialist (Prev Wf) (Mi J9)

***THIS IS A TITLE 5 EXCEPTED NATIONAL GUARD POSITION***

This position is located at the ANG Wing with/or without geographically separated units (GSU)/ ARNG Region located in a State that is divided into multiple regions (within the State) not servicing one specific BDE. This position serves as the implementer of the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program. Due to the specialty nature of these roles this position reports to the Joint Force Headquarter Primary Prevention Officer. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Primary Prevention Specialist in a developmental capacity performing assignments designed to further develop applicable analytical and evaluative skills and techniques. This is a developmental position leading to the full performance position description T0028000. All training must be completed and regulatory requirements met prior to non-competitive promotion.

GS 9
Performs developmental assignments of moderately difficult and complex nature consisting of well-precedented tasks designed to orient the employee in the application of harm and abuse prevention programs and activities. Assignments are combined with training to develop analytical skills and techniques used to resolve issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.

Performs recurring assignments. Independently performs work assignments which gradually increase in difficulty and complexity.

Carries out special projects and participates in special initiatives and studies. Performs special assignments in support of the organization; e.g. researching policy and comparing to new or modified guidelines to assess impact; analyzing and providing substantive evaluation of data affecting program operations; developing reports and briefings outlining study findings and recommendations; preparing and coordinating reference papers and documentation to support project initiatives; presenting reports to a variety of audiences; and performing analysis and providing recommendations to resolve issues.

Prepares written correspondence and other documentation. Drafts or prepares a variety of documents to include newsletter items responses to routine inquiries reports letters and other related documents.

GS11

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.

Supports inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the Wing/regional leadership advisory committees boards and working groups. Represents their populations integrated prevention efforts as a member of leadership advisory committees boards and working groups.

Serves as the Wing/Region liaison for local military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange coordinate collaborative prevention efforts and establish resource links and community partnerships. Incorporates comprehensive strategies to enhance community strengths address broad-based community needs suggest community problem solving methods and forge community connections.

Responsible for developing and overseeing healthy climate resiliency risk reduction activities trainings and communication campaigns within the Wing/Region. Advises Wing/Region commanders in communicating prevention plans and programs to subordinate units.

Recruits trains and facilitates military volunteers for prevention activity implementation. Provides technical oversight to service members (DSG/M-Day) within the Wing/Region who are assigned to perform integrated prevention activities at the Unit level.

The above duty description doesnt contain all details of the official position description.

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Must have a valid civilian drivers license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• 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.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so and an appropriate valid drivers license is mandatory.
• 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.

Qualifications are based on breadth/level of addition to describing duties performed applicants must provide the dates of each period of employment (from MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY) and the number of hours worked per week. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume.
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GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

Work involves supervising or performing work required to manage or direct one or more programs including appropriate supporting social science service organizations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
GS9

24 months 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. Experience utilizing the organization its mission and the organizational staff procedures. Experience interacting with a variety of groups and/or individuals; and the ability to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification consideration and resolution of issues or problems of a social science procedural or factual nature.

GS 11

36 months 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.

DOD PRIORITY PLACEMENT PROGRAM
Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program categories below are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents section)

1. Priority Placement Program DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
2. Priority Placement Program DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
3. Priority Placement Program DoD Retained Grade