Prevention Specialist

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for for the Department of Defense Prevention Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. Applicants will be referred periodically throughout the announcement period. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 02/20/2024 to 08/20/2024 Salary $86,962 - $128,956 per year Pay scale & grade GS 12 Help Locations Many vacancies in the following locations: Fort McNair, DC Fort Knox, KY Fort Meade, MD Carlisle Barracks, PA Show more locations (2) Austin, TX Fort Belvoir, VA Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-You may be eligible for Telework based on location and command approval. Travel Required Occasional travel - This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time. Relocation expenses reimbursed Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy. Appointment type Permanent - I-PAG Position Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 0101 Social Science Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Announcement number DAFN86597HPS Control number Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Help Duties Serve as the Prevention Specialist (Prevention Deputy) (PREV WF) to the Prevention Lead for the Integrated Prevention Advisory Group (I-PAG). Advise the Senior Commander's staff or Commanding General's staff on primary prevention activities at the community level. Organizationally, this position is aligned to a Division or Division equivalent command structure. Coordinate comprehensive primary prevention activities addressing various harmful behaviors. Support I-PAG Prevention Lead in advising senior leaders on primary prevention activities and the public health approach to preventing harmful behaviors. Coordinate, plan, organize, implement, analyze, and integrate primary prevention efforts through coalitions and partnerships. Identify and integrate data, research, and evaluation findings from various sources. Use data to conduct community needs assessments, select integrated primary prevention activities, and evaluate activities. Coordinate with personnel across prevention disciplines to ensure consistent messaging and unified efforts within the organization. Develop a Comprehensive Integrated Primary Prevention Plan that includes population-based and/or targeted primary prevention activities that span across the socio-ecological model to address potential risk factors and bolster protective factors. Support ongoing prevention policy development and refinement at the local level that clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of the prevention workforce and leadership. Align policies to facilitate collaboration and integration across stakeholders to improve holistic well-being and prevent inter-related problem behaviors, such as harassment, discrimination, alcohol misuse, self-harm, relationship violence, etc. Provide oversight and quality control for other I-PAG staff work products and deliverables. Educate leaders on integrated primary prevention and enhance overall leader knowledge of integrated primary prevention and ensure delivery of ongoing primary prevention training and education. Design process and outcome evaluation plans before implementation of primary prevention activities and conduct data analysis to determine effectiveness of primary prevention activities. Collaborate with prevention partners to assist with development of the prevention system (i.e., human resources, collaborative relationships, and infrastructure) and execution of each step of the prevention process. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by completed background investigation. Certain locations may require incumbent to obtain and maintain a Secret or higher security clearance or access. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time. Certain locations may require TDY or business travel of 25% or more Incumbents of this position must complete DoD SPARX Knowledge Parts 1 and 2 within 6 months of employment. Must obtain and maintain Level 5 DoD Credentialing Program for Prevention Personnel (D-CPPP). 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 in this document. Basic Requirement for Prevention Specialist (Prevention Deputy) (PREV WF): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in the behavioral or social sciences, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as prevention science or public health. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: A 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 C. Experience: 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 developing comprehensive prevention plans for the prevention of harmful behaviors; advising and educating leaders on primary prevention activities; integrating comprehensive primary prevention efforts through internal and external coalitions and partnerships; developing valid and reliable data collection methods to assess prevention efforts; and building the prevention capacity of the community through outreach and education. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Medical Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary will be set in accordance with the selected duty station's geographical location which includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement Incentives may be offered for Permanent Change of Station (PCS) as authorized by the command. 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. Relocation/Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. Read more Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. 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