Prevention Specialist

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. GS-09 The primary purpose of this position is to serve in a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Prevention Specialist (Prev WF), GS-0101-11. GS-11 The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the implementer of the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/22/2024 to 05/03/2024 Salary $59,966 - $94,317 per year Pay scale & grade GS 9 - 11 Help Location Knoxville, TN Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential 11 Job family (Series) 0101 Social Science Supervisory status No Security clearance Secret Drug test No Announcement number 41-AFPC-07-ATS Control number Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee. Federal employees - Competitive service Current or former competitive service federal employees. Federal employees - Excepted service Current excepted service federal employees. Land & base management Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency. Military spouses Veterans Clarification from the agency Eligible NAF employees are considered under Hiring Path - "Federal employees-Excepted service" Help Duties GS-09/11 Serve 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 (WG) IPP program Supports inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the WG and NGB leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups Serves as the WG liaison for local military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish resource links and community partnerships Responsible for developing and overseeing healthy climate, resiliency, risk reduction activities, trainings, and communication campaigns within WG Recruits, trains, and facilitates military volunteers for prevention activity implementation Help Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance 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: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments All federal employees are required to have direct deposit 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, Professional and Scientific Positions, 0101 Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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: (GS-09) 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) Knowledge of Primary Prevention efforts and social-ecological systems theory. 2) Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in program planning. 3) Skill in applying professional community organization abilities related to the formulation of needs assessments, development of prevention programs, and the marketing of programs. 4) Excellent skills in oral and wrriten communication to include report writing and maintaining proper records to document services provided. 5) Knowledge of and skill in planning, conducting and evaluating Primary Prevention training programs. 6) Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and precedents that are used for developing action plans to implement approved prevention strategies. 7) Ability to plan and adequately support the needs of National Guard members by determining what the future needs of the Service Member are through the interpredation and analysis of studies, and trends. 8) Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the Prevention Programs efforts in order to integrate effective prevention measures. 9) Knowledge of and skill in applying the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans to resolve problems. 10) Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree with study disciplines in behavioral or social sciences which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. (GS-11) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Knowledge of Primary Prevention efforts and social-ecological systems theory. 2) Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in program planning. 3) Skill in applying professional community organization abilities related to the formulation of needs assessments, development of prevention programs, and the marketing of programs. 4) Excellent skills in oral and wrriten communication to include report writing and maintaining proper records to document services provided. 5) Knowledge of and skill in planning, conducting and evaluating Primary Prevention training programs. 6) Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and precedents that are used for developing action plans to implement approved prevention strategies. 7) Ability to plan and adequately support the needs of National Guard members by determining what the future needs of the Service Member are through the interpredation and analysis of studies, and trends. 8) Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the Prevention Programs efforts in order to integrate effective prevention measures. 9) Knowledge of and skill in applying the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans to resolve problems. 10) Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a major directly related to the position of Violence Prevention Integrator. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 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 Primary Prevention efforts and social-ecological systems theory. Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the Prevention Programs efforts in order to integrate efective prevention measures. Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in program planning . click apply for full job details