PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)

PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

This National Guard position is a GS-0101-09/11 PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) - TITLE 5, Position Description Number PDT0061P01.

This is a Permanent Title 5 Excepted Service non-bargaining position.

Resumes, Supporting Documentation, and Location applying for should be submitted to MTNGHRStaffing@army.mil NO LATER THAN 12 June 2023

LOCATION: Missoula,MT, Kalispell, MT, Helena, MT or Butte, MT

Duties

• Serves as the point of contact for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities; provide program coordination and serve as an advisor for the Wing/Region/JFHQ-STATE IPP program.
• Serves as a Primary Prevention Integrator (PPI) managing all aspects of a complex integrated primary prevention program (P3) for the Wing/Region/JFHQ-STATE.
• Identifies risk and protective factors that lead to or protect against unhealthy or unsafe behaviors.
• Promotes actions to mitigate environmental factors.
• Provides professional advisory services and training to Wing/Region/JFHQ-STATE Service Members and community agencies concerning available or ongoing violence-related prevention efforts.
• Develops coordinated plans for reducing risk factors and promoting protective factors for increased resiliency within the community.
• Establishes networking, advocacy, and collaboration processes through which to promote IPP to the community.
• Attends relevant community committee meetings to provide input and obtain information related to prevention issues.
• Advises Wing/Region commanders in communicating prevention plans and programs to subordinate units.
• Serves as consultant and advisor on prevention communications, programming, planning, and processes.
• Employs health education and communication skills associated with prevention activities to foster healthy social and cultural norms.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of prevention communications campaigns.
• Recruits, trains, and facilitates military volunteers for prevention activity implementation.
• Conducts trainings around prevention activities, processes, and planning.
• Oversees military volunteers who are supporting the implementation of the program to ensure fidelity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• This 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.
• Required to obtain and maintain receive the DoD mandated Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Credentialing Program (D-SAACP) certification and maintain certification through meeting annual continuing education training requirements.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.

QUALIFICATIONS

GS-09 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of experience, education or training equivalent to the GS-08 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which provided specialized 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. The specialized experience must also include 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 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of experience, education or training equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which provided specialized 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. The specialized experience must also include 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.

This position will be filled at the GS-09 trainee grade or the target grade of GS-11. An applicant who is selected at the trainee grade will have potential for promotion to the target grade of GS-11 without further competition. Promotion to full operating/journeyman level will be made after qualifications and eligibility requirements have been met and the incumbent is performing at the higher level in a satisfactory manner.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.

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.

To receive credit for education, you must provide OFFICIAL transcripts for validation.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Official transcripts to validate education requirement

If applicable:

• If currently employed by the federal government, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action
• If currently or formerly a member of the Montana Air or Army National Guard, include a copy of your DD 214, NGB 22, Statement of Service, current Leave and Earnings Statement, Commander Memorandum and/or other documentation related to service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), current service status and/or dates of impending separation.)

Resumes, Supporting Documentation, and Location applying for should be submitted to MTNGHRStaffing@army.mil NO LATER THAN 12 June 2023

BENEFITS

• 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. Learn more about federal benefits.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,118.00 - $89,835.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person