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• Designs and establishes marketing and public relations strategies to ensure target populations are informed of services and activities.
• Consults with on and off site community leadership officials on quality of life and related issues.
• Develops, implements and manages installation quality of life services programs, establishing goals, objectives and procedures.
• Provides general ACS services to the population to include information and referral, crisis intervention, needs assessments

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so.
• Financial Disclosure Statement OGE Form 450 is used to assist agencies and employees to avoid conflicts between duties and financial interest
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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 Army Community Services Specialist: A. Degree:. A Degree from an accredited university and full licensure in the field of Social Work, Counseling, or Marriage and Family Therapy. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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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. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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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:

GS-09 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service which includes 1) assisting clients with community or qualify of life services/activities such as family readiness, career transition, or life skills; 2) preparing briefings and/or informational materials; and 3) assisting in arranging and/or coordinating community assistance/resources for clients.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

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Education: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Behavioral Science, Education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.);

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Specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and I have at least one year of graduate education as described in B, but less than the required two years. I have computed the percentage of the requirements that I meet, and the total is at least 100% (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.). (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.);ORExperience as described the education described. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

GS- 11 Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1.) Analyzing trends through various data points and apply that knowledge to prevention plans and development of curriculum to prevent negative trends, 2.) Facilitating group discussions regarding all applicable laws, policies, and regulations regarding child abuse and domestic violence and the prevention of child abuse and domestic violence, and 3,) Experience conducting non-clinical psycho educational programs to both small and large groups.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Psychology, Psychiatry, Sociology, Counseling or Social Work. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

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.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

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Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.?