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Prevention Specialist (PREV WF)

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Forces Command
1ST INFANTRY DIV SENIOR CDR AUG, G-3 OPS/PLANS/FI/TRAINING OPERATIONS
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Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Department of Defense Prevention Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serve as a Prevention Specialist (PREV WF) responsible for executing each step of the Prevention process including understanding the problem, developing a comprehensive approach, ensuring quality implementation and continuous evaluation.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
06/28/2024 to 07/08/2024
Salary
$86,962 to - $113,047 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Riley, KS
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
SDSC241241628490HP
Control number
797265600

Duties

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  • This position plays a critical role in integrated primary prevention.
  • Coordinate with the Prevention Lead and Deputy to establish primary prevention goals, objectives, and comprehensive approaches.
  • Develop and lead comprehensive, innovative primary prevention plans and strategies, integrating activities across the socio-ecological model to address complex public health issues within the military context.
  • Incumbent Is a subject matter expert on data analytics, data products, and the review of research literature at the local level.
  • Offer analytical assistance for the work products and deliverables of other Integrated Prevention Advisory group (I-PAG) staff.
  • Develop, administer and evaluate integrated primary prevention activities, ensuring they are research-informed and adhere to relevant policies and regulations.
  • Engage with both internal and external prevention partners, which encompass prevention experts, mission-driven organizations, representatives from other Army commands, sister services on joint bases, and civilian counterparts.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
  • Incumbent must complete DoD SPARX Knowledge Part 1 and 2 within 6 months of employment.
  • Per DoDI 6400.11, incumbent must acquire and maintain a Level 4 of the DoD Credentialing Program for Prevention Personnel (C-CPPP) in compliance with OSD guidance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In 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 Prevention Specialist (PREV WF)

A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as prevention science or public health. (NOTE: You must submit 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 submit 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:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) developing comprehensive prevention plans for the prevention of harmful behaviors; and 2) advising and educating leaders on primary prevention activities; and 3) developing valid and reliable data collection methods to assess prevention efforts. 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

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 includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
  • Relocation, Recruitment, Advance In-Hire, Advance Leave Accrual, Student Loan Repayment Incentives may be authorized for this position.

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.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

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

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website

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