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DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Department of the Air Force
Air Education and Training Command
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate the installation level Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) preventing illicit drug use by active duty members, DoD civilian employees, DoD family members, and other personnel supported by host-tenant agreements through drug testing and outreach/education programs.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/07/2026 to 01/13/2026
Salary
$61,722 to - $80,243 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Keesler AFB, MS
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
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
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
8V-AFPC-12860922-069744-NMB
Control number
853692500

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Clarification from the agency

Limited area of consideration to Organization-Wide 81st Training Wing Squadron (81 TRW SQ) AF Internal or AF DCIPS Candidates only. Applicants must be a current 81 TRW SQ employee to be eligible.

Duties

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  • Coordinates the Installation Military and Civilian Drug Testing Programs. Responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the DDRP to include budget, military/civilian drug urinalysis testing programs, and drug prevention programs.
  • Performs drug testing collector training for collectors. Conducts collector training for installation personnel within the MAJCOM (when assigned), using the Department of Health and Human Services Guidelines: Urine Specimen Collection Handbook for Federal Agency Workplace Drug Testing Programs, and appropriate AF instructions applicable to military and civilian drug testing.
  • Provides administrative oversight to the Drug Demand Reduction Program. Represents DDRP with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
  • Performs evidence-based outreach and prevention education activities. Conducts installation training to increase knowledge about the Air Force DDRP and the effects of illicit drugs.
  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • 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: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Must be able and willing to submit to a background investigation to verify suitability for employment
  • May be required to travel by military/commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments
  • Position may be identified as having “regular contact with children,” requiring a criminal history background check to be completed on any person selected for the position IAW DOD guidance
  • The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license will be required for the position
  • Additionally, due to the driving requirement, this position will be designated as a drug testing position IAW AFMAN 44-198, Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program, date 24 January 2019
  • This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
  • Limited area of consideration to Organization-Wide 81st Training Wing Squadron (81 TRW SQ) AF Internal or AF DCIPS Candidates only. Applicants must be a current 81 TRW SQ employee to be eligible
  • See additional Conditions of Employment in Qualifications section

Qualifications

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Selective Placement Factors:

  • (a) Individuals are ineligible to serve as DDRPMs if they have a record of conviction by courts-martial or civilian criminal court. Additionally, the individuals are ineligible if they have received non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, or a Letter of Reprimand or similar administrative action (Letter of Admonishment, Letter of Counseling) for misconduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or drug abuse (including use, possession or distribution). The individual will be asked to certify, and will sign a statement certifying this to be true.
  • (b) Must have no pending civilian criminal action or pending administrative action (Separation, Letter of Reprimand/Counseling/Admonishment for dishonesty, fraud or other integrity offenses). The individual will be asked to certify and will sign a statement certifying this to be true.
  • (c) Possess an AFMRA-approved civilian collection trainer certification or the ability to meet certification requirements:(1)Must successfully complete an AFMRA-approved "train the trainer" course or one given by an approved organization (e.g., manufacturer, private entity, contractor or Federal Agency). (2)Once employee achieves sample collection experience of 12 months, must become a certified trainer within 3 months.

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, Administrative and Management Positions.

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) working with Drug Demand Reduction Program goals, principles, methods, and techniques for implementation and continued support of the Drug Demand Reduction Program which includes the possible effects of illicit and prescription drug use/abuse on mission accomplishment and community life; (2) using training theories, methods, and techniques concerning group dynamics and of the techniques for facilitating groups, teaching classes, and making presentations; and (3) working with budget processes, including developing, maintaining, and executing a budget.

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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 or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

OR
COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:
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%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

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. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:

1. Knowledge of Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) goals, principles, methods, and techniques for implementation and continued support of the DDRP to include knowledge of the possible effects of illicit drug usage and alcohol misuse on mission accomplishment and community life.

2. Knowledge of accepted training theories, methods, and techniques concerning group dynamics and of the techniques for facilitating groups, teaching classes, and making presentations.

3. Knowledge of the budget process, including developing, maintaining, and executing a budget.

4. Skill in using data bases and office automation programs to produce data from various sources to define problem areas and focus corrective action.

5. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, to manage DDRP and provide educational materials.

6. Ability to manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING:
Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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