THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF), Position Description Number T0029P01 and is part of the ID G1, National Guard.
THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT.
Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF), Position Description Number T0029P01 and is part of the ID G1, National Guard.
1. Serves 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/Region IPP program. Serves as the Primary Prevention Integrator (PPI) managing all aspects of a complex integrated primary prevention program (P3) for the Wing/Region. Serves as the Wing/Region point of contact for the suicide prevention program, workplace and domestic violence programs in a non-clinical primary prevention, here after referred to as prevention, role in coordination with applicable offices and community agencies. Delivers initial prevention activities, averting harm or abuse before it occurs. Identifies risk and protective factors that lead to or protect against unhealthy or unsafe behaviors. Promotes actions to mitigate environmental factors. Examines and interprets population data from the Wing/Region. Interprets S/T/DC policies and guidance to develop Wing/Region specific policy, plans, objectives and guidance for the operation of local P3. Coordinates the implementation and coordination of all such activities at a local level. Provides professional advisory services and training to Wing/Region Service Members and community agencies concerning available or ongoing violence-related prevention efforts. Utilizes effective presentation and facilitation skills, provides accurate and appropriate technical assistance tailored to specific audiences, and communicates the complexities of prevention issues to stakeholders and the public. Develops coordinated plans for reducing risk factors and promoting protective factors for increased resiliency within the community. Conducts assessments on strengths, weaknesses, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) analyses that form the basis for action, implementation, and program plan development activities. Crafts formal assessments and evaluation processes to monitor outreach programs and services through evaluation of activities. Collects or obtains local data and reports quarterly activities to Wing/Region and JFHQ leadership, and respective boards, counsels, and committees as applicable. Implements state policies and other official guidance at the local level. Responsible for overseeing program compliance with local guidance and ensuring program fidelity. Assists leaders in developing and monitoring the effectiveness of their P3. Advises leaders at all levels of best practices and evidence-based programs, policies, and plans that increase prevention readiness within their organizations.
2. Supports inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the Wing/regional leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups. Represents their population's integrated prevention efforts as a member of leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups. Collects, consolidates, and presents relevant prevention program data to leadership advisory committees, boards, and working groups. Briefs Commanders and senior personnel on Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP), as defined in applicable policy and official guidance, to obtain optimum support for IPP activities. Below the JFHQ level, chairs leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups, as requested by leadership.
3. Serves as the Wing/Region liaison for local military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish resource links and community partnerships. Incorporates comprehensive strategies to enhance community strengths, address broad-based community needs, suggest community problem solving methods, and forge community connections. Establishes networking, advocacy, and collaboration processes through which to promote IPP to the community. Ensures curriculums and community intervention initiatives for each P3 are research-based and supported by the evidence. Attends relevant community committee meetings to provide input and obtain information related to prevention issues. Consolidates findings from needs assessments and other data sources looking for possible effects of prevention efforts with all respective agencies and leadership, to recommend implementation strategies ensuring data-driven allocations of time and resources. Networks with internal programs and offices at the Wing/Region, or JFHQ (such as Behavioral Health, Equal Opportunity, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Family Programs, Yellow Ribbon, and Substance Abuse Program) to standardize and synchronize training and evaluation in order to provide a well-coordinated approach to prevention.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must be able to obtain/maintain appropriate security clearance.
Must be able to clear security requirements to gain access to military base.
Permanent positions require a 24-month trial period.
This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
Qualifications
THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE REPRESENTED BY THE CONTENTS OF YOUR RESUME.
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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.
AND
GS-11 - 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. 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. Must have 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.
Below are additional requirements for the selected candidate:
1. This position requires travel during drill weekend, minimum one weekend per month
2. Must be willing to conduct exceptional training and speak intelligently to senior leaders and junior service members alike, about difficult topics
3. Must be familiar with public health models and the 4 domains of violence, with which IPPW has purview
4. Must be self-starting with a strong work ethic
5. This position requires teamwork, with a high degree of interpersonal skill, a trauma informed approach and elite professional conduct
Education
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.
Additional information
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF THE DOD PRIORITY PLACEMENT PROGRAM. (T 5 ONLY)
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.
MORE THAN ONE SELECTION MAY BE MADE FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IF ADDITIONAL IDENTICAL VACANCIES IN THE SAME TITLE, SERIES, GRADE AND UNIT OCCUR.
The effective/start date for this Title 5 position will be IAW the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense memorandum (Guidance on Hiring Freeze Exemptions for the Civilian Workforce), March 18, 2025
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.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
Education, certifications or licensures.
2. Other supporting documents: OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
3. SUPPORTING VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTS.
Veteran's preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You MUST provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility WITH your application. Veteran's preference does not apply to promotion, reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer or reinstatement.Accepted documentation includes:
An SF-15,
AND
A legible copy of your DD-214 (Member 4), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions,
OR
A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed,
**If claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable).
For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
4. MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE
The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities:
Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty, (A military PCS must have occurred to claim preference),
A copy of the service member's active-duty orders specifying they are currently on active duty, and
Documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.
Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability rating.
A copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member retired or was released or discharged from active duty
A copy of a VA letter indicating the service member has a disability rating of 100 percent or more due to a service-connected disability, and
Documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.
Married widow or widower (that has not remarried) of a service member killed while performing active duty.
a copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to their death while on active duty,
Documentation verifying the service member was killed performing active duty (DD-1300),
Documentation verifying marriage to the service member at the time the service member is killed while on active duty, and
A statement certifying you are the un-married widow or widower of the service member.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12906995
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing:
Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
Education, certifications or licensures.
2. Other supporting documents: OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS
3. SUPPORTING VETERAN'S PREFERENCE DOCUMENTS.
Veteran's preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation. You MUST provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility WITH your application. Veteran's preference does not apply to promotion, reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer or reinstatement.Accepted documentation includes:
An SF-15,
AND
A legible copy of your DD-214 (Member 4), "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions,
OR
A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active-duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed,
**If claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable).
For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
4. MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE
The spouse of a member of the armed forces seeking eligibility under the non-competitive hiring authority of certain military spouse MUST submit various required documentation by the closing date of the announcement in accordance with one of the three below eligibilities:
Spouse of a member of the armed forces serving on active duty, (A military PCS must have occurred to claim preference),
A copy of the service member's active-duty orders specifying they are currently on active duty, and
Documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.
Spouse of service member who incurred a 100% disability rating.
A copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member retired or was released or discharged from active duty
A copy of a VA letter indicating the service member has a disability rating of 100 percent or more due to a service-connected disability, and
Documentation verifying marriage to the member of the armed forces.
Married widow or widower (that has not remarried) of a service member killed while performing active duty.
a copy of the service member's DD-214 showing the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to their death while on active duty,
Documentation verifying the service member was killed performing active duty (DD-1300),
Documentation verifying marriage to the service member at the time the service member is killed while on active duty, and
A statement certifying you are the un-married widow or widower of the service member.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12906995
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
