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PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) - TITLE 5

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
KY COA

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) - TITLE 5, Position Description Number PDT0029P01 and is part of the KY COA, National Guard.

***NOTE: Start date will be contingent on IPW funding.***

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted today · Apply by 07/01/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 1, 2026
Location
2 vacancies in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$74,678 - $97,087 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent - Position based on annual IRC Funding.
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Excepted Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
KY-12864549-AR-26-027
Control number
872815900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

Open to: Area 4A - All U.S. Citizens Applicants who meet the DoD Priority Placement Program Retained Grade category are eligible to apply with this preference. (See Required Documents Section)

Duties

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As an PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) - TITLE 5, GS-0101-11, you will serve as the point of contact for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities. Serve as the Primary Prevention Integrator (PPI) managing all aspects of a complex integrated primary prevention program (P3). Serve as point of contact for the suicide prevention program and workplace and domestic violence programs. Deliver initial prevention activities, averting harm or abuse before it occurs. Interpret and develop policy, plans, objectives, and guidance for the operation of local P3. Provide professional advisory services and training to Service Members and community agencies concerning violence-related prevention efforts. Develop coordinated plans for reducing risk factors and promoting protective factors for increased resiliency within the community. Support personal violence prevention efforts and programming. Present prevention program data to leadership advisory committees, boards, and working groups. Serve as the liaison for local military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish resource links and community partnerships. Responsible for developing and overseeing healthy climate, resiliency, risk reduction activities, trainings, and communication campaigns. Recruit, train, and facilitate military volunteers for prevention activity implementation. Provide technical oversight to service members assigned to perform integrated prevention activities at the unit level. Conduct trainings around prevention activities, processes, and planning. Perform other duties as assigned.
A more comprehensive detailed description of the position may be found in Position Description PDT0029P01 on file in the employing unit or in the Human Resources Office. Contact the KY HRO Staffing Section via email for additional information, ng.ky.kyarng.mbx.hro-technicianstaffing@army.mil.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be subject to furlough actions.
Acceptance of a Federal position will terminate Tricare Reserve Select (TRS) eligibility.
This position is located on a tobacco free facility.
Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent 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.


Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-09) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of Primary Prevention efforts relating to self-directed and interpersonal harm. Experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in self-directed and interpersonal harm prevention program planning. Experience collecting data, creating reports, and maintaining proper records. Experience preparing and conducting briefings to senior leaders and management. Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc., relating to the primary prevention of self-directed and interpersonal harm.

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.

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 (http://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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.

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 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 qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

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Agency contact information

Annell Lough
Phone
502-607-1908
Email
annell.e.lough.civ@army.mil
Address
KY COA
100 MINUTEMAN PARKWAY
FRANKFORT, KY 40601
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