Clarification from the agency

This position is open to the following Categories (CAT): CAT 7 - Open to the public for U.S. Citizens (Veterans' Preference DOES apply.)

Performs duties as the Resilience and Risk Reduction Program Coordinator that requires the incumbent to analyze trends by utilizing qualitative and quantitative measures to ensure the effective implementation of the Program. Utilizes scholastic research that encompass principles, theories, and findings in industrial/organizational psychology, psychometrics, experimental design/evaluation methodology, education and training technology, and cognitive psychology in order to modify, revise, improve or create ARNG programs. Monitors strategies and objectives to ensure they are effective, complete, comprehensive, and compatible toward achieving identified goals. Recommends, develops, coordinates, and disseminates policies and ARNG guidelines for administration and management of these programs to include doctrinal development. Provides senior leadership with statistical reports. Reviews national and international resilience, risk reduction and suicide prevention initiatives, and considers applicability for ARNG. Maintains ARNG wide suicide surveillance to establish any emergent high-risk trends and/or provide early warning when possible factors might lead to increased suicides. Participates with military and other government agencies in the definition of research requirements, the planning for research utilization, establishment of objectives and policies pertaining to risk reduction, and suicide prevention. Prepares and delivers oral presentations to include briefings, speeches, and training sessions to civilian, and military audiences in areas of technical expertise. Provides direct guidance and support to ARNG personnel in support of the mission. Conducts and/or participates in inspections, staff assistance visits, special advisory teams; provides papers and presents briefings.

Serves as the staff consultant on all aspects of the Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program and training and is the focal point for analysis on a full spectrum of issues affecting Soldier accession and recruitment. Plans and develops approaches, methodologies, policies, and procedures for attacking major problems frequently characterized by a lack of precedent studies to expand knowledge in the area. Assesses feasibility of new institutional training and performs research in support of findings from assessment visits. Develops partnerships with state, local and community agencies to support the R3/SPP. Participates in the State Community Health Promotion Council (CHPC).

Serves as the Resilience and Risk Reduction Program Coordinator with the responsibility for the overall planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, standardization and promoting of a comprehensive and effective program aimed at the reduction of Soldier and civilian high-risk behaviors (e.g., domestic violence, drug and alcohol, suicide, etc.). Recommends policy, procedures and methodologies to commanders to assist them in reducing both the probability and severity of high-risk behaviors. Provides program guidance to technical specialists involved in readiness, resiliency and retention throughout the ARNG as well as, high risk operational activities in order to reduce high-risk behaviors. Identifies new resilience, prevention and intervention behavioral risk management programs needed to foster coping skills and reduce high-risk behaviors. Analyzes reports and statistical data, and coordinates with subject matter experts for pertinent information on behavioral and environmental factors; the assessment or prediction of their interaction under varying conditions; and the effectiveness of current or proposed risk reduction measures/programs. Establishes program accountability and program effectiveness measures to ensure continuity and quality of program services through staff assistance visits, process reviews, studies, surveys, and inspections.

Participates with military and other government agencies in the definition of research requirements, the planning for research utilization, and the establishment of objectives and policies pertaining to resilience and risk reduction. Plans and coordinates efforts of committees tasked with R3/SPP oversight. Delivers oral presentations to include briefings, speeches, and training sessions, in areas of technical expertise.

Performs other duties as assigned.

(A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request)

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• The incumbent of this position description must have, at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Irregular and overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Must have one of the following:

A) 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

B) 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

C) 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.


SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must also have 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.

***(MUST submit all relevant transcripts, if using education to qualify AND address your experiences in detail on your resume as they relate to the general and specialized experience requirements, to be considered for this position)***

Applicants who meet one of the DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below are eligible to apply with this preference.

• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Employees
• Priority Placement Program, Military Spouse Preference (MSP)

• Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-3)
• Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
• Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

• Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-2)
• Termination SF-50 Separation stating that the applicant has Priority Placement Eligibility
• Notice of Separation confirming of eligibility.

• DoD Retained Grade Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-1)
• SF-50 effecting the placement in retained grade status
• Copy of the notification letter the employee received (RIF or classification downgrade)

• DoD Military Spouse Preference Self Certification Checklist (DD 3145-4)
• Sponsor's PCS Orders
• Proof of Military member's current active duty status
• Marriage Certificate

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.