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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. GS-09 The primary purpose of this position is to serve in a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Prevention Specialist (Prev WF), GS-0101-11. GS-11 The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the implementer of the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program. Responsibilities GS-09/11 Serve 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 (WG) IPP program Supports inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the WG and NGB leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups Serves as the WG 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 within WG Recruits, trains, and facilitates military volunteers for prevention activity implementation Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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, Professional and Scientific Positions, 0101 Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: (GS-09) 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) Knowledge of Primary Prevention efforts and social-ecological systems theory. 2) Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in program planning. 3) Skill in applying professional community organization abilities related to the formulation of needs assessments, development of prevention programs, and the marketing of programs. 4) Excellent skills in oral and wrriten communication to include report writing and maintaining proper records to document services provided. 5) Knowledge of and skill in planning, conducting and evaluating Primary Prevention training programs. 6) Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and precedents that are used for developing action plans to implement approved prevention strategies. 7) Ability to plan and adequately support the needs of National Guard members by determining what the future needs of the Service Member are through the interpredation and analysis of studies, and trends. 8) Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the Prevention Programs efforts in order to integrate effective prevention measures. 9) Knowledge of and skill in applying the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans to resolve problems. 10) Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree with study disciplines in behavioral or social sciences which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. (GS-11) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes 1) Knowledge of Primary Prevention efforts and social-ecological systems theory. 2) Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in program planning. 3) Skill in applying professional community organization abilities related to the formulation of needs assessments, development of prevention programs, and the marketing of programs. 4) Excellent skills in oral and wrriten communication to include report writing and maintaining proper records to document services provided. 5) Knowledge of and skill in planning, conducting and evaluating Primary Prevention training programs. 6) Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and precedents that are used for developing action plans to implement approved prevention strategies. 7) Ability to plan and adequately support the needs of National Guard members by determining what the future needs of the Service Member are through the interpredation and analysis of studies, and trends. 8) Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the Prevention Programs efforts in order to integrate effective prevention measures. 9) Knowledge of and skill in applying the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans to resolve problems. 10) Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. OR EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a major directly related to the position of Violence Prevention Integrator. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of specialized experience and education as described above. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application. 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. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Knowledge of Primary Prevention efforts and social-ecological systems theory. Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the Prevention Programs efforts in order to integrate efective prevention measures. Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in program planning. Skill in applying professional community organization abilities related to the formulation of needs assessments, development of prevention programs, and the marketing of programs. Excellent skills in oral and written communication to include report writing and maintaining proper records to document services provided. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective and positive working relationships. Knowledge of and skill in planning, conducting, and evaluating Primary Prevention training programs. Ability to plan and adequately support the needs of National Guard members by determining what the future needs of the Service Member are through the interpretation and analysis of studiess, and trends. Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and precedents that are used for developing action plans to implement approved prevention strategies. Knowledge of and skill in applying the methods and techniques of fact finding, analysis, and resolution of complex problems and the development of concrete action plans to resolve problems. (Continued in Education) Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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. (Continued from Qualifications) 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. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 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. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. 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. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. 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 GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.