Prevention Specialist (Prevention Deputy) (PREV WF)
Company
Department of the Army - U.S. Army Forces Command
Location
Fort Irwin, California Fort Irwin, California
Type
Full Time
Job Description
Summary
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Department of Defense Prevention Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
About the Position: As a Prevention Science expert, responsible for maintaining day-to-day operations and oversight of integrated primary prevention efforts by ensuring technical competence of the integrated primary prevention workforce, to include prevention implementation specialists.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
- Incumbent must complete DoD SPARX Knowledge Part 1 and 2 within 6 months of employment.
- Incumbent must obtain and maintain Level 5 DoD Credentialing Program for Prevention Personnel (D-CPPP).
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement for Prevention Specialist (Prevention Deputy) (PREV WF)
A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as prevention science or public health. (NOTE: You must submit transcripts.)
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: A 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 transcripts.)
OR
C. Experience: 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:
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) developing comprehensive prevention plans for the prevention of harmful behaviors; and 2) advising and educating leaders on primary prevention activities; and 3) developing valid and reliable data collection methods to assess prevention efforts; and 4) building the prevention capacity of the community through outreach and education. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- One year trial/probationary period may be required.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
- This is a Medial Career Field position.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
- Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
- 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.
- Relocation, Recruitment, Advance In-Hire, Advance Leave Accrual, Student Loan Repayment Incentives may be authorized for this position
-
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.
Date Posted
09/09/2024
Views
6
Similar Jobs
IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) - Department of the Army - U.S. Army Cyber Command
Views in the last 30 days - 0
This job posting is for a DOD Cyber Excepted Service CES position with the 7th Signal Command 106th Signal Brigade in Fort Irwin California The role r...
View DetailsInformation Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) - Department of the Army - U.S. Army Cyber Command
Views in the last 30 days - 0
This job posting is for a DOD Cyber Excepted Service CES position at Fort Irwin CA The role requires a Technician Level II IAT II Certification within...
View DetailsIntelligence Specialist (Operations) - Department of the Army - U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command
Views in the last 30 days - 0
This job posting is for a position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System DCIPS at the NGIC GEOSPATIAL Intelligence Battalion in Spring...
View DetailsArmy Emergency Relief Specialist - Department of the Army - United States Army Installation Management Command
Views in the last 30 days - 0
The text describes a job opening for an Administrative role in the Army Emergency Relief AER Program The position involves providing financial assista...
View DetailsCYS Training Specialist NF-04 - Department of the Army - Army Installation Management Command
Views in the last 30 days - 0
This job announcement is for a position at Fort Irwin CA The role may involve assignment to different locations as per mission requirements Candidates...
View DetailsDetective - Department of the Army - United States Army Installation Management Command
Views in the last 30 days - 0
This job posting is for a Detective position with the Department of Army Installation Management Command at Fort Irwin CA The role involves conducting...
View Details