THIS IS AN ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 MERIT EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION UNIT: JFHQ LOCATION: Brooklyn Park, Inver Grove Heights, or Arden Hills SELECTING OFFICIAL: Ms. Leslie Lovett 651-282-4041 ARMY NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
In order to qualify, you must meet the 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. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. MILITARY GRADES: ENLISTED/ WARRANT/ OFFICER (E5-E9/WO1-WO5/O1-O4) Failure to obtain a compatible MOS may result in termination of employment. GENERAL AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. 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. 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. 1 year specialized experience at the GS-9 level or equivalent OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree 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.
Major Duties: This is not an all-inclusive list A PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (T32), GS-0101-11, 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 Wing/Brigade IPP. Serves as the primary prevention integrator managing all aspects of a complex IPP program for the Wing/Brigade. Serves as the Wing/Brigade point of contact for the suicide prevention program, workplace and domestic violence programs in a non-clinical primary prevention, hereafter 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/Brigade. Interprets S/T/DC policies and guidance to develop Wing/Brigade specific policy, plans, objectives and guidance for the operation of local IPP. Coordinates the implementation and coordination of all such activities at a local level. Provides professional advisory services and training to Wing/Brigade 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/Brigade 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 IPP. Advises leaders at all levels of best practices and evidence based programs, policies, and plans that increase prevention readiness within their organizations. (35%) 2. Supports inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the Wing/Brigade 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. (25%) 3. Serves as the Wing/Brigade 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 IPP 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/Brigade, 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. (15%) 4. Responsible for developing and overseeing healthy climate, resiliency, risk reduction activities, trainings, and communication campaigns within the Wing/Brigade. Advises Wing/Brigade commanders in communicating prevention plans and programs to subordinate units. Performs other duties as assigned.