Prevention Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Greater Pittsburgh Airport, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves at an Air or Space Force installation, completing administrative functions and budget execution while implementing integrated primary prevention and resilience program education and training for the total base population. The position supports prevention activities addressing multiple behaviors, monitors their implementation for fidelity, and evaluates them in accordance with Department of Defense and Department of the Air Force guidance. It also supports installation community action groups and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and directives.

Requirements

• Meet the basic occupational requirement through a degree in behavioral or social science or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and experience; or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
• Meet the specialized experience requirement: at least one year equivalent to GS-09, or qualify through three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., a related doctoral degree, or a combination of education and experience.
• Specialized experience must include applying laws, regulations, policies, and behavioral, social science, or public health principles related to violence prevention; knowledge of prevention delivery systems; training design and instruction; office automation software; and effective oral and written communication.
• Submit transcripts when using education to qualify.
• For applicable merit-promotion applicants, meet the GS-11 time-in-grade requirement of one year at GS-09.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service.
• Obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Obtain the DoD Credentialing Program for Prevention Personnel credential level aligned with the role within 90 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment in the IPP Program.
• Meet required child-care background screening and suitability criteria.
• Be available for travel away from the normal duty station for temporary mission assignments.
• May be required to work overtime, weekends, holidays, or shifts to accomplish mission requirements.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree or higher in a behavioral, social science, or related discipline appropriate to the position is preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in primary prevention is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Implement primary prevention activities addressing two or more behaviors as designed, monitor them for fidelity, and evaluate them in accordance with DoD and DAF guidance.
• Support the Installation Community Action Board and Community Action Team in executing established initiatives.
• Ensure program compliance with regulations, laws, policies, and directives associated with mandated administrative support programs.
• Perform clerical and administrative work in support of the program or programs.
• Complete administrative functions and budget execution in support of the installation's integrated primary prevention and resilience program.
• Provide education and training for the total base population.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level