PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) - NG Accelerated Hire Authority

Army National Guard Units • Harrisburg, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, located at Fort Indiantown Gap in Annville, Pennsylvania. The Primary Prevention Specialist serves as the point of contact and subject matter expert for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities, including the Brigade/Region Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) program. The position supports interpersonal and intrapersonal violence prevention through leadership advisory committees, boards, and working groups; coordinates with military and civilian agencies; and develops healthy-climate, resiliency, risk-reduction, training, and communication activities. The role also recruits, trains, and facilitates military volunteers who implement prevention activities. One or more positions may be filled. The position is designated Essential Personnel and may require response to state emergencies or disasters. Permanent change-of-station costs will not be paid.

Requirements

• Meet the federal employment suitability requirements determined through a background investigation; a trial period may be required.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance; accession is contingent on verification of Tier 3 Security Clearance.
• Become D-CPPP (Department of War Credentialing Program for Prevention Personnel) qualified within 60 days of the start date and maintain Level 3 D-CPPP qualification throughout employment.
• Be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing this position’s duties under the Lautenberg Amendment.
• Hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, or have equivalent education and experience providing knowledge equivalent to a major in a behavioral or social science field; alternatively, have four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
• For GS-09 qualification, demonstrate at least 24 months of relevant experience, education, or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering data, recognizing solutions, preparing reports/plans/policies/correspondence, and evaluating objectives and developing plans to use social science resources effectively.
• For GS-11 qualification, demonstrate at least 36 months of relevant experience, education, or training in the stated analytical, reporting, planning, and social science resource duties; know the organization, its mission, and organizational staff procedures; and have experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to social science program operations or substantive administrative support functions.
• Experience is evaluated based on duties performed and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities, rather than length of service alone.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• A valid driver's license is required if the position requires driving a motor vehicle.
• Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that accepting this position means voluntarily leaving the competitive service.
• Applicants subject to the Military Selective Service Act must be registered if required to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities.
• Coordinate the Brigade/Region IPP program and serve as its subject matter expert.
• Support interpersonal and intrapersonal violence prevention through Brigade/Region leadership advisory committees, boards, and working groups.
• Act as the Brigade/Region liaison to local military and civilian agencies to exchange information, coordinate prevention efforts, and establish resource links and community partnerships.
• Develop and oversee healthy-climate, resiliency, and risk-reduction activities, trainings, and communication campaigns within the Brigade/Region.
• Recruit, train, and facilitate military volunteers for prevention activity implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and other factors.

What This Job Offers

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