Primary Prevention Specialist (Prev Wf) Title 5 Indefinite

Air National Guard Units • Pease AFB, NH

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About The Position

This is a National Guard indefinite Title 5 excepted service position with the NH JFHQ NH J1, National Guard. The Primary Prevention Specialist serves as the implementer of the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program and reports to the Joint Force Headquarters Primary Prevention Officer. The position implements and supports integrated prevention programs, collaboratively identifying, implementing, and assessing public health-informed and evidence-based prevention policies, practices, programs, and processes. It supports a healthy climate and culture to eliminate harassment, sexual violence, family violence, and self-directed harm using a public health perspective and socio-ecological theoretical lens. Work involves an integrated, multi-agency, collaborative approach with other Wings/Regions, Joint Force Headquarters, and local programs connected to IPP efforts.

Requirements

• Meet the individual occupational requirement through a behavioral or social science degree or related discipline with at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences; an equivalent combination of education and experience that includes 24 semester hours; or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.
• For GS-09, have one year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to GS-07, including analyzing problems, gathering data, preparing reports and plans, evaluating objectives, and using organizational procedures and social science resources.
• For GS-11, have one year of specialized experience, education, or training equivalent to GS-09, including analysis, report and policy preparation, organizational knowledge, and evaluating social science program operations.
• Have a completed National Agency Check before position assignment.
• Obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• Be available to work evenings and weekends for Unit Drills and program needs.
• Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation.
• Successfully complete a trial period if required.
• Participate in direct deposit.
• Hold a valid driver’s license if driving is required.
• Be able to travel by military and/or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments if required.
• Work irregular or overtime (compensatory) hours, including outside the normal duty day, if required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and support integrated primary prevention programs.
• Collaboratively identify, implement, and assess public health-informed and evidence-based prevention policies, practices, programs, and processes.
• Support a healthy climate and culture to eliminate harassment, sexual violence, family violence, and self-directed harm.
• Coordinate integrated prevention efforts with other Wings/Regions, Joint Force Headquarters, and local programs.
• Analyze problems, identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
• Prepare reports, plans, policies, and correspondence.
• Evaluate objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of social science resources.
• Apply analytical and evaluative techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations.

Benefits

• The job posting states that federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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