PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)-Title 5

Air National Guard Units•Madison, WI

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted service position with the Wisconsin National Guard, WI 115 FW. The position advances policies, practices, and plans for primary prevention of self-directed and interpersonal harm, including work beyond the existing Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention office. It establishes procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design to remove barriers to mission accomplishment. The specialist provides education and briefings to JFHQ leadership and program managers on primary prevention, assists with integrated primary prevention (IPP) needs assessments, and gathers qualitative and quantitative data from regional activities to assess program fidelity using National Guard measures. The position supports existing JFHQ data collection while advocating for prevention messaging sensitive to pre-existing trauma. It also supports state-level committees, boards, and working groups. The position may support its assigned unit on up to 50% of scheduled drill weekends. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance, with a National Agency Check completed before assignment. It is designated as essential personnel and may require duty during state emergencies or disasters. Irregular or overtime hours and temporary duty travel may be required; travel may involve military or commercial aircraft. Driving may be required, in which case a valid driver's license is mandatory. Federal employment suitability is subject to a background investigation.

Requirements

Obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance; a National Agency Check must be completed before position assignment.
Establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
Meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
If required to drive for the position, possess an appropriate valid driver's license.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
For GS-0101-12 qualification, have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, including analyzing problems, gathering data, identifying solutions, preparing reports and plans, evaluating objectives, and developing plans to use social science resources effectively.
Have experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning social science program operations or administrative support functions.
Meet the general experience requirement through a relevant behavioral or social science degree with at least 24 semester hours in behavioral or social sciences, a qualifying combination of education and experience, or four years of appropriate experience demonstrating equivalent knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience working with the Wisconsin National Guard.
Knowledge of primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention responses and resources available at state, federal, and local levels to address self-directed harm and interpersonal violence.
Military experience as a SAPR, EO, UDL, or SIO, or outside experience with mental health boards or similar organizations.

Responsibilities

Advance policies, practices, and plans for primary prevention of self-directed and interpersonal harm.
Establish procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design to eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment.
Conduct educational sessions and briefings for JFHQ leadership and program managers on primary prevention.
Assist with integrated primary prevention needs assessments.
Collect qualitative and quantitative data from regional activities to assess program fidelity using National Guard measures.
Support existing JFHQ data collection efforts and advocate for prevention messaging sensitive to pre-existing trauma.
Support and participate in state-level committees, boards, and working groups.
Support the assigned unit on some drill weekends, up to 50% of scheduled drills.