U.S. Department of Defense

PREVENTION SPECIALIST


Pay$49028.00 - $152771.00 / year
LocationFort Dix/New Jersey
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 763615000
      Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information.

      This DHA encompasses a variety of job titles listed below:
      Strategic Communications Branch Chief, 9LAR50375
      Strategy and Communication Analyst (PREV WF) PD: 9LAR8049;
      Executive Staff Support Officer (PREV WF) PD 9L64455
      Strategy and Communication Analyst (PREV WF) PD 9LAR7458
      Deputy Director, Integrated Resilience Directorate (PREV WF) PD 9LAR4937
      Program Elements Analyst (PREV WF) PD 04486




      Duties


      • ****Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level****
      • Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs the military and civilian human resources and fiscal programmatic activities.
      • Serves as the personnel strategic planner and resource development/allocation manager.
      • Performs budget formulation work involving preparation of detailed analysis and cost analyses of multi-year funding needs for one or more future budget years.
      • Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships.

      Requirements


      • Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.
      • U.S. Citizenship is required
      • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
      • Total salary varies depending on location of position
      • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
      • Recruitment incentives may be authorized
      • Position may be subject to random drug testing
      • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
      • Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
      • Employee must maintain current certifications
      • A security clearance may be required
      • Disclosure of Political Appointments
      • Full/part-time employees occupying direct childcare positions are eligible for discounts IAW DAF AFSVC/CC Memo, 30 Sep 22; first child 100% / each additional child 25%. Other assigned CYP and FCC personnel are eligible for 25% discount.
      • Salary will be adjusted depending on the location.

      Qualifications


      In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions

      GS-09: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing limited duties relating to violence prevention and the multiple uses of systems and performing duties in behavioral, social science and/or public health practices.
      OR
      EDUCATION: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree or LLB or JB that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS.

      GS-11: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing delivery systems relating to violence prevention and the multiple uses of such systems; performing duties in behavioral, social science and/or public health practices, principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence; and training design, teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
      OR
      EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or LLM that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS.

      GS-12: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes performing delivery systems relating to violence prevention and the multiple uses of such systems; performing duties in behavioral, social science and/or public health practices, principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence; and training design, teaching and instructing individuals and groups.

      GS-13: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes managing all aspects of a complex integrated prevention programs; leading duties in behavioral, social science and/or public health practices, principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence; and analyzing, planning, organizing, and directing work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; and mentoring, leading, and appraising the staff of an organization.

      GS-14: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes directing all aspects of a complex integrated prevention programs; directing complex duties in behavioral, social science and/or public health practices, principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence; and performing strategic planning, organizing, and directing work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; mentoring, directing, and appraising the staff of an organization.

      GS-15: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14 or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes directing all aspects of a complex integrated prevention programs; directing complex duties in behavioral, social science and/or public health practices, principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence; and performing strategic planning, organizing, and directing work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; mentoring, motivating, and appraising the staff of an organization.

      For additional information on qualifications, please see, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301 (opm.gov)

      KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES ( KSAs ): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
      1. Knowledge of social services delivery systems and concepts, principles, and theories relating specifically to prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence, Suicide, harassment, substance abuse and other areas of interpersonal and self-directed violence and trauma.
      2. Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc, relating to acts of interpersonal or intrapersonal violence.
      3. Skill in assessing programs needs to accomplish goals and objectives, evaluate program status and recommend and/or implement solutions for improvements.
      4. Skill in applying tact and diplomacy during difficult circumstances to advise and inform individuals and high-level officials on complicated, sensitive, and sometimes controversial issues. Skilled in developing strategies, policies, and plans of action based on very broad guidelines and limited precedents.

      PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

      VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
  • About the company

      The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government directly related to national security and the United States Armed Forces. The DOD is the largest employer in the world, with over 1.3 million active-duty service members as of 2020. More employees include over 826,000 National Guard and reservists from the armed forces, and over 732,000 civilians bringing the total to over 2.8 million employees. Headquartered at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C., the DoD's stated mission is to provide "the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation's security".