THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION THAT REQUIRES MILITARY MEMBERSHIP. This National Guard position is for a INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF), Position Description Number PDD2669P01 and is part of the Mississippi National Guard. This position is located within the Integrated Primary Prevention Section at the Joint Forces Headquarters- State (JFHQ-St) (S/T/DC).

Duties

As a INTEGRATED PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF), GS-0101-12, you will serve as the Integrated Primary Prevention Specialist leading small teams under the direction of the State Integrated Primary Prevention Officer (IPPO). Responsible for executing and providing oversight for the state integrated primary prevention operations. Position provides critical advice, assistance, and technical guidance to the JFHQ-State to include subject matter experts/state and national level councils, committees and working groups and assists the IPPO in response to inquiries. Responsible for the direction and technical oversight of all integrated primary prevention personnel; attends all meetings, briefings, and conferences as a lead representative of the integrated prevention program; and responsible for the full range of integrated prevention administrative requirements. Manages the integrated prevention resources and requirements to ensure continuous and efficient operations and develops and executes the integrated prevention fiscal year budget. Supports the IPPO in the execution of the continuous improvement and system integration functions of the state. Manages, plans, and coordinates a proactive continuous improvement culture that builds research based integrated prevention into daily office functioning. Oversees business process changes across all integrated primary prevention functional areas and leads the collaboration on complex interfaces with NG and state systems and similar related processes. Ensures subject matter experts provide assistance, consulting services and training for all assigned personnel, and community stakeholders when appropriate. Supports the IPPO in the execution of the internal programmatic review. Monitors and oversees all internal review ensuring compliance with all laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ensures effective liaison with external inspection agencies such as the NGB Integrated Prevention Workforce, and the Inspector General. Administers and oversees the state integrated primary prevention workforce. Under the direction of the state IPPO, manages prevention workforce staff actions such as assignments, reviews, evaluations, awards, travel and pay and routing. Adheres to merit principles; develops a vision for the work unit; aligns performance expectations with organizational goals; maintains a safe work environment and promptly addresses allegations of noncompliance; takes immediate action if sexual harassment or other discriminatory/unfair treatment or retaliation is observed, suspected, or reported. Fosters a climate of dignity, respect and fairness; ensures continuing application of and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies governing prohibited personnel practices. Conducts recurring state integrated primary prevention level meetings to review the short, medium, and long-range goals, plans, and milestones. Determines appropriate measure of program effectiveness. Homogenizes and synchronizes efforts across the Prevention Workforce. Assists the IPPO in the synchronization of prevention efforts with Commanders Intent and guidance from the State Sergeant's Major. Compiles relevant data for reports, meetings, conferences, and reviews and submits to the IPPO for review and approval. Monitors higher, adjacent, and tactical level prevention workforce initiatives for messaging relevant to integrated primary prevention. Ensures messages are received and disseminated to subordinate elements. Ensures messages are received, understood, and complied with when appropriate. Maintains regular and effective liaison with higher authorities (NGB personnel, state leadership, etc.). Represents the IPPO at meetings with higher echelon groups (regional NG meetings, state level conferences, etc.) when appropriate. Prepares and conducts briefings and presentations to review accomplishments or report potential problem areas. Develops strategy and programs for improving and maintaining strong relationships with state leadership, and other key stakeholders. Coordinates with congressional liaison on congressional inquiries or matters. Monitors Congressional, and statewide activities of interest including the status of significant legislation and the budget process. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED: This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the National Guard. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. MILITARY MEMBERS WITH BONUSES: Upon acceptance of a military technician position military members who are currently receiving a military Reenlistment/Extension Bonus (REB) or GI Bill-SR Kicker may lose incentive eligibility and may be subject to termination or suspension of incentive (includes indefinite and temporary technicians on assignment for more than 180 days in any continuous 12-month period). INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. or Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences. or Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. If your resume does not include a narrative description of how you meet the GENERAL, SPECIALIZED experiences, and OTHER requirements, you may lose consideration for this position. Ensure that the Questionnaire is completed online in Application Manager. NOTES TO CANDIDATES: a. Situations of inversion of military rank are not permitted, i.e., a military technician may not be militarily senior to his or her full-time supervisor. b. Candidates may be screened and evaluated on military attributes directly related to the compatible military position required to be assigned into, such as, but not limited to, military bearing, leadership, or ability to work with others (teamwork) in a military environment. c. Include any volunteer work experience in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). d. Final selection will be based upon qualifications, suitability, and available manpower resources. e. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. f. Multiple vacancies may be filled from this announcement. g. If this announcement results in a temporary promotion for the selectee, it may become permanent at any time without further competition dependent on funding and manpower requirements.

Education

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position (TRANSCRIPTS)

Contacts

• Address MS JFH Army PO Box 5027 Jackson, MS 39232-5027 US
• Name: Steven Cochran
• Phone: 601-313-4647
• Email: [email protected]