This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the Prevention Workforce Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as a Prevention Implementation Specialist assisting in implementing at risk behavior prevention activities within assigned organization designed to improve and enhance the readiness of the Army workforce.

Duties

Implement objectives to improve efficiency and productivity of Prevention Program operations. Conduct projects, studies, and assessments related to primary prevention activities and initiatives that address harmful behavior. Develop training curricula for military personnel, civilian supervisors, and civilian employees in support of non-clinical prevention elements. Collaborate with various levels of management and personnel on primary prevention program issues and concerns.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must complete DoD SPARX Knowledge Part 1 and 2, training and complete all requirements to obtain the DoD Prevention Badge within 6 months of employment.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes reviewing public health data to identify prevention program needs for future planning and risk factors. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Health and Human Services, Social Work, or Social Science. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address EF-APF-WAT495 III CORPS SENIOR CDR AUG TDA DO NOT MAIL Fort Cavazos, TX 76544 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk