This vacancy is for an Employee Assistance Program Specialist position in the Department of Commerce located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station.

Duties

Perform program management/operations functions in support of the EAP Manager to ensure the effectiveness of the EAP Program. Provide professional counseling services to individuals relative to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Conduct assessments of workforce needs and develops, conducts, and provides prevention education and training. Provide Employee Assistance Program (EAP) guidance to workforce, and supervisors.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.
• This position is telework eligible; however, will require onsite reporting 3 days per week.

Qualifications

This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Employee Assistance Program Specialist, 0101, 12, FPL GS-12 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'Who May Apply' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see Announcement 24-ACSD-12297486-ST-ML. Basic Requirement Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. 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. or Four years of appropriate experience demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field. AND Specialized experience: For the GS-12, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in Federal Service. Experience is defined as: Providing crisis intervention counseling services to include drug and alcohol; Conducting interviews with employees seeking assistance; Performing diagnostic evaluations, interpreting psychological tests and assessments to assess problems, design treatment plans, and issue referrals as necessary; AND Performing program evaluations to ensure EAP compliance and program effectiveness to provide recommendations. Education: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer.

Contacts

• Address Administrative and Customer Support Division 4600 Silver Hill Road Suitland, MD 20746 US
• Name: Megan Lawrence
• Email: [email protected]