This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Department of the Defense Prevention Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as the Prevention Integrator (MULTIDISCIPLINARY) (PREV WF), Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-9, Integrated Prevention Division.

Duties

Evaluate primary prevention activities and review primary prevention research to recommend acceptable adaptations for integrated primary prevention. Provide technical support to prevention specialists across the agency. Analyze agency-wide primary prevention related plans to prepare specific analyses. Determine strategies for implementing integrated primary prevention activities to evaluate the outcome of integrated primary prevention efforts. Integrate new primary prevention efforts within existing agency programs to streamline resources and create efficiencies. Write research- and data-informed policies to establish the means by which the Integrated Prevention Advisory Group (I-PAG) workforce implement primary prevention efforts. Lead evaluations and/or audits to facilitate quality implementation. Work across the public sector to identify partnerships integral to the agency or other federal agencies.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• SECRET CLEARANCE - You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• DoDI 6400.11, this position requires that within six months of employment all requirements to apply for and obtain Level 4 of the DoD Credentialing Program for Prevention Personnel (D-CPPP) must be completed in compliance with OSD guidance.

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. Basic Requirement for Prevention Integrator (MULTIDISCIPLINARY) (PREV WF). A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: A 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 C. Experience: 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes overseeing primary prevention efforts related to sexual assault, harassment, suicide, retaliation, domestic violence, and/or child abuse and neglect; assisting with writing policy guidance for use in prevention; analyzing primary prevention programs to recommend improvements to better inform decision making; assisting with providing consultation to staff personnel regarding the implementation of strategies designed to decrease and/or eliminate harmful behaviors risky/unhealthy behavior; and conducting research and/or translating research findings into primary prevention efforts. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address HT-W4YNAA OFC OF THE DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF G-9 DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk