Job opening: DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST
Salary: $67 743 - 88 065 per year
Published at: Oct 18 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to manage the installation Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) preventing illicit drug use by active duty members, DoD civilian employees, DoD family members, and other personnel supported by host-tenant agreements through drug testing and outreach/education programs.
Duties
- Manage the Installation Military and Civilian Drug Testing Programs.
- Provide administrative oversight to the DDRP.
- Perform drug testing collector training for collectors.
- Perform evidence-based outreach and prevention education activities.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- SECURITY CLEARANCE: INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL SECURITY CLEARANCE AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
- Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be authorized
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Employee must maintain current certifications
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Category rating and selection procedures will be utilized
- Veterans must submit required documents to receive Veteran's preference
- Position to be filled through Delegated Examining Authority
- A sound background in outreach and prevention of illegal substance abuse is desired.
- Knowledge of drug testing software programs is highly desirable.
- Position may be identified as having “regular contact with children,” requiring a criminal history background check to be completed on any person selected for the position IAW DoD guidance.
- A BA/BS degree, (or equivalent years of work experience) in the field of psychology, counseling, social work, or related social science is desired.
- This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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.
ONLY EXPERIENCE OBTAINED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this position that has given them the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform. Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07), pay band or equivalent. Specialized experience is described as experience with managing drug prevention programs; drug testing and prevention education and training; and/or drug urinalysis testing programs.
OR EDUCATION: Applicants must have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial college transcripts.
OR COMBINATION: Applicants must have equivalent combinations of successful completion in excess of 1 full year of graduate level education and experience to meet total qualification requirements. NOTE: You must submit copies of your unofficial college transcripts.
Selective Placement Factors:
Individuals are ineligible to serve as DDRPMs if they have a record of conviction by courts-martial or civilian criminal court. Additionally, the individuals are ineligible if they have received non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, or a letter or reprimand or similar administrative action for misconduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or drug abuse (including use, possession or distribution). The individual will be asked to certify and will sign a statement certifying this to be true.
Must have no pending civilian criminal action or pending administrative (separation, letter of reprimand/counseling/admonishment for dishonesty, fraud or other integrity offenses). The individual will be asked to certify and will sign a statement certifying this to be true.
Possess an AFMRA-approved civilian collection trainer certification or the ability to meet certification requirements:
Must successfully complete AFMRA-approved "train the trainer" course or one given by an approved organization (e.g., manufacturer, private entity, contractor or Federal Agency).
Once employee achieves sample collection experience of 12 months, must become a certified trainer within 3 months.
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 Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) goals, principles, methods, and techniques for implementation and continued support of the DDRP to include knowledge of the possible effects of illicit drug usage and alcohol misuse on mission accomplishment and community life.
2. Knowledge of accepted training theories, methods, and techniques concerning group dynamics and of the techniques for facilitating groups, teaching classes, and making presentations.
3. Knowledge of the budget process, including developing, maintaining, and executing a budget.
4. Skill in using data bases and office automation programs to produce data from various sources to define problem areas and focus corrective action.
5. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, to manage DDRP and provide educational materials.
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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as boxes of samples, paper, books, small parts, and audio-visual equipment, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the task.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts, which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices and training rooms, and the biohazard risks associated with urine collections. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address AF Life Cycle Management Center
2000 Allbrook Drive
Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433
US
- Name: Hill AFB DEO Inquiry Line
- Phone: (801) 775-6756
- Email: [email protected]
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