Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position:

Duties

Use child development theories and latest research on child development to educate and make referrals. Conduct staff assistance to commanders, units and childcare givers regarding Family Advocacy Program (FAP) through fact sheets, informational papers, briefings, and training. Analyze data and report the results to determine success of the program and suggest possible changes for better results. Participate in conferences and training to keep abreast of new developments and information. Plan, develop, and disseminate Family Advocacy Program (FAP) information to units, families and individuals according to regulation and needs. Collaborate with local resources and community agencies to provide Family Advocacy Program (FAP) services and education to clients. Conduct home visits and school visits to provide Family Advocacy Program (FAP) education and services.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A favorable Child Care National Agency Check with Inquiries (CNACI) is required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the basic requirement AND qualification 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 Family Advocacy Program Specialist: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position, such as Social Work, Psychology, Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, Behavioral Science or Counseling, Education, Community Health, or Public Health. OR 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 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. AND 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 in the Federal service which includes providing education in the areas of domestic violence, child abuse, and sexual assault, or other related social services; provide information and referral to clients for various social service programs; facilitate group discussions regarding applicable laws, policies, and regulations governing the prevention of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next 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: Social Work, Psychology, Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, Behavioral Science or Counseling, Education, Community Health, or Public Health. 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. Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-09).

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 FU-W6B6AA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG DUGWAY DO NOT MAIL Dugway, UT 84022 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]