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Duties

Position Description #NGT0033P01 This position is located at the State, Territory, or DC (S/T/DC) Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ) reporting to the Primary Prevention Officer. The primary purpose of this position is to directly support the development and execution of policies, programs, and procedures to implement integrated primary prevention strategies and plans which impact or relate to the primary prevention of workplace harassment and the development of healthy workplace climates and cultures (i.e., bullying, hazing, reprisal and retaliation/ maintaining and fostering unit cohesion, morale, fairness, and connectedness). Identifies risk and protective factors that lead to or protect against unhealthy or unsafe behaviors. Promote or mitigate actions relating to environmental exposure. Due to the specialty nature of these roles this position reports to the Primary Prevention Officer. Description of Duties (shortened): 1. Using issue specific expertise, acts as the program data analyst on Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) as applied to Healthy Climates/Cultures promotion and Harassment prevention. Advances policies outside of the existing military Equal Opportunity (EO) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) offices for equities specific to Healthy Climates/Cultures and Harassment primary prevention. Facilitates dialog between state programs, divisions, directorates, and other areas to capture existing upstream drivers and measures relevant to the earliest prevention of harassment and promotion of healthy climates/cultures. Maintains insight into the National Guard Bureau (NGB) IPP office to track efforts, measurements, and councils. Supports engagement in existing state tools and programs. Identifies the relevancy of NGB and DoD tools to measuring state outcomes in the primary prevention of harassment and promotion of healthy climates/cultures and eliminates redundant and or ineffective programs not supported by data. Consults with and obtains consensus with NGB IPP SME cell. Supports the Joint Force Headquarters' (JFHQ) Primary Prevention Officer in the development and execution of The Adjutant General's (TAG) primary prevention strategic plan. Assists IPP Officer, TAG, Assistant TAG, directorate, and division-level Leadership with data-informed decisions to appropriately resource Healthy Climates/Cultures and Harassment primary prevention activities and requirements throughout the state. Establishes, revises, and reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design to eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment. (50%) 2. Assists with IPP needs assessments. Collects qualitative and quantitative data from Wing/Region activities relative to integrated Healthy Climates/Culture promotion and Harassment prevention to ensure program fidelity. Utilizes outcome data and metrics from the civilian sector within their S/T/DC or region for comparison to NG data. Works with other JFHQ divisions and offices to evaluate relevant NG programs for effectiveness and impact to the primary prevention of harassment and promotion of healthy climates/cultures efforts. Reviews environmental/climate qualitative and quantitative survey data collected. Analyzes and recommends changes to surveys and trainings for Healthy Climates/Cultures and Harassment outcomes, sharing findings with appropriate stakeholders. (30%) 3. Maintains an understanding of EO, EEO, and other Human Resource policies and the working dynamics between primary prevention and response. Maintains collaborative relationships with the JFHQ, Wing, and Brigade (BDE) EO and EEO personnel, NGB, and other relevant support programs. Has an in-depth knowledge of the programs, policies, and processes which drive Army National Guard (ARNG) and Air National Guard (ANG) harassment claims case management and response programming within their S/T/DC. Maintains a parallel and clearly defined supporting role to the JFHQ EO/EEO office's data collection efforts, and advocates prevention messaging with sensitivity to pre-existing trauma. (10%) 4. Supports and participates in state-level committees, boards, and working groups. Provides Healthy Climates/Cultures promotion and Harassment prevention data to Wing/Region Primary Prevention Integrators (PPIs), all councils and boards within the S/T/DC in coordination with and as requested by the IPP Officer. Coordinates with EO/EEO response personnel to ensure alignment of messaging to JFHQ council or board leadership regarding Healthy Climates/Cultures and Harassment. Serves as the Wing/Region PPI's point of contact for all Healthy Climates/Cultures and Harassment prevention efforts and conducts Site Assistance Visits (SAVs) to the Wings and Regions as required. Assists the JFHQ IPP SME cell in facilitating meetings and working groups in accordance with applicable policy and official guidance, as needed. (10%) Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. Selectee will not be appointed untill investigation is complete.
• Will be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Required to obtain and maintain a satisfactory security clearance, AND, as a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to assignment.
• Direct Deposit is mandatory.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance. The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Must be able to obtain required certifications, as applicable.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968.
• An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver’s license is mandatory.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request of the agency a legally required exception from this requirement.

Qualifications

YOU MUST FULLY SUBSTANTIATE IN YOUR OWN WORDS THAT YOU MEET THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW. WHEN EXPLAINING MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE YOU MUST GIVE EXAMPLES. DO NOT COPY FROM THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. EXPLAIN IT IN YOUR OWN WORDS AND GIVE EXAMPLES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: All on-board NG Title 5 Excepted Service employees assigned to Title 5 Excepted Service Integrated Prevention Program, must be certified at the next higher grade-level before considered as eligible for merit promotions to Series GS-0101 Integrated Prevention Program positions; and, must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level. However, a new hire applicant (to include an on-board Title 32 or a Title 5 Competitive Service employee who is employed in a different series' position) must have at least two years on-the-job experiences that are commensurate or equivalent to Integrated Prevention Program business, with demonstrated understanding of the principles and concepts defined by a practical knowledge of family programs, military community services, victim advocacy and/or associated functional areas. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1 year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. Experience, education or training analyzing problems, identifying significant factors, gathering pertinent data and recognizing solutions; preparing reports, plans, policies and various correspondence; evaluating objectives and develop plans to facilitate the availability and effective utilization of various social science resources. Must have knowledge of the organization and its mission and utilized the organizational staff procedures. Experience applying analytical and evaluative techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of social science program operations carried out by administrative or professional personnel, or substantive administrative support functions.

Education

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.

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 that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences.

or

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.

If choosing to certify based of the education substitution option, you must upload a word document stating you are using the education substitution option, your degree and transcript OR the Military Courses completed. If these are not uploaded you will not be referred to the selecting Supervisor.

Contacts

• Address WV JFHQ 1703 Coonskin Drive Charleston, WV 25311 US
• Name: Brittany Lowry
• Phone: 681-895-7476
• Email: [email protected]