Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position: To serve as Program Manager over the JBSA Drug Demand Reduction Prevention Program (DDRP), an installation-wide education and prevention program.

Duties

Duty 1: Plans, organizes, manages, and directs the activities of the JBSA Drug Demand Reduction Program (JBSA DDRP) ensuring the JBSA DDRP complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Duty 2: Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Duty 3: Develops annual budget and resource requirements to meet program objectives. Duty 4: Develops and conducts anti-drug education classes. Duty 5: Serves as Military Liaison to local community for counter-drug efforts. Duty 6: Establishes and maintains referral information.

Requirements

• Must complete initial online questionnaire and additional assessment(s)
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• PCS will NOT be paid
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• A strong background in Chain of Custody procedures.
• Duty hours may vary, requiring working nights and possibly weekends.
• May be required to carry a cell phone.
• Is required to participate in the JBSA DDRP afterhours and weekend on call program.
• May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• Must be able to maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements for 0101 series and Group Standard for Professional & Scientific Positions. 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 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes applying knowledge of behavioral models, principles, concepts, and methodology. Knowledge of operating and managing a Drug Demand Reduction Prevention program to include the implementation of a drug testing program for military and civilians including education, training, and threat assessment. Comprehensive knowledge of Air Force policies and procedures as it pertains to the Air Force Drug Testing program for military and civilian personnel in TDP. Knowledge of marketing and publicity techniques and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, prepare and present briefings, coordinate planning efforts, and manage wide variety of program activities. To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education, click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices related to the Drug Demand Reduction Program as well as governmental policies concerning substance abuse and knowledge of possible effects of illicit drug usage on the installation's mission and community life. 2. Knowledge and skill to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, devise solutions to problems, and identify changes and trends and knowledge of youth and family systems theories, and the ability to apply them in conducting comprehensive outreach and prevention. 3. Knowledge of marketing and publicity techniques to promote the program and drug free lifestyle; knowledge of urinalysis drug testing and drug abuse/prevention programs and knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. 5. Knowledge of DoD budgeting processes, including developing, maintaining accountability requirements and constraints regarding expenditures of program funds and knowledge of budgeting processes, including developing, maintaining accountability requirements and constraints regarding expenditures of program funds. 6. Ability to supervise employees and skill to teach drug-testing techniques to employees and ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to work with widely diverse individuals and community organizations and develop joint ventures. 7. Proficiency in desktop computer operations including Word, Power Point, Excel and Outlook. Other Significant Facts: Background in urinalysis drug testing, outreach and substance abuse programs is highly desirable. Safeguards confidential information and/or files. Bachelors Degree in Social Science Human Resources Management, Management, or Marketing or five years of DDRP management experience is desirable. 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.

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 here to check accreditation.

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.

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ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt

Contacts

• Address JBSA Fort Sam Houston 2484 Stanley Rd, Bldg 2263, Ste 323 JBSA Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: DO.NOT.EMAIL@CALL.ONLY