PREVENTION SPECIALIST

About the role

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Prevention Specialist at an Air or Space Force installation.

What you will do

• This DHA encompasses a variety of job titles listed below: Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Prevention Program Manager (PREV WF)/9GP32 Chief, Integrated Prevention (PREV WF)/6VNH30101CVBS1 Chief, Integrated Prevention (PREV WF)/9GP10 Chief, Integrated Prevention (PREV WF)/9GP31 Chief, Policy Division - Integrated Resilience (PREV WF)/9L9S682 Chief, Policy Division - Integrated Resilience (PREV WF)/9S682 Compliance and Training Analyst (PREV WF)/04586 Data Scientist (PREV WF)/04658 Deputy Director, Integrated Resilience Directorae (PREV WF)/9LAR4937 Director, Integrated Prevention and Response (PREV WF)/9GP20 Executive Staff Support Officer (PREV WF)/9L64455 Healthy Climates/Cultures and Harassment Primary Prevention SME (PREV WF) /04492 ISDV Policy Analyst (PREV WF)/9LAR9732 ISDV Prevention Program Evaluation Specialist (PREV WF)/9LAR9952 ISDV Prevention Program Evaluation Specialist (PREV WF)/9LAR9953 ISDV Research & Development Division Chief (PREV WF)/9LA9S11292 ISDV Researcher (PREV WF)/9LAR5926 Lead ISDV Researcher (PREV WF)/9LAR9615 Partnerships and Initiatives Branch Chief (PREV WF)/04611 Policy and Integration Branch Chief (PREV WF)/9LA9S11414 Prevention Analyst (PREV WF)/9GP17 Prevention Coordination Specialist (PREV WF)/6VNH30101CVBN1 Prevention Coordination Specialist (PREV WF)/9GP18 Prevention Evaluation Specialist (PREV WF)/04483 Prevention Operations Program Manager (PREV WF)/9PAR39759 Prevention Specialist (PREV WF)/04491 Prevention Specialist (PREV WF)/04678 Prevention Specialist (PREV WF)/9D060 Prevention Specialist (PREV WF)/9GP09 Program Analyst (PREV WF)/04613 Program Elements Analyst (PREV WF)/04486 Research Coordinator (PREV WF) /AR5744 Self-Directed Harm Primary Prevention SME (PREV WF) /04497 Senior Policy Analyst/9LAR52178 Sexual Assault Prevention and Response SME (PREV WF)/04496 Strategic Communications Branch Chief (PREV WF)/9LAR50375 Strategy and Communication Analyst (PREV WF)/9LAR7458 Strategy and Communication Analyst (PREV WF)/9LAR8049 Supervisory Integrated Prevention and Response Director (PREV WF)/H31MWS00030 Supervisory Integrated Prevention Chief (PREV WF)/H31MWS00023 Supervisory Integrated Prevention Chief (PREV WF)/H31MWS00024 Supervisory Integrated Prevention Chief (PREV WF)/H31MWS00167 (Replaces H31MWS00023) Technical Writer/Policy Analyst (PREV WF)/04495 Responsibilities: ***Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level*** Ensure primary prevention education and skill building of two or more behaviors are implemented as designed, monitored for fidelity, and evaluated in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Air Force (DAF) guidance.
• Ensure program compliance with regulations, laws, policies, and directives associated with mandated administrative support programs.
• Support the Installation Community Action Team (CAT) in executing established initiatives.
• Perform other clerical and administrative work in support of the program(s).
• Accomplish professional development and maintain technical proficiency.
• Plan, organize, and direct the activities of integrated prevention, ensuring that installation prevention efforts comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs.
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represent integrated prevention with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Manage all aspects of a complex integrated prevention program for the installation.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with 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.

How you will be evaluated

Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully.

Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire.

If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are required and must be provided with your application for this Public Notice.
• Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration.
• Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
• Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
• Online Application - Questionnaire Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts.
• You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable.
• Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
• Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
• Veterans: If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran or Veteran's Preference - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge).
• This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD Form 214.
• If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces.
• NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15 form.
• 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/discharge 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.

What to expect next

After you submit your application, you will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Your application will remain active through the open period of this Public Notice. Once this Public Notice closes, you must reapply.

Additional information

For Direct Hire (DHA) Positions: This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated in the "Highly Qualified" or "Best Qualified" Category on the rating criteria for this vacancy.

You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

Additionally, if you are serving on a term appointment in the competitive service, you may be converted to a career or career-conditional appointment without further competition. NOTE: Current federal civilian employees may apply for this position and if selected, a break in service of at least 3 days may be required prior to appointment to this position.

Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025.

When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.