PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)-Title 5

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)-Title 5, Position Description Number T0061P01 and is part of the WI 115 FW, Wisconsin National Guard.

What you will do

• Advances policies, practices, and plans outside of the existing Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention (R3SP) office, among others, for equities specific to self-directed and interpersonal harm primary prevention.
• Establishes procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design to eliminate barriers to mission accomplishment.
• Conducts educational sessions and briefings for JFHQ leadership and JFHQ Program Managers (i.e., State Family Programs Director, Chaplains, State Equal Opportunity Manager, Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program Manager, IPP SMEs) regarding the primary prevention of self-directed and interpersonal harm.
• Assists with IPP needs assessments.
• Collects qualitative and quantitative data from Region activities relative to integrated self-directed and interpersonal harm prevention to ensure program fidelity using NG furnished measures.
• Maintains a parallel and clearly defined supporting role to existing JFHQ data collection efforts and advocates prevention messaging with sensitivity to pre-existing trauma.
• Supports and participates in state-level committees, boards, and working groups.
• Will be required to support assigned unit on some drill weekends (up to 50% of scheduled drills). *** This is NOT an all-inclusive list of duties. ***

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).
• 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.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

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.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience.

If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Documents you must provide

• To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
• Your resume showing places of employment, titles of positions held (include series and grade, if federal employment), dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
• Official transcripts are required for positive education.
• Other supporting documents: DD-214, SF 50, transcripts, etc.

Benefits

BENEFITS AVAILABLE: Paid Time Off (Annual and Sick Leave) Paid Training Opportunities Paid Time Off for Military Duties Flexible Work Scheduling Fitness/Work Out Time (3hrs/week) 11 Paid Federal Holidays Off Promotion and Advancement Opportunities Work/Life Balance Federal Pension after 5 Years TSP Savings Plan (similar to 401K) Meaningful Work that directly affects the Wisconsin National Guard Challenging and Rewarding Career Professional Development and Mentorship Opportunities

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: Veterans Preference will be considered for this Job Announcement under the Category Rating method QUALIFIED and NOT QUALIFIED.

If you are unsure if you can claim Veteran's Preference click the link to see if you may be eligible: *** Visit the OPM Vet Guide for information on the different categories of Veteran's Preference at: *** Blank SF 15 form can be found here to fill out and attach to your application as needed for claiming 10-point preference: *** Veterans' Preference: A copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service.

In addition, if claiming 10-point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of Purple Heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference). Veterans Information: Veterans' preference must be validated by formal submissions including all necessary supporting documentation.

You must provide acceptable documentation of your preference or appointment eligibility.

Acceptable documentation may be: 1. A copy of your DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 2.

A "certification" that is a written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. 3.

You may obtain a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs reflecting your level of disability for preference eligibility by visiting a VA Regional Office, contacting a VA call center or online. NOTE: Active Duty military members will be required to submit a DD-214 prior to appointment. All other required documents must be uploaded while the announcement is open.

Late submissions will not be accepted. If claiming 10 point preference, you will need to submit a Standard Form, SF-15, "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference."