Primary Prevention Specialist (PREV WF)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a Primary Prevention Specialist (PREV WF), Position Description Number T0069P01 and is part of the WY Joint Forces Headquarters ARNG, Wyoming National Guard. This is a Title 5 Excepted Service position. Military affiliation is not required.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is to implement and support integrated prevention programs. It collaboratively identifies, implements, and assesses public health-informed and evidence-based prevention policy, practices, programs and processes. Supports healthy climate/culture to eliminate harassment, sexual violence, family violence and self-directed harm using a public health perspective and socio-ecological theoretical lens. This involves an integrated, multi-agency, and collaborative approach with other Wings/Regions, Joint Force Headquarters (JFHQ), and local programs with a nexus to integrated primary prevention (IPP) efforts. Serves as the point of contact for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities; provides program coordination and serves as the subject matter expert for the Wing/Region IPP program. Serves as the Primary Prevention Integrator (PPI) managing all aspects of a complex integrated primary prevention program (P3) for the Wyoming National Guard. Serves as a Wyoming National Guard point of contact for the suicide prevention program, workplace and domestic violence programs in a non-clinical primary prevention, here after referred to as prevention, role in coordination with applicable offices and community agencies.

Requirements

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS and NOTES: U.S. Citizenship Required. Employees are paid through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT). May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. GS-0101-11 positions are within the professional series IAW 5 USC §3319, and compensably disabled preference eligible veterans (CPS/CP) are not automatically placed at the top of the Certificate of Eligibles (5 USC §3313). Eligibles will be listed in score order, including veterans' preference points. Indefinite position may convert to Permanent if funding/position is available. Upon conversion to permanent, may be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period. Recruitment/Relocation Incentive MAY BE authorized, if eligible. Subject to funding and approval. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized in lieu of incentives. Indefinite employees may be terminated or displaced at management's discretion with a 30-day written notice. 1. 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. 2. Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 3. 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, including drill weekends. 4. May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. 5. The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory. 6. 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. 7. Should complete DoD SPARX Training within 90 days of start date, if not already completed.

Qualifications and evaluation

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): External Awareness Partnering Technical Creditability CATEGORY RATING Once the application process is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to determine if you are qualified for this job. Applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be placed in a numeric group based upon ranking factors such as knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors as reflected in their application package. Eligible candidates will be forwarded to the hiring manager to conduct a Panel Review prior to the HR issuing the Certificate of Eligibles. The purpose of the Panel Review is for Subject Matter Experts an opportunity to review eligible candidates to determine who should move forward to the interview process based on the candidates' received application materials and qualifications. The quality categories are: a. Highly Qualified: To be highly qualified, an applicant is considered by the Human Resources Office and Subject Matter Expert (selecting official) as being highly proficient in all the requirements of the job and can perform effectively in the position almost immediately or with a minimum amount of training and/or orientation. b. Well-Qualified: To be well qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in most, but not all, of the requirements of the position. May require some training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. c. Qualified: To be qualified, an applicant meets the minimum qualifications of the position and is proficient in some, but not all, of the position's requirements. May require extensive training or orientation to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, your rating can and will be adjusted to reflect your abilities more accurately, or you may lose consideration for this position. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job-related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, in addition to meeting the basic entry requirements, applicants may substitute education for experience if it directly relates if in possession of 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. (Must include legible copies of transcripts with application.) 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 to apply

Resumes must adhere to the two-page limit and must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications, and other position requirements listed in the advertisement. If a resume is received that exceeds two-pages, only the first two pages of your submission will be reviewed. To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Resume - Required * Resume length limited to two-pages or less. * Full name, mailing address, email address, and phone numbers where you can be reached * A narrative of your work (paid or unpaid), training, education, and/or other experiences that may be related to this vacancy * Show actual begin and end dates (e.g., 02/2015 - 03/2017 or Feb 2017 - Mar 2017) format and hours worked per week for all work experience submitted. * List all pertinent civilian and military experiences. * Describe duties (work experience) in your own words. Do not submit copies or official position descriptions. 2. Transcripts (if claiming education) 3. Certifications (if applicable to the position being hired). 4. SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (if applicable): Current or former federal employees must submit an SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type. 5. Cover Letter - Optional 6. Veterans Documentation: (if applicable, see below) *** If claiming Veterans' Preference 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 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 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 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 personnel office, unit or higher commander. VETERANS' PREFERENCE ELIGIBLES: Provide supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims e.g., DD 214, SF-15, VA Disability Ratings, etc. (if applicable) Applicant MUST submit appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in loss of veteran's preference. Legible copy of DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty," which shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. 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: Prior to appointment, agency will require veteran to provide a copy of the DD-214. a. CPS - 10-Point 30 Percent Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 30% or more. b. CP - 10-Point Compensable Disability Preference based on a service-connected disability of 10% or more, but less than 30%. c. XP - 10-Point Disability Preference; granted to recipients of the Purple Heart, persons with a non-compensable service-connected disability (less than 10%). d. XP - 10-Point Derived Preference; granted to widow/widower or mother of a deceased veteran, or spouse or mother of a disabled veteran. e. TP - 5-point preference. f. SSP - 0-point Preference If claiming 10-point preference, submit a Standard Form (SF-15) "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference." (http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) Military retirees at the rank of major, lieutenant commander, or higher are not eligible for preference in appointment unless they are disabled veterans. (This does not apply to Reservists who will not begin drawing military retired pay until age 60.) For non-disabled users, active duty for training by National Guard or Reserve soldiers does not qualify as "active duty" for preference. Additional Resource: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

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 (https://www.sss.gov/register/) Do not send/fax/courier/email any applications or resumes to the Wyoming National Guard Human Resource Office, you must apply on-line via www.USAJOBS.gov. The Human Resource can only process materials received through USA Jobs. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Required Documentation Applicants who meet one of the Department of Defense (DoD) Priority Placement Program (PPP) categories below must submit the corresponding documentation to claim hiring priority: A. DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Applicants claiming this eligibility must submit: Completed Form: DD Form 3145-3: Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist Separation Action: A copy of your Termination/Separation SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) documenting your separation and stating your priority placement eligibility. Official Notification: A copy of your official Notice of Separation confirming your eligibility. B. DoD MR and NG Preference-Eligible Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement Applicants claiming this eligibility must submit: Completed Form: DD Form 3145-2: Military Reserve and Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist Separation Action: A copy of your Termination/Separation SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) documenting your separation and stating your priority placement eligibility. Official Notification: A copy of your official Notice of Separation confirming your eligibility. C. DoD Retained Grade Employees Applicants claiming this eligibility must submit: Completed Form: DD Form 3145-1: DoD Retained Grade Self-Certification Checklist Retained Grade Action: A copy of your SF-50 effecting your placement into retained grade status. Reduction/Reclassification Notice: A copy of your official management notification letter (e.g., Reduction in Force (RIF) notice or classification downgrade letter). D. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) & Noncompetitive Hiring Options Eligible spouses of active-duty military members relocating to the local commuting area must submit: Completed Checklist: DD Form 3145-4: DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) PPP Checklist. Mandatory 30-Day Rule: The checklist must be completed, signed, and dated within 30 calendar days of the date you submit your application. Outdated, unsigned, or incomplete forms will void priority placement consideration. Proof of Marriage: A copy of your valid marriage certificate or marriage license. Sponsor's PCS Orders: A complete copy of your military sponsor's Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders authorizing travel to the duty station within the commuting area of this position. Federal Employment History (if applicable): If you previously held a permanent civil service position, include your most recent SF-50 showing Leave Without Pay (LWOP) status or separation.