PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (Title 5)

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This National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position is for a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF), Position Description Number NGT0029P01 and is part of JFHQ in Sioux Falls, SD. Indefinite Tenure with management option to convert position to permanent without further competition. Person selected for the position may be terminated at any time, upon 30-day written notice. AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: -The Public BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09 - 1 year specialized experience, education or training equivalent to at least the next lower grade level 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. Experience utilizing the organization, its mission and the organizational staff procedures. Experience interacting with a variety of groups and/or individuals; and the ability to apply analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a social science procedural or factual nature. GS-11 - 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. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities (KSAs): - Knowledge of Primary Prevention efforts. - Knowledge of social-ecological systems theory. - Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in program planning. - Skill in development and maintenance of public understanding and sound working relationships with local and community agencies. - Skill in applying professional community organization abilities related to the formulation of needs assessments, development of prevention programs, and the marketing of programs. - Knowledge of complex helping systems and professional organizations, how they positively or negatively affect individual and family welfare, and the multiple ways these systems and organizations operate to deliver services. - Knowledge of planning, conducting and evaluating Primary Prevention training programs. -Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and precedents that are used for developing the action plans to implement approved prevention strategies. -Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the Prevention Programs efforts in order to integrate effective prevention measures. - Knowledge of analytical techniques to identify, analyze and/or recommend solutions to problems encountered and to develop statistical data and narrative reports. Statement of Difference: Applicant(s) selected will be appointed as a GS-09 or GS-11 depending on his or her education, training and experience as noted above. If the individual is appointed at the GS-09, the supervisor, employee, and HRDS will initiate a training agreement. When the required training has been successfully completed, the employee may be promoted to GS-11 without further competition. ** NOTE ** This is a temporary appointment with Indefinite tenure. Management reserves the right to convert this appointment to a permanent position without further competition and will discuss this option with applicants selected for interviews. Person selected for the position may be ter

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