PREVENTION ANALYST

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. 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 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level which equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) to successfully perform the duties of the Airman and Family Readiness Program Specialist. Examples of specialized experience includes Knowledge of a wide range of social science and social work principles and concepts and practices relating to the A&FR program areas. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. Comprehensive and professional knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies as well as behavioral, social science and/or public health practices principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence and promotion of helping, seeking and resilience. 2. Thorough knowledge of a wide range of delivery systems relating to violence prevention and the multiple uses of such systems. 3. In-depth knowledge of DAF culture, military family dynamics, related professional fields, and a thorough knowledge of the DAF community and the unique challenges that DAF families face; or equivalent knowledge. 4. Knowledge of quantitative techniques and methods used to develop, adapt, modify, and apply models to resolve problems or define and clarify alternative solutions to inform prevention efforts; ability to formulate and conduct assessments and evaluations to implement and monitor primary prevention plans. 5. Skill and ability to provide professional advisory services, develop and utilize appropriate data collection techniques and design, build, and use models and simulation techniques for prevention. 6. Ability to identify individual and community risk and protective factors in order to determine needed primary prevention activities to meet the needs of the base populace. Ability to work well with others in a team approach and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. SIGNIFICANT FACTS: 1. A Master’s degree or higher in a behavioral, social science, or related discipline appropriate to this position is preferred. 2. Knowledge and experience within primary prevention is highly desired. 3. Must obtain, maintain and renew credentialing as required by a credentialing board identified by the DoD and specified in policy. 4. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. 5. This position requires a high degree of discretion in relation to sensitive information of which the incumbent is aware. 6. The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. 7. Position requires flexibility and adaptability to implement DAF’s frequent program and policy modifications, which are often made quickly in response to evolving environments, mission sets and risk/protective factors. 8. The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. 9. Incumbent must meet screening/suitability criteria listed in DoD and DAF guidance. 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.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Prevention Analyst at an Air Force/Space Force installation.