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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a RESILIENCE AND RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5421000 and is part of the LA ARNG REINTEGRATION OFFICE, National Guard.
09/27/2024 to 10/17/2024
$59,966 - $77,955 per year
GS 9
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
No
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
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24LAHRO000012561023
811819600
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Develops, implements, coordinates and monitors all aspects of the R3/SPP related to identification, assessment, intervention and preventive education. Develops training modules for each target group that includes development of lesson plans, supporting visual aids, etc. Designs special courses in response to identified trends and needs of the command, e.g., a high risk profile in crimes against persons at work would dictate a course on violence in the workplace, or matters of general Soldier resilience. Coordinates information for seminars, conferences and orientation workshop's as appropriate in providing instruction and specialized intervention education (stress management, low risk decision making, etc.) to soldiers, family members and civilians.
2. Serves as the collection/collaboration point of contact (POC) for the submission of crimes against persons and property, injuries/accidents, spouse abuse, child abuse and suicide attempts/completions in a computerized spreadsheet system. Maintains adequate records and databases to administer the programs information to provide the necessary reports to the MILPO. Coordinates with the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) and State ADCO to provide initial response and support to Commanders and personnel during critical incidents, as well as reviews alcohol offenses and drug positives (to include unit positive urinalysis data) to determine comorbid trends.
3. Creates quality spreadsheets, printouts and graphics for use by commanders, assesses data and provides command consultations to commanders at all levels recommending intervention strategies. Maintains the unit R3/SPP Data reports. Designs and creates effective publications, such as the R3/SPP Newsletter, R3/SPP Alert bulletins, and other training and media materials with an R3/SPP focus. Complies with all regulatory guidelines for publications. Networks with on and off post resources to provide the military community with accurate, up-to-date prevention information. Evaluates R3/SPP, composes drafts of improvement plans with achievable goals within budgetary requirements. Targets possible program problems and designs possible solutions. Serves on command committees and teams as needed representing R3/SPP, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness (CSF) Program, Army Suicide Prevention Program (SPP) and the Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP). Conducts customized briefings for civilian and military personnel regarding the R3/SPP.
4. Provides plans for an efficient resource management program and maximum support of service delivery. Plans include supported projections of long-term soldier readiness and support plans and resource needs to ARNG level trends and directives. Analyzes the MILPO readiness and support budget functions and provide recommendations to resolve existing or forecasted shortages. Provides advice and assistance to accommodate soldier's needs during full or partial unit mobilizations and to alleviate concern of members about soldier/family welfare in the event of mobilization. Provides plans that maximize readiness and support resources for soldier/family member assistance during day-to-day. Assesses, identifies, and determines soldier/family issues, trends, needs, program priorities, and program effectiveness through utilization of appropriate research methods and resources.
5. Prepares and edits a variety of training aids, organizational charts, slides, briefing materials, etc. on all aspects of the programs. Works directly with the various command groups in scheduling events and meetings or development of committees for the programs related to risk reduction. Compiles statistical data for CSF Program and Suicide Prevention database web sites. Compiles other statistics and prepares reports for the organization to include, but not limited to, Resilience Training and Risk Management. Maintains and provides training on automation and automated systems and assures that the automated systems are within the Army and DoD guidelines and policies. Composes complex correspondence, makes extensive travel arrangements, locates and assembles various information for use in reports, briefings, and conferences. Assists in preparing, submitting and follow up on work orders. As required, performs special or one-time assignments or projects, obtains and analyzes pertinent information and provides comments and recommendations to the supervisor.
6. Provides technical and administrative guidance on a variety of functions in support of the MILPO. Coordinates work operations with accountability for quantity and quality of work. Works with and advises management in developing policies and procedures to help solve administrative problems. Provides training when necessary and evaluates overall effectiveness and efficiency of the office and discusses with the supervisor changes in workflow which will increase efficiency of operations.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.
You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.
Must possess a Degree in 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.
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/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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):
Creativity and Innovation, Planning and Evaluating, and Strategic Thinking
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.- Must indicate your salary for each experience worked in.- Must state whether each experience is full or part-time status.*If your resume does not have any of the above requirements, you will automatically be disqualified for the position.* OF 612 - "Optional Application for Federal Employment" (Click Link to Download) Submit only if you do not have a resume.
2. Other supporting documents: OF-306 (MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT) (can be retrieved from https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf)
3. Security Clearance Form (Please complete this form and submit if you do not have at least a "SECRET" security clearance.)
4. If you are claiming ICTAP eligibility you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
5. If you are claiming Veterans Preference you will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of Veterans Preference eligibility such as SF 15 and DD 214.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12561023
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
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This position is located in the Military Personnel Office (MILPO), Army National Guard (ARNG). The primary purpose of this position is to develop, evaluate, coordinate and deliver comprehensive, target group oriented preventive education and training and administrative support in administering the Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program (R3/SPP). The primary objective of resilience is to help Soldiers, families and units develop the resiliency to overcome and respond positively to adversity. The primary objective of risk reduction is to identify units and individuals with high risk profiles, and to provide low risk decision making education to increase the readiness of the soldier. Work requires knowledge of the methods and techniques of education and training in such areas as instruction, development and/or evaluation of curricula, instructional materials and aids.