Primary Prevention Specialist; PREV WF Security Clearance

Position: PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) with Security Clearance
Location: Farmingdale

Duties As a Primary Prevention Specialist (PREV WF), GS-0101-12, you will directly support the development and execution of policies, programs, and procedures for implementing integrated primary prevention activities relating to self-directed harm (i.e., self-cutting, drug and alcohol abuse, thoughts of suicide, self-directed abusive thoughts, suicide attempts and suicides), and interpersonal violence (i.e., sexual assault, workplace harassment, and domestic violence), averting harm or abuse before it occurs.

Requirements Conditions of employment
* Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
* May be required to successfully complete a two year trial period.
* Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
* For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed.
* For all other positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment.
* 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.
* Must be able to obtain required certifications, as applicable.
* 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. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE :
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 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : 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.

Must have experience with laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc., relating to the primary prevention of self-directed and interpersonal harm (I.e., self-cutting, drug and alcohol abuse, thoughts of suicide, self-directed and interpersonal abusive thoughts, suicide attempts and suicides) and the development of healthy behaviors, averting harm or abuse before it occurs. "Applicants who meet the DoD Priority Placement Program Retained Grade category are eligible to apply with this preference."

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