Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Specialist

This vacancy is for a GS-0101-12/13, Integrated Primary Prevention Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Assistant Commandant for Human Resources in several U.S. Coast Guard base locations.

Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: 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. To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one

• (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Specialized experience may include the following: Behavior Sciences - Understanding a range of professional concepts, principles, practices, and procedures related to behavioral health, social, familial, and occupational functioning. Integrated Prevention Programs - Ability to assess productivity, effectiveness, and efficiency of program operations and establish criteria to measure and/or predict the attainment of program goals and objectives. To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one
• (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Behavior Sciences - Mastery of a wide range of professional concepts, principles, practices, and procedures related to behavioral health, social, familial, and occupational functioning sufficient to apply various assessment tools and research data to evaluate impact on behavior, personal and team resilience, and command readiness. Integrated Prevention Programs - Expert knowledge of social science principles, concepts and techniques, as related to integrated prevention programs to evaluate, consult, and advise in a variety of settings, thereby promoting a healthy and resilient climate toward the prevention of destructive/problematic behaviors to include suicide, sexual harassment/assault, substance misuse, family/interpersonal/workplace violence. Program and Risk Management - Identifying existing or potential risk and protective factors that could lead to potential problematic behaviors and recommending preventative measures that leadership can take to address risk and increase protective factors.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.