Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is: Serve as Program Manager for the Air National Guard world-wide Suicide Prevention Program (SPPM) concerning policy development, administration, management, training, and clinical guidance implemented at 90 Air National Guard Wings. Advises Chief, National Guard Bureau through J1 Directorate on all ANG matters of Suicide Prevention. Initiates policy changes as well as reviews, updates, interprets and implements existing policy. Acts on behalf of the Branch Chief in their absence for all issues related to Suicide Prevention and strategy for Warrior Resilience and Fitness. Answers inquiries and provides information to Wing Directors of Psychological Health (WDPHJ, ANG Medical units, MAJCOMS, HQ USAF, and other DoD components concerning Suicide Prevention plans, standards and reporting requirements. DUTY 1: Performs duties as the Suicide Prevention Manager. DUTY 2: Works directly with the Warrior Resilience Fitness Division (WRF), per current Organization chart in coordinating future requirements planning and resourcing by contributing executive leadership advice and expertise relating to all activities of the Medical directorate related to the Suicide Prevention Program. DUTY 3: Assists in the development and maintenance of professional standards of service, initiating and effecting changes in methods that will promote an efficient and effective National Guard Suicide Prevention Program. DUTY 4: Administers, tracks, and analyzes data associated with ANG Suicide Prevention Program. DUTY 5: Assists the Chief of Behavioral Health in the development and implementation of suicide prevention outreach and prevention programs, resources and training. DUTY 6: Reviews research requirements and initiatives for the program and make recommendations to and coordinate program evaluation efforts with the NGB/SGOW Chief, Behavioral Health Branch. DUTY 7: Provides suicide prevention training and referral resources for ANG leadership, ANG units, Directors of Psychological Health, ANG members and their families designed to reduce psychological health risks including self-harm, workplace violence, substance misuse and other factors that may impact the suicide risk of the ANG community. DUTY 8: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Supervises one Behavioral Health Program Manager, and one Behavioral Health Program assistant. DUTY 9: Prepares agenda for meetings, compiles statistical data, and prepares a variety of recurring reports. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements for 0185 series and Group Standard for Professional & Scientific Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: Degree: social work. Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Must provide transcripts. 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 Social Worker. Examples of specialized experience Examples of specialized experience include: Thorough knowledge of AF/NGB and Mental Health Program goals, objectives, policies, and regulations to effectively implement, develop, and improve psychological health programs targeting service members and their families. Thorough knowledge of program data and resources to effectively negotiate with management as well as outside agencies to accept and implement new policies and procedures that assess organizational effectiveness, even when such changes will demand extensive changes from established procedures or professional practices. Thorough knowledge and principles, clinical practices, clinical assessments and techniques in assessing, intervening, and providing clinical services to service members and their families. Knowledge of domestic abuse to include dynamics domestic violence, the cycle of violence and its impact on children who witness domestic abuse. Considerable knowledge of complex helping systems, professions, and organizations, how they affect psychological well-being, and the multiple uses of such systems, professions and organization to deliver services. Knowledge of professional and organizations who deliver psychological health clinical treatment services. Knowledge, skills and experience in the following areas: utilization of computer systems including word processing and data base management; Program design and development; Research and program analysis; Training to include development and implementation of training programs and curricula. 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-0185/ 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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. Professional knowledge of Mental Health practices, principles, and theory for cases involving a wide range of psychosocial and environmental problems with impulsive behavior that may be self-destructive or depredatory and provide training in these areas to other health care professionals. 2. Comprehensive and detailed knowledge and understanding of governing policies, precedent setting decisions, procedures, program directives and public laws issued by Congress, the Depart of Defense. and HQ USAF regarding a comprehensive ANG world-wide PHP. 3. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative techniques for analyzing and measuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of Mental Health programs, along with knowledge of the m Issi on, organization, and work processes throughout the world-wide programs, and the relationship of support activities to such missions, to develop sound recommendations. 4. Ability to gather, assemble. and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process in briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top I eve! management use and decision-making. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in-writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy, and diplomacy. 6. Knowledge and experience in working with cross functional teams both internally and externally to plan, organize, and direct multi-year strategic planning, goal matrix and metrics to evaluate overall PHP goals and objectives. 7. Practical knowledge of the goals, objectives, work force composition, work methods and functions or programs served, which is sufficient to enable the incumbent to determine whether request; for manpower and request for expenditures are proper?? necessary, and timely. NGB suicide prevention experience is desired. 8. Knowledge of safety, security, EEO, and personnel management regulations, practices, and procedures. 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. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.