PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF)
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).
This National Guard position is a GS-0101-11 PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) - TITLE 5, Position Description Number T0029P01.
This position is indefinite with possible permanent status (MAY be converted to permanent status without further competition).
Resumes and other Supporting Documentation must be submitted to [email protected] NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, 06/07/2026.
LOCATION:
Kalispell, MT
This position is also available in Helena, MT, with separate announcements for each location. If you are interested, please refer to the other announcements and indicate your location preferences in your application.
Duties
- Serves as the point of contact for harm and abuse prevention programs and activities; provides program coordination and serves as the subject matter expert for the Wing/Region IPP program. Serves as the Primary Prevention Integrator (PPI) managing all aspects of a complex integrated primary prevention program (P3) for the Wing/Region. Serves as the Wing/Region point of contact for the suicide prevention program, workplace and domestic violence programs in a non-clinical primary prevention, here after referred to as prevention, role in coordination with applicable offices and community agencies. Delivers initial prevention activities, averting harm or abuse before it occurs. Identifies risk and protective factors that lead to or protect against unhealthy or unsafe behaviors. Promotes actions to mitigate environmental factors. Examines and interprets population data from the Wing/Region. Interprets S/T/DC policies and guidance to develop Wing/Region specific policy, plans, objectives and guidance for the operation of local P3. Coordinates the implementation and coordination of all such activities at a local level. Provides professional advisory services and training to Wing/Region Service Members and community agencies concerning available or ongoing violence-related prevention efforts. Utilizes effective presentation and facilitation skills, provides accurate and appropriate technical assistance tailored to specific audiences, and communicates the complexities of prevention issues to stakeholders and the public. Develops coordinated plans for reducing risk factors and promoting protective factors for increased resiliency within the community. Conducts assessments on strengths, weaknesses, opportunity, and threat (SWOT) analyses that form the basis for action, implementation, and program plan development activities. Crafts formal assessments and evaluation processes to monitor outreach programs and services through evaluation of activities. Collects or obtains local data and reports quarterly activities to Wing/Region and JFHQ leadership, and respective boards, counsels, and committees as applicable. Implements state policies and other official guidance at the local level. Responsible for overseeing program compliance with local guidance and ensuring program fidelity. Assists leaders in developing and monitoring the effectiveness of their P3. Advises leaders at all levels of best practices and evidence-based programs, policies, and plans that increase prevention readiness within their organizations.
- Supports inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the Wing/regional leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups. Represents their population’s integrated prevention efforts as a member of leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups. Collects, consolidates, and presents relevant prevention program data to leadership advisory committees, boards, and working groups. Briefs Commanders and senior personnel on Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP), as defined in applicable policy and official guidance, to obtain optimum support for IPP activities. Below the JFHQ level, chairs leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups, as requested by leadership.
- Serves as the Wing/Region liaison for local military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish resource links and community partnerships. Incorporates comprehensive strategies to enhance community strengths, address broad-based community needs, suggest community problem solving methods, and forge community connections. Establishes networking, advocacy, and collaboration processes through which to promote IPP to the community. Ensures curriculums and community intervention initiatives for each P3 are research-based and supported by the evidence. Attends relevant community committee meetings to provide input and obtain information related to prevention issues. Consolidates findings from needs assessments and other data sources looking for possible effects of prevention efforts with all respective agencies and leadership, to recommend implementation strategies ensuring data-driven allocations of time and resources. Networks with internal programs and offices at the Wing/Region, or JFHQ (such as Behavioral Health, Equal Opportunity, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response, Family Programs, Yellow Ribbon, and Substance Abuse Program) to standardize and synchronize training and evaluation in order to provide a well-coordinated approach to prevention.
- Responsible for developing and overseeing healthy climate, resiliency, risk reduction activities, trainings, and communication campaigns within the Wing/Region. Advises Wing/Region commanders in communicating prevention plans and programs to subordinate units. Responsible for adopting JFHQ’s activities and communication campaigns and overseeing the implementation of JFHQ’s IPP strategy within communities in proximity to Units. Serves as consultant and advisor on prevention communications, programming, planning, and processes. Formulates strategies to generate interest, acceptance, and participation by unit leadership, regional community consumers, resource suppliers, and relevant personnel on prevention activities for the general population. Employs health education and communication skills associated with prevention activities to foster healthy social and cultural norms. Identifies and selects mediums that provide the greatest exposure for universal IPP efforts. Creates effective communications campaigns, delivers healthy relationship and living messages to target populations, and coordinates with Public Affairs to facilitate effective media coverage. Evaluates the effectiveness of prevention communications campaigns. Collaborates with respective multi-disciplinary teams in developing and implementing techniques for determining impacts and outcomes of communication efforts. Ensures that the program complies with all applicable National/State policy, and other official guidance.
- Recruits, trains, and facilitates military volunteers for prevention activity implementation. Provides technical oversight to service members (DSG/M-Day) within the Wing/Region who are assigned to perform integrated prevention activities at the Unit level. Conducts trainings around prevention activities, processes, and planning. Oversees military volunteers who are supporting the implementation of the program to ensure fidelity.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- United States Citizenship is required.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. The incumbent of this position description must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
- 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.
- Required to obtain and maintain receive the DoD mandated Defense Sexual Assault Advocate Credentialing Program (D-SAACP) certification and maintain certification through meeting annual continuing education training requirements.
- May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
- The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver’s license is mandatory.
- Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
- This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- External applicants must be able to start within 6 months of selection.
PLACEMENT STATUS/TENURE OF SELECTEE FOR A NON PERMANENT T5 POSITION:
TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 5 permanent current employees of this agency if selected: This is an obligated position. If a permanent employee in the Title 5 MT NG Excepted civil service employee accepts this position, he/she will retain their permanent status AND have rights to return to their previous Title 5 position.
TEMPORARY PROMOTION/REASSIGNMENT/CHANGE TO LOWER GRADE - For Title 5 Term/Indefinite current employees of this agency if selected: This is an obligated position. If a Term/Indefinite employee in the Title 5 MT NG Excepted civil service employee accepts this position, he/she will retain their Term/Indefinite status AND may have rights to return to their previous Title 5 position (if still available).
INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT - For Current Title 32 (any Status) or Title 5 NTE/VRA employees of this agency if selected: This is an obligated position. If an on-board employee in the Title 32 or NTE T5 excepted civil service accepts this position, he/she will convert to a T5 Indefinite appointment (tenure 3) with possible permanent status. This employee will have NO reemployment rights to their previous T32 position; but may be reinstated to Title 5 NTE/VRA position if still available.
INDEFINITE APPOINTMENT - Applicants that are not currently a MT NG federal employee: This is an obligated position. Selectee will be appointed as an Indefinite T5 employment with possible permanent status (tenure 3).
QUALIFICATIONS
Basic Requirements:
A. Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
B. 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
C. 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.
AND
Must also have one year of specialized experience, education or training equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector which provided specialized 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. The specialized experience must also include 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.
RESUME REQUIREMENTS:
Resume must have complete dates, work schedule, and/or hours worked per week for both civilian and military employment. (Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) Use of year only and unspecified work schedule will result in disqualification. Each applicant must fully substantiate -in their own words- that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience listed above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do NOT copy and paste from the vacancy announcement, position description or others' resumes. Also, make sure the applicant's name is on every document submitted, otherwise it will NOT be considered.
OPTIONAL QUESTIONS
The following four narrative questions provide an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question.
Please address the optional questions below in your resume:
1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government?
Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience.
2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness?
Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes.
3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role?
Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired.
4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements?
Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
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, Example: 2 JAN 1980 to 3 MAR 1981; 0800-1630 M-F or JAN 1980 to MAR 1981; 40 hrs/wk) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents:
- Official transcripts to validate education requirement if option A. or B. is being used to qualify for this position.
If applicable:
- If currently employed by the federal government, include a copy of your latest SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action
- If currently or formerly a member of the Montana Air or Army National Guard, include a copy of your DD 214, NGB 22, Statement of Service, current Leave and Earnings Statement, Commander Memorandum and/or other documentation related to service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), current service status and/or dates of impending separation.)
Resumes and other Supporting Documentation must be submitted to [email protected] NO LATER THAN SUNDAY 06/07/2026
BENEFITS
- A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $74,678.00 - $97,087.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
