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PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (T32)

Department of the Army

Army National Guard Units

56th TC

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (T32), PD# D2634P01 and is part of the RI 56th Troop Command. This position serves as the implementer of the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program. The primary purpose of this position is to implement and support integrated prevention programs.

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (T32), PD# D2634P01 and is part of the RI 56th Troop Command. This position serves as the implementer of the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program. The primary purpose of this position is to implement and support integrated prevention programs.

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Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/04/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 4, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

East Greenwich, RI

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $84,579 - $109,959 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11

Promotion potential 11

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Term - Indefinite

Occupations and job series

• 0101 Social Science

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number RI-13002637-RIARNG-26-048 Control number 877399300

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Federal employees - Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Managements hiring rules and pay scales.

Federal employees - Excepted service

Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.

National Guard and reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency

Open to current Service members within the RI Army National Guard (RIARNG), or a Service Member willing and eligible to transfer into the RIARNG

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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 nonclinical 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.

Supports inter- and intra-personal violence prevention efforts and programming through the Wing/regional leadership advisory committees, boards and working groups. Represents their populations 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.

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 JFHQs activities and communication campaigns and overseeing the implementation of JFHQs 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.

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.

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Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. This is an excepted service position that requires military membership in the Rhode Island Army National Guard, prior to the effective date of placement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. Incumbent must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment of the Gun Control Act. 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.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, an appropriate valid drivers license is mandatory.
• This is a National Guard dual status technician position which requires military membership.

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADES: E6-E9, WO1-WO3, O1-O3

You must indicate your rank somewhere on your resume.

Military Requirements:

For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

DEGREE: a behavioral or social science degree; 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: a combination of education and experience that provided you 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 (4) years of appropriate experience that demonstrates candidate has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

1 year equivalent to at least the GS-09 level; experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

Education

You must complete the following education requirement to qualify for this position:

Degree: a behavioral or social science degree; or related disciplines appropriate to the position that included at least 24 semester hours of course work in the behavioral or social sciences

Or

Combining Education and Experience: a combination of education and experience that provided you 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

Additional information

Indefinite employment is defined as an excepted appointment with indefinite time limitations and is used when the appointment is expected to extend beyond one year. Candidate may be terminated with a 30-day notice. Should the need for the indefinite time limitations placed on this position no longer exist, the indefinite appointment could be converted to permanent action without further competition and you may be required to serve a trial period upon conversion.

If an applicant from the Competitive Service is selected, he or she will have to convert to the Excepted Service.

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

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):

• Knowledge of Primary Prevention efforts
• Knowledge of social-ecological systems theory
• Knowledge and experience in the organization, management, and administration of programs and services to participate in program planning
• Skill in development and maintenance of public understanding and sound working relationships with local and community agencies
• Skill in applying professional community organization abilities related to the formulation of needs assessments, development of prevention programs, and the marketing of programs
• Knowledge of complex helping systems and professional organizations, how they positively or negatively affect individual and family welfare, and the multiple ways these systems and organizations operate to deliver services
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication to include report writing and maintaining proper records to document services provided
• Knowledge of and skill in planning, conducting and evaluating Primary Prevention training programs
• Knowledge of the regulations, policies, and precedents that are used for developing the action plans to implement approved prevention strategies
• Ability to plan and adequately support the needs of National Guard members by determining what the future needs of the Service Member are through the interpretation and analysis of studies, and trends
• Knowledge of policies and requirements for the development and analysis of the Prevention Programs efforts in order to integrate effective prevention measures
• Knowledge of automated data systems to maintain information
• Knowledge of analytical techniques to identify, analyze and/or recommend solutions to problems encountered and to develop Statistical data and narrative reports

Benefits

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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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

REQUIRED:

• 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.
• Assessment Questionnaire
• Official Transcripts (required if using education to be considered)

OPTIONAL:

• Cover Letter
• Related Professional Certificates
• OF 306
• DD214
• SF50 (current or prior federal service, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action SF50)
• Performance Appraisal Assessment

Other supporting documents, such as college transcript(s) if qualifying based on education, must be submitted in English. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in automatic disqualification.

Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Any and all resumes must be written in your own words, plagiarism is considered to be dishonest and unethical and will automatically disqualify you from the position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

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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/13002637

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

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Agency contact information

Natalia Lindgren

Phone 401-557-6109 Email natalia.lindgren.civ@army.mil Address RI 56th Troop Command

2841 South County Trail

East Greenwich, RI 02818

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

Required Documents

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To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

REQUIRED:

• 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.
• Assessment Questionnaire
• Official Transcripts (required if using education to be considered)

OPTIONAL:

• Cover Letter
• Related Professional Certificates
• OF 306
• DD214
• SF50 (current or prior federal service, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action SF50)
• Performance Appraisal Assessment

Other supporting documents, such as college transcript(s) if qualifying based on education, must be submitted in English. Failure to submit the required documentation will result in automatic disqualification.

Please ensure your resume accurately reflects the duties and responsibilities under each position you have held with each employer. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. It is your responsibility to make sure your resume states complete information for each job entry (beginning and ending dates of employment stated as MM/YYYY; and total hours worked per week). If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position. Any and all resumes must be written in your own words, plagiarism is considered to be dishonest and unethical and will automatically disqualify you from the position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

How to Apply

Help

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/13002637

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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Agency contact information

Natalia Lindgren

Phone 401-557-6109 Email natalia.lindgren.civ@army.mil Address RI 56th Troop Command

2841 South County Trail

East Greenwich, RI 02818

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Expand Hide next steps

Fair and transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

Financial suitability New employee probationary period

Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy

Selective Service Signature and false statements

Social security number request

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

Indefinite employment is defined as an excepted appointment with indefinite time limitations and is used when the appointment is expected to extend beyond one year. Candidate may be terminated with a 30-day notice. Should the need for the indefinite time limitations placed on this position no longer exist, the indefinite appointment could be converted to permanent action without further competition and you may be required to serve a trial period upon conversion.

If an applicant from the Competitive Service is selected, he or she will have to convert to the Excepted Service.

Agency contact information

Natalia Lindgren

Phone 401-557-6109 Email natalia.lindgren.civ@army.mil Address RI 56th Troop Command

2841 South County Trail

East Greenwich, RI 02818

US

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a PRIMARY PREVENTION SPECIALIST (PREV WF) (T32), PD# D2634P01 and is part of the RI 56th Troop Command. This position serves as the implementer of the Integrated Primary Prevention (IPP) Program. The primary purpose of this position is to implement and support integrated prevention programs.

Learn more about this agency

Overview

Help

Accepting applications

Posted yesterday · Apply by 08/04/26

Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 4, 2026

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

East Greenwich, RI

1 vacancy

No matching locations found.

Work site options

Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $84,579 - $109,959 per year Pay scale & grade

GS 11

Promotion potential 11

Learn more about pay scale and grade

Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.

Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Term - Indefinite

Occupations and job series

• 0101 Social Science

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No

Drug test Yes Security clearance Secret Financial disclosure required No

Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number RI-13002637-RIARNG-26-048 Control number 877399300

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