Summary This National Guard position is for a RESILIENCE AND RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR, Position Description Number D1990000 and is part of the Oregon National Guard Joint Force Headquarters JFHQ, National Guard. Responsibilities As a RESILIENCE AND RISK REDUCTION PROGRAM COORDINATOR, GS-0101-11, this position is located in the Military Personnel Office (MILPO) of the Army National Guard. The purpose of this position is to serve as the Program Manager for the MILPO Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program (R3/SPP) to accomplish the Army National Guard 's goal to help Soldiers, families and units develop the resiliency to overcome and respond positively to adversity, while simultaneously to minimize risky behaviors and suicides. These efforts will be implemented through guidance, advice, and decision support to the ARNG. Position is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and guidance in the performance of such functions as: (a) developing, monitoring, revising, coordinating, and implementing a resilience/risk reduction/suicide prevention program that reduces incidents of high risk behaviors. (b) developing, monitoring, revising, coordinating, and implementing resilience training, risk reduction and suicide prevention policies and programs. (c) providing in-depth research resulting in new doctrine, training, and mitigation of risks (d) providing continuity and coordination expertise for issues affecting soldiers and civilians; (e) serving as a quick reaction capability to gather relevant data and information for the Army National Guard (ARNG), and then advise on courses of action; and (f) coordinating and implementing components of resilience training to help shape positive behaviors and successful reactions to traumatic experiences. (1) Performs duties as the Resilience and Risk Reduction Program Coordinator that requires the incumbent to analyze trends by utilizing qualitative and quantitative measures to ensure the effective implementation of the Program. Utilizes scholastic research that encompass principles, theories, and findings in industrial/organizational psychology, psychometrics, experimental design/evaluation methodology, education and training technology, and cognitive psychology in order to modify, revise, improve or create ARNG programs. Monitors strategies and objectives to ensure they are effective, complete, comprehensive, and compatible toward achieving identified goals. Recommends, develops, coordinates, and disseminates policies and ARNG guidelines for administration and management of these programs to include doctrinal development. Provides senior leadership with statistical reports. Reviews national and international resilience, risk reduction and suicide prevention initiatives, and considers applicability for ARNG. Maintains ARNG wide suicide surveillance to establish any emergent high-risk trends and/or provide early warning when possible factors might lead to increased suicides. Participates with military and other government agencies in the definition of research requirements, the planning for research utilization, establishment of objectives and policies pertaining to risk reduction, and suicide prevention. Prepares and delivers oral presentations to include briefings, speeches, and training sessions to civilian, and military audiences in areas of technical expertise. Provides direct guidance and support to ARNG personnel in support of the mission. Conducts and/or participates in inspections, staff assistance visits, special advisory teams; provides papers and presents briefings. (2) Serves as the staff consultant on all aspects of the Resilience, Risk Reduction and Suicide Prevention Program and training and is the focal point for analysis on a full spectrum of issues affecting Soldier accession and recruitment. Plans and develops approaches, methodologies, policies, and procedures for attacking major problems frequently characterized by a lack of precedent studies to expand knowledge in the area. Assesses feasibility of new institutional training and performs research in support of findings from assessment visits. Develops partnerships with state, local and community agencies to support the R3/SPP. Participates in the State Community Health Promotion Council (CHPC). (3) Serves as the Resilience and Risk Reduction Program Coordinator with the responsibility for the overall planning, developing, coordinating, implementing, standardization and promoting of a comprehensive and effective program aimed at the reduction of Soldier and civilian high-risk behaviors (e.g., domestic violence, drug and alcohol, suicide, etc.). Recommends policy, procedures and methodologies to commanders to assist them in reducing both the probability and severity of high-risk behaviors. (4) Serves as Government Technical Monitor (GTM) for contractors working withing the J9 Directorate. (5) Performs other duties as assigned. *The above description only mentions a limited amount of the position's official duties. For a full comprehensive document that covers all the duties of the position, please contact one of the Recruitment Specialist at the bottom of the announcement. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Areas of Consideration: Area 1 - Current permanent and indefinite T32 technicians of the Oregon ARNG. Area 2 - Current permanent and indefinite T5 employees of the Oregon ARNG. Area 3 - Current service members in the Oregon ARNG. GENERAL and SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Work involves supervising or performing work required to manage or direct one or more programs, including appropriate supporting social science service organizations. GS-11 - 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. Bachelors 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. Education Bachelors 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. Additional Information The following applies to Bargaining Unit Positions: Bargaining unit positions within the Oregon National Guard are represented by AFGE, local 2986 (AFL-CIO). 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 (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).