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USAJOBS · 1 month ago

COMMUNITY READINESS CONSULTANT

Hurlburt Field, Florida, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$74K/yr - $96K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking a Community Readiness Consultant to plan, implement, administer, and counsel units on individual and family community issues. This role focuses on providing career assistance, transition, relocation, and other work/life services to military members, retirees, and their families.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assesses needs and provides continuing work/life services to leadership, organizations, and serviced populations within assigned units and in the A&FRC

Develops, implements, and manages installation work/life services programs, establishing goals, objectives, and procedures in accordance with applicable state, Air Force, and other federal guidance, regulations, and laws

Consults with on- and off-site community leadership officials on work/life and related issues. Influences key organizational staff and organized groups within/outside the installation

Designs and establishes marketing and public relations strategies to ensure target populations are informed of services and activities

Participates in wartime and contingency operations; deploys to contingency locations on a rotational basis

Qualification

Behavioral Science DegreeSocial Services KnowledgeInterviewing SkillsCounseling SkillsEffective CommunicationTactDiplomacyTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance

This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing

Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays

Shift work and emergency overtime may be required

Employee must maintain current certifications

The employee will be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft

Work will require frequent or long term CONUS or OCONUS travel away from normal duty station

The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver's license is required for the position

Position will include training in the carrying and use of firearms because incumbent can be deployed to contingency locations and participate in wartime and contingency operations where and when there may be a requirement to carry firearms

Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position

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

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

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems

Successful completion of at least three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a major directly related to the position of Violence Prevention Integrator

A combination of specialized experience and education as described above

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level

Knowledge of social services delivery systems as well as a wide range of concepts, principles, theories, and practices relating to one or more of the social or behavioral science fields

Skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of concerns/issues, provide assistance in developing goals and plans, and determine appropriate referral services/options when frequently there is difficulty in determining clients' needs or wants or in convincing them to accept that problems exist

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact and diplomacy in interactions with individuals/families, leadership of organizations, and with program representatives and officials

Ability to assess and measure organizations' trends, concerns, and needs; assist in identifying and prioritizing goals; and provide guidance and direction for the development and implementation of effective plans and tools to address such issues

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing