DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION PROGRAM SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is to coordinate the installation level Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) preventing illicit drug use by active duty members, DoD civilian employees, DoD family members, and other personnel supported by host-tenant agreements through drug testing and outreach/education programs.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Selective Placement Factors: (a) Individuals are ineligible to serve as DDRPMs if they have a record of conviction by courts-martial or civilian criminal court.

Additionally, the individuals are ineligible if they have received non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, or a Letter of Reprimand or similar administrative action (Letter of Admonishment, Letter of Counseling) for misconduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or drug abuse (including use, possession or distribution).

The individual will be asked to certify, and will sign a statement certifying this to be true.

(b) Must have no pending civilian criminal action or pending administrative action (Separation, Letter of Reprimand/Counseling/Admonishment for dishonesty, fraud or other integrity offenses).

The individual will be asked to certify and will sign a statement certifying this to be true.

(c) Possess an AFMRA-approved civilian collection trainer certification or the ability to meet certification requirements: (1) Must successfully complete an AFMRA-approved "train the trainer" course or one given by an approved organization (e.g., manufacturer, private entity, contractor or Federal Agency).

(2) Once employee achieves sample collection experience of 12 months, must become a certified trainer within 3 months.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) working with Drug Demand Reduction Program goals, principles, methods, and techniques for implementation and continued support of the Drug Demand Reduction Program which includes the possible effects of illicit and prescription drug use/abuse on mission accomplishment and community life; (2) using training theories, methods, and techniques concerning group dynamics and of the techniques for facilitating groups, teaching classes, and making presentations; and (3) working with budget processes, including developing, maintaining, and executing a budget.

OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B or J.D.

in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your college transcripts.

OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts.

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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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.

Knowledge of Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) goals, principles, methods, and techniques for implementation and continued support of the DDRP to include knowledge of the possible effects of illicit drug usage and alcohol misuse on mission accomplishment and community life.

2. Knowledge of accepted training theories, methods, and techniques concerning group dynamics and of the techniques for facilitating groups, teaching classes, and making presentations. 3.

Knowledge of the budget process, including developing, maintaining, and executing a budget. 4.

Skill in using data bases and office automation programs to produce data from various sources to define problem areas and focus corrective action. 5.

Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, to manage DDRP and provide educational materials. 6.

Ability to manage a small staff and carry out all phases of personnel management responsibilities. 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. Major Duties:

Coordinates the Installation Military and Civilian Drug Testing Programs.

Responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the DDRP to include budget, military/civilian drug urinalysis testing programs, and drug prevention programs.

Performs drug testing collector training for collectors.

Conducts collector training for installation personnel within the MAJCOM (when assigned), using the Department of Health and Human Services Guidelines: Urine Specimen Collection Handbook for Federal Agency Workplace Drug Testing Programs, and appropriate AF instructions applicable to military and civilian drug testing.

Provides administrative oversight to the Drug Demand Reduction Program. Represents DDRP with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.

Performs evidence-based outreach and prevention education activities. Conducts installation training to increase knowledge about the Air Force DDRP and the effects of illicit drugs.

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.