WILDLAND FIRE & RESOURCE TECH 1-2-3 FLEX / PREVENTION OFFICER (PCN 10-9526)
State of Alaska
Posted: December 19, 2025 (26 days ago)
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Department of the Air Force - Agency Wide
Department of the Air Force
Location
Alaska
Salary
$61,722 - $192,331
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $51,332 - $66,732
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-8. Master's degree or 2 years graduate study.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This Prevention Specialist role in the Department of the Air Force involves working on programs to prevent violence and promote resilience, including tasks like analyzing strategies, supporting staff, and leading training in behavioral health and public health areas.
It covers various positions from analysts to directors, focused on integrated prevention efforts at Eielson AFB in Alaska.
A good fit would be someone with experience in social sciences, public health, or counseling who enjoys planning programs and working in a team to support community well-being in a military setting.
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This DHA public notice encompasses a variety of job titles listed below: Strategic Communications Branch Chief, 9LAR50375 Strategy and Communication Analyst (PREV WF) PD: 9LAR8049 Executive Staff Support Officer (PREV WF) PD 9L64455 Strategy and Communication Analyst (PREV WF) PD 9LAR7458 Deputy Director, Integrated Resilience Directorate (PREV WF) PD 9LAR4937 Program Elements Analyst (PREV WF) PD 04486
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.
GS-09: 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 performing limited duties relating to violence prevention and the multiple uses of systems and performing duties in behavioral, social science and/or public health practices.
OR EDUCATION: 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree or LLB or JB that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work.
NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS.
GS-11: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes performing delivery systems relating to violence prevention and the multiple uses of such systems; performing duties in behavioral, social science and/or public health practices, principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence; and training design, teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
OR EDUCATION: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D.
or equivalent doctoral degree or LLM that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS.
GS-12: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes performing delivery systems relating to violence prevention and the multiple uses of such systems; performing duties in behavioral, social science and/or public health practices, principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence; and training design, teaching and instructing individuals and groups.
GS-13: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes managing all aspects of a complex integrated prevention programs; leading duties in behavioral, social science and/or public health practices, principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence; and analyzing, planning, organizing, and directing work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; and mentoring, leading, and appraising the staff of an organization.
GS-14: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes directing all aspects of a complex integrated prevention programs; directing complex duties in behavioral, social science and/or public health practices, principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence; and performing strategic planning, organizing, and directing work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; mentoring, directing, and appraising the staff of an organization.
GS-15: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14 or equivalent in other pay systems.
Examples of specialized experience includes directing all aspects of a complex integrated prevention programs; directing complex duties in behavioral, social science and/or public health practices, principles and theories relating to the prevention of violence; and performing strategic planning, organizing, and directing work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; mentoring, motivating, and appraising the staff of an organization.
For additional information on qualifications, please see, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/miscellaneous-administration-and-program-series-0301/.
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 social services delivery systems and concepts, principles, and theories relating specifically to prevention of sexual assault, domestic violence, Suicide, harassment, substance abuse and other areas of interpersonal and self-directed violence and trauma.
2. Knowledge of laws, regulations, executive orders, issues, etc, relating to acts of interpersonal or intrapersonal violence. 3.
Skill in assessing programs needs to accomplish goals and objectives, evaluate program status and recommend and/or implement solutions for improvements. 4.
Skill in applying tact and diplomacy during difficult circumstances to advise and inform individuals and high-level officials on complicated, sensitive, and sometimes controversial issues.
Skilled in developing strategies, policies, and plans of action based on very broad guidelines and limited precedents.
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.
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