Supervisory Social Worker (Deputy District Director)
Veterans Health Administration
Posted: January 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Air Education and Training Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Salary
$111,338 - $144,741
per year
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $74,441 - $96,770
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-11. Advanced degree + significant experience.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team in an Air Force office focused on preventing problems and building resilience among military personnel and their families at an installation in Arizona.
The role requires overseeing programs that address risks, support community well-being, and ensure safety in a military setting.
It's a good fit for someone with a background in social sciences or public health who has experience managing teams and understands the unique stresses of military life.
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the installation Prevention and Response Director and first-level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over supervisory and nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Integrated Resilience Office at an Air Force/Space Force installation.
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, Professional and Scientific Positions, 0101 Series.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree: Behavioral or social science or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrate that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR Combination of education and experience that provides the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 include 1) Providing knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies as well as behavioral, social science and/or public health practices principles and theories relating to prevention and resilience.
2) Applying knowledge of a wide range of delivery systems relating to prevention and resilience and the multiple uses of such systems.
3) Using knowledge of DAF culture, military family dynamics, related professional fields, and a thorough knowledge of the DAF community and the unique challenges that DAF families face; or equivalent knowledge.
4) Providing knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
5) Analyzing, planning, organizing, and directing work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; mentoring, motivating, and appraising the staff of an organization.
6) Communicates effectively, orally and in writing.
7) Identifying individual and community risk and protective factors to determine prevention and resilience activities to meet the needs of the base populace.
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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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: Comprehensive and professional knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies as well as behavioral, social science and/or public health practices principles and theories relating to prevention and resilience Thorough knowledge of a wide range of delivery systems relating to prevention and resilience and the multiple uses of such systems In-depth knowledge of DAF culture, military family dynamics, related professional fields, and a thorough knowledge of the DAF community and the unique challenges that DAF families face; or equivalent knowledge Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures Ability to analyze, plan, organize, and direct work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; Ability to identify individual and community risk and protective factors to determine prevention and resilience activities to meet the needs of the base populace 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:
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