Summary

The position is located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division (JMD), Office of Human Capital (OHC), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The incumbent will serve as an official liaison and program coordinator and will develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate suicide prevention activities in support of department goals and will do so in collaboration with stakeholders withing DOJ as well as other federal government agencies.

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities for an Employee Assistance Program Specialist, GS-0101-13/14, generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists the JMD EAP Manager in the development of Department programs tailored to workforce resiliency, stress mitigation, improved mental health, effective work life balance, and specialized counseling services in concert with and for DOJ components.
• Provides confidential, short-term, solution-focused counseling and referral services to DOJ employees and their eligible family members.
• Provides counseling support to Department leadership, employees and family members impacted by operational traumatic incidents, as well as personal traumas affecting large numbers of people.
• Creates and coherently presents academic mental health topics to non-academic audiences.
• Conducts comprehensive evaluations of ongoing functions to ensure that the organization meets its stated goals and identifies areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced.
• Works with Contract Officer to discuss contract modifications when needed to ensure effective delivery of services.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
• You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period. See "Additional Information" for specific details.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born on, or after, December 31st 1959. Those not registered should have an approved exemption on file.
• You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.
• A USA Hire assessment is required. An email will be sent with additional information after you submit your application. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement to complete the assessment.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Employee Assistance Program Specialist, at GS-0101-13/14, you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

A. Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

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B. Combination of education and experience that you have knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

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C. Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

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SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR:

You must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted state license to independently practice professional counseling, marriage and family therapy, social work, clinical psychology or counseling psychology, examples may include: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LISW), Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LCP) or Counseling Psychologist, PhD.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

For the GS-13, you must possess at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-12 level or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Assisting in providing short term, counseling, and/or referral services to employees; 2) Assisting in evaluating and/or implementing suicide prevention activities; AND 3) Assisting in planning and/or developing Employee Assistance Program training sessions.

For the GS-14, you must possess at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) Providing short-term counseling services to employees; 2) Identifying employee assistance resources for employees or covered family members; and 3) Evaluating effectiveness of Employee Assistance Program or Work life Program; AND 4) Developing, implementing, monitoring, or evaluating suicide prevention activities in support of department goals.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 08/13/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.

See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

After you submit this application, you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required of you. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 08/13/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.

Education

Please refer to Qualifications section for education qualifications.

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, please see the statements below.

Education must be reviewed and certified by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, in order for it to be creditable towards your qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from accredited institution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. If you are qualifying on foreign education, you MUST submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Transcripts must be uploaded with your application to verify education. All documentation must be in English or include an English translation.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made from this announcement.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):

These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
2. Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above based on the competencies listed above; and
3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

1) your performance and conduct;

2) the needs and interests of the agency;

3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.