Prevention Specialist

United States Air Force

$74K — $97K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Four years of relevant experience with knowledge of behavioral or social sciences.
  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
  • Experience in primary prevention is highly desired.

Responsibilities

  • Complete administrative tasks and manage budget execution.
  • Implement primary prevention education and training for the base population.
  • Collaborate with IRO partners to coordinate prevention activities.
  • Address issues related to sexual assault, family violence, and workplace violence.
  • Promote resilience and prevent self-directed harm and substance abuse.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within the Air Force Civilian Service.
  • Engagement in meaningful preventive community health initiatives.
  • Collaboration with a network of resilience partners within the military framework.
  • Potential for professional development and further education in the field.
  • Supportive work environment focused on public service and welfare.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Integrated Prevention Specialist (GS-0101-11) to work at the 27 Special Operations Wing (SOW), Office of the Installation Commander - Installation Integrated Resilience Office (IRO), Cannon Air Force Base (AFB), Clovis, New Mexico.

Salary Range: $74,678 - $97,087 per year based on experience.

Depending on the type of position you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now!

Qualifications/Requirements:

The primary purpose of this position is to serve at an Air or Space Force installation. Major responsibilities include completion of administrative functions, budget execution, and implementation of primary prevention education and training for the total base population. Also works collaboratively with installation Integrated Resilience Office (IRO) partners to coordinate and integrate prevention activities to effectively prevent negative outcomes associated with sexual assault and harassment, family violence (including intimate partner violence and child abuse and neglect), workplace violence (including harassment, bullying and hazing), suicide, and alcohol abuse and/or misuse prevention, hereafter referred to as self-directed harm and prohibited abusive or harmful acts.

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Must be able to obtain & maintain a "Secret" Security clearance.

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required credentials for the position.

Incumbent must meet screening/suitability criteria listed in Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Air Force (DAF) guidance.

Degree Requirements:

Degree: At least a bachelor's degree in a behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR

Combination: 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. OR

Experience: 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.

Required Core Competencies:

Prevention Policy & Principles: 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 the prevention of violence, promotion of help-seeking, and resilience.

Delivery Systems: Thorough knowledge of a wide range of delivery systems relating to violence prevention and the multiple uses of such systems.

Curriculum & Instruction: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training outcomes.

Office Automation: Knowledge of various office automation software programs, tools, and techniques to support office operations and produce a variety of documents, such as letters, reports, spreadsheets, databases, and graphs.

HIGHLY DESIRED:

Knowledge and experience within primary prevention.

Master's degree or higher in a behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

How to Apply:

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents. As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR OPM Agency Guidance.

To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to "Get Career Updates."

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.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

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