SUBSTANCE ABUSE CONTROL OFFICER

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will maintain comprehensive records of all substance abuse incidents. You will be responsible for file management, updating web-based applications, reconciling databases and maintaining case files. You will assure appropriate handling of sensitive information. You will perform administrative duties, such as database management, preparation of statistical reports and other miscellaneous reports and documents. You will prepare routine and non-routine technical reports, PowerPoint slides, and formal correspondence. You will teach classes that address a wide array of substance abuse issues; conduct regular training courses on substance abuse policy and DoD Drug Testing Program. You will provide technical support for Drug Testing Program software and web-based drug testing monitoring application. You will conduct needs assessments to develop prevention efforts to assist in reducing substance abuse. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: providing substance (i.e. alcohol and other drugs) prevention, use, and abuse information through education forums, training, and outreach activities. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/social-science-series-0101/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR 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 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. In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-09: I have successfully completed 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a masters degree or masters or equivalent graduate degree I have a combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Recruitment and Relocation incentives may be authorized. Must complete the Marine Corps Substance Abuse Control Officer Course within 90 days of assignment. Must complete the Marine Corps Urinalysis Program Coordinator Course within 90 days of assignment. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veterans preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veterans preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.