DRUG DEMAND REDUCTION SPECIALIST

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Drug Demand Reduction Program Manager (DDRPM), managing the installation's civilian and military Department of the Air Force (DAF) Drug Demand Reduction Programs.

**Qualifications:**
Conditions Of Employment Individuals are ineligible to serve as DDRPMs if they have a record of conviction by court-martial or civilian criminal court. Additionally, the individuals are ineligible if they have received non-judicial punishment under Article 15, UCMJ, or a Letter of Reprimand or similar administrative action (Letter of Admonishment, Letter of Counseling) for misconduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or drug abuse (including use, possession or distribution). Possess an AFMEDCOM-approved civilian collection trainer certification or the ability to meet certification requirements (per DAF and Health and Human Services (HHS) policy, guidance, and instruction). Once employee achieves 12 months of sample collection experience, they must become a certified trainer, for military and civilian programs, within 3 months by successfully completing an AFMEDCOM-approved "train the trainer" course. 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, 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: (1) Works with theory and principles of management and organization, including administrative practices and procedures common to organizations, pertaining to specimen collections, drug testing, and prevention education & outreach, channels of communication, routing of correspondence, filing systems, chain of custody, and storage of files and records. (2) Works with applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature. and (3) Works with written guidelines or research/analysis of information of a factual nature. OR EDUCATION: Successfully completed a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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 Drug Demand Reduction Program goals, principles, methods, and techniques for implementation and continued support of the Drug Demand Reduction Program to include knowledge of the possible effects of illicit and prescription drug use/abuse on mission accomplishment and community life. 2. Knowledge of accepted training theories, methods, and techniques concerning group dynamics and of techniques for facilitating groups, teaching classes, and making presentations. 3. Knowledge of the budget process, including developing, maintaining, and executing a budget. 4. Skill in using DoD Drug Demand Reduction databases and office automation programs (Word, Excel, TEAMS, Outlook) to produce data from various sources to define problem areas and focus corrective action. 5. Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, to manage the Drug Demand Reduction Program and provide educational materials. 6. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct work and programs in situations where numerous diverse demands are involved. 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.