This Position Closed on 28-Dec-2012

This Position Closed on 28-Dec-2012

Job Title:Social Worker

Department:Department of the Air Force

Job Announcement Number:AFPCMEDDH-584755-0185

SALARY RANGE:	$50,287.00 to $97,333.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, December 30, 2011 to Tuesday, January 10, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-0185-11/12
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Multiple Appointment Types
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 12
DUTY LOCATIONS:	Many vacancy(s) - Grand Forks AFB, ND United StatesView Map Many vacancy(s) - Minot AFB And Minot, ND United States Many vacancy(s) - Fort Dix, NJ United StatesView Map Many vacancy(s) - Lakehurst, NJ United StatesView Map Many vacancy(s) - Trenton, NJ United StatesView Map More Locations
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win…in air, space and cyberspace.

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

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This is a Direct Hire Public Notice; under this recruitment procedure, each location/ installation, identified in this Public Notice will accept applications and make selections for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

 

These positions are being filled under Medical Direct Hiring Authority for certain civilian healthcare professional positions and are located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent, temporary or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.

 

Please send all required documents directly to the Civilian Personnel Flight at the base/location at which you wish to be considered.  Additional information specific to the expedited hiring authority for acquisition positions can be found at the link under the How to Apply tab.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS



• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Travel and relocation expenses may be paid
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies
• Total salary varies depending on location of position (locality)
• A security clearance may be required
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized

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DUTIES:

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·        Provide professional social work services in support of the Family Advocacy Program (FAP) requirements and initiatives.

·        Develop and manage prevention and support programs and activities for sexual assault and other areas of interpersonal violence and victim needs, as well as behavioral health requirements.  Evaluate procedures, results, relationships and interactions to improve mission accomplishment, implement quality improvements or in response to concerns about statutory and regulatory compliance and/ or customer requirements.   

·        Provide professional advisory services and training to other health care professionals, installation personnel, and community agencies concerning primary and secondary preventing programs.  Coordinate/provide training for military and civilian first responders regarding the psychological aspects of sexual assault trauma victims. 

·        Serves as the community liaison with military and civilian agencies to promote timely information exchange, coordinate collaborative prevention efforts, and establish resource links and community partnerships.  Responsible for marketing and marketing evaluation activities.

·        Assign individual victim advocates to victims or ensures a system for assignment is in place.  Oversee the plan for and ensure the immediate safety and physical needs of the victim.

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level.

This public notice may be used to fill target grades (e.g. GS-09 Target GS-12).

 

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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Basic Requirements: Degree: Must fulfill all of the requirements for the master's degree in social work in a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

 

Master's degree with practicum: Applicants who complete all of the requirements for a master's degree in social work that included a practicum are eligible for GS-9. (Must submit copies of transcript). 

 

AND

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  GS-11: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level.  GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level.  Specialized experience is experience which may have been gained while providing direct services to individuals and families, including work with individuals in groups.  Also included are positions concerned with teaching social work, doing research on social work problems, training of social work students, and providing consultation and advice to members of related professions and community organizations on social work questions.

 

OR

EDUCATION:  GS-11:  Three years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Social Work. 

Click on the following link to view occupational requirements for this position:

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0100/0185.htm

 

 

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 social work practice, principles, and theories.
2. Knowledge of complex helping systems, such as child and family prevention outreach services, professions, organizations and their management and administration.
3. Skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of concerns/issues and implementing professional community organization strategies and initiatives.
4. Ability to apply professional community organization skills related to the formulating of needs assessments, development and marketing of prevention programs.
5. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

 

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. 

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

 

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 conventional U.S. education program.  It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

·        Employee may be subject to random drug testing.

·        Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

·        Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

·        Employee may be required to obtain and maintain appropriate certifications.

·        Some position may require the incumbent to possess a Clinical Social Worker License to practice independently from a U.S. jurisdiction.

·        Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft

·        If position is identified as having "regular contact with children," in accordance with public law, a criminal background check must be completed.

 

 

Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.  

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

To determine if you are qualified for this position, your complete application will be reviewed against the qualifications required for the position.

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BENEFITS:

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Benefits of Working for the Federal Government - Click here for an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees

OTHER INFORMATION:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.  For additional information, click here.

 

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):  For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.  To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

 

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.   Click here for more information.

 

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

 

Temporary and Term Appointments:  If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the following:

   1) Your résumé

   2)  Any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

All of your documents including your resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications are to be submitted directly to the Civilian Personnel Office at the location for which you are applying.   Each civilian personnel office determines how long resumes are kept on file.  Location addresses are listed at the below link: 

 

http://www.afciviliancareers.com/careers/hiringopportunities/specialhiring/exphire/AFD-100315-009.pdf

You will need to click on Expedited Hiring Authority for Acquisition Positions and then scroll down to see base locations and addresses.

Please ensure that all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and at least the last four digits of your social security number.  

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this Public Notice

It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information mailed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date

 

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any documentation submitted by an applicant.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement.

 

1) Resume (must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period)

2) Transcripts, if qualifying based on education (must contain the university logo)

3) Veterans’ Preference - a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10 point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).

 

Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

AFPC RSC
Phone: (800)525-0102
TDD: 800 382-0893
Email: CALL_ONLY_DO_NOT_EMAIL_@
1800.525.0102.ORG

Agency Information:
Air Force Personnel Center
550 C Street West Ste 57
Randolph AFB, TX
78150

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After you send your application to the appropriate Civilian Personnel Office, you will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. 

 

The length of time your application will remain active will vary. The Civilian Personnel Flight will determine the length of time your application will remain active depending on local requirements/guidance.

Additional Duty Location Info

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Many vacancy(s) - Minot AFB And Minot, ND United States
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