Deputy Director, Defense Suicide Prevention Organization (DSPO)

Defense Human Resources Activity • Alexandria, VA • 2h ago

Summary This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, to transition to Defense Health Agency in FY27. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting DoD's mission to expand its suicide risk reduction efforts by fostering wellness, increasing resilience while maximizing resources in order to mitigate individual risk while improving quality of life for Service members and their families. Responsibilities As a Deputy Director, Defense Suicide Prevention Organization (DSPO) at the GS-0343-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as an advisor to the DSPO Director. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of a worldwide policy and program office with over 40 full-time staff (ranging from contractors to senior Federal civilians). Responsible for the oversight and management of all staff matters to ensure coordination, continuity, and conformity of staff program execution in support of Department-wide suicide prevention, resiliency, and risk reduction efforts that improve mission readiness and quality-of-life for Service members and their families. Addresses and manages the full range of DSPO policies, programs, initiatives, projects, issues, research, data analyses, and performance metrics, often cutting across intra- and inter-Department organizational lines and requiring individual judgment, discretion, innovation, and initiative. Serves as the authorized representative of the DSPO Director in all matters associated with the personnel, financial, and contract administration aspects of DSPO. Analyzes, drafts, and ensures the accuracy and validity of complex and broad reports, regulations, strategic planning documents, and guidelines affecting the Department's goals, missions, and functions. Provides senior leadership with strategic, policy, and programmatic recommendations for continued development, implementation, and refinement of DSPO programs, providing evidence-based rationales for recommendations. Coordinates and communicates suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention matters with other DoD components, the Military Services, other government agencies, Congressional staff, and White House staff, to include spearheading/coordinating the DoD-wide executive governance body for suicide prevention. Serves on working groups and committees and maintains liaison with, and presents briefings to, senior leaders on behalf of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Leadership experience to make recommendations on suicide prevention programs and the ability to resolve and analyze complex issues and problems. Conduct studies, investigations and analysis on suicide prevention programs. Knowledge and demonstrated familiarity with applying effective management strategies to achieve a balanced, coherent, and efficient suicide prevention program. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the @type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

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