Summary This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent's primary responsibility is to serve as an Outreach Coordinator providing support for DSPO's outreach activities to increase awareness of suicide prevention resources in the military community. This includes attending outreach events, developing presentations, and providing briefs at conferences. Responsibilities As a OUTREACH COORDINATOR at the GS-0301-7 some of your typical work assignments may include: Coordinate administrative and logistical requirements for DSPO events, including guest lists, name tags, resource tables, contracted support, attendee materials, and event schedules to ensure smooth execution and positive organizational exposure. Track participant information, event attendance, expenses, schedules, and follow-up actions using Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Excel, and database software. Develop and improve automated tools, such as spreadsheets and tracking systems, to support office operations. Research office files, regulations, and other sources to gather information needed for reports, data calls, and program documentation. Compile data into clear written and graphic formats and recommend improvements to plans, procedures, and administrative processes. Represent DSPO during outreach and tabling events by engaging attendees, obtaining newsletter sign-ups, networking with participating organizations, identifying potential partnership opportunities, and maintaining contact information for future coordination. Capture approved photographs of DSPO staff during events, obtain signed consent forms when participant images will be used for social media, maintain event records, conduct appropriate follow-up with participants and contacts, and prepare an after-action report detailing engagements, outcomes, key takeaways, and lessons learned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-07, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service: Supporting planning and execution of outreach events ensuring event logistics are completed on schedule to promote smooth operations and a professional attendee experience. Using Google Workspace, Microsoft Word, Excel, and database software to track participant information, retrieve and analyze data, and develop reports with tables and graphics. Supporting networking with representatives from attending organizations during outreach and tabling events to identify potential collaboration opportunities and develop newsletter sign-up efforts, and coordinated distribution of informational materials to increase organizational visibility. Capturing approved photographs of staff, obtaining participant consent forms before social-media use, and maintaining event records. Produce after-action reports summarizing engagement information and lessons learned; OR B. You have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement (3.0 unweighted GPA or higher during bachelor's); OR C. You have some specialized experience as described in A, but less than one year; and you have more than one year but less than two years of education as described in B. You have computed the percentage of the requirements that you meet, and the total is at least 100%. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) 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 ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. For further information, visit: Foreign Education 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 As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194). Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
