MEF PREVENTION SPECIALIST - 3RD MARINE DIVISION HQ, NF-04/RFT, CAMP COURTNEY, OKINAWA, JAPAN

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in public health, psychology, social work, or a social science related field.
2. Three years of experience that demonstrates knowledge of and experience in serving as a Behavioral Health Prevention Specialist OR an appropriate combination of education and experience that demonstrates possession of comparable knowledge and skill equivalent to that gained in the above.
3. Demonstrable skills in reviewing, developing, and implementing Behavioral Health prevention and educational training programs. 
4. Advanced skills in public speaking and presentations. 
5. Experience delivering education and training on Behavioral Health prevention using a variety of techniques and methods.
6. Skills to prepare and obtain training materials used in Behavioral Health prevention programs to include: lesson plans, resource guides, and films.
7. Ability to plan and organize events and activities.
8. Comprehensive knowledge of Behavioral Health prevention.
9. Knowledge of the military structure and environment preferred. 
10. Skills to establish and maintain effective relationships with, and gain confidence and cooperation of supervisors and managers to accept proposals on complex issues; organize and communicate effectively orally and in writing at briefings and training sessions, with Marine Corps leadership, media representatives and in professional conferences and training workshops to encourage understanding and acceptance of programming. 

This activity is a Drug-free workplace.  The use of illegal drugs by NAF employees, whether on or off duty, cannot and will not be tolerated.  Federal employees have a right to a safe and secure workplace, and Marines, sailors, and their family members have a right to a reliable and productive Federal workforce.

This position is considered a Non-Critical Sensitive position and the incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET (T3 or ANACI) security clearance with access up to and including secret information. They also must have knowledge of and comply with all security rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to safe handling of classified material.