Summary
THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a AIRMAN AND FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5302P01 and is part of the CO Family Programs Office, National Guard.
Duties
The purpose of the position is to serve as the family readiness and support services representative at an ANG Wing and coordinate concurrently with the Force Support Squadron Commander/Human Resources Officer (Director of Personnel (DP)) at each wing, Joint Force Headquarters - State (JFHQ-ST) Family Program Director, NGB Family Programs Office, and US Air Force/Major Command (MAJCOM) Family Readiness Directors.
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Responsible for the overall management, control and execution of the ANG family readiness and support programs to include Personal and Family Life Education services, Airman and Family Readiness Deployment Support, Personal Financial Readiness services, Employment Assistance, Military Child / Youth Program and Education, Transition Assistance Program - Title 32 and 10 funding, Wounded, Ill, and Injured Warrior / member and or family member, Disaster Preparedness - EFAC / AFPAAS, Relocation Assistance Program, Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Community Outreach and Cooperative Interface, Voting Assistance Program, and Educates on Survivor Benefit Plan at the unit level. The incumbent is responsible for managing the coordination and accomplishment of the planning, scope, development, design and direction of the family readiness and support programs.
2. Develops plans for an efficient resource management program and maximum support of service delivery to include resource center (discovery center), equipment, funding, budgetary management and analysis, tracking, and computerized systems - AFFIRST, etc.
3. Identifies service member and family issues that require exploration, development, and resolutions, and determines appropriate methods and resources.
4. Develops and prepares a variety of correspondence and other documentation i.e. formal letters, position papers, reports, briefings, charts, bullet background papers, etc.
5. Plans and schedules work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution.
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must have at a minimum, a completed National Agency Check (NAC) prior to position assignment.
- Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies.
- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle and if so, an appropriate valid driver’s license is required.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
- Submit all required documentation.
Qualifications
1. Experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.
2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet each experience listed below.
3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the experience.
DO NOT copy each bullet listed below word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each bullet.
You will be immediately disqualified if you fail to include experience in your resume.
Must have experience in each of the following:
1. Experience or knowledge of the principles, policies, program goals and methodology of the National Guard quality of life programs, including factors that affect work and leisure environments, to identify family issues that require exploration, development, and resolutions, and determines appropriate methods and resources such as referral to social service programs and agencies, to provide information about National Guard assistance programs, to gather and analyze information on problems and difficulties of obtaining assistance using the current system, to provide programs that address such problems, and to recommend action to improve the system.
2. Experience working with or knowledge of various analytical techniques to conduct projects and studies to evaluate program effectiveness and efficiency.
3. Experience working with or knowledge of evaluative techniques and methods (and the ability to adapt as appropriate) to analyze reports, gather data, review suggestions, and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of the ANG Family Program sufficient to recognize and define social problems, to reach accurate conclusions, and to measure and improve human services program effectiveness and productivity, and make recommendations for program improvement.
4. Experience working with or knowledge of project management and analytical study techniques to conduct studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
Education
Education cannot be substituted for Specialized Experience for this position.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Required Documents
Failure to submit the required documents will be grounds for disqualification without further review
REQUIRED: A current Resume, providing name, phone number, and email
REQUIRED: Experience documented in your resume with mm/yy to mm/yy format
REQUIRED: DD-214 (member 4 copy) or Statement of Service/Proof of Service if claiming Veterans' Preference
REQUIRED: Standard Form-15 (SF-15) if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12461551
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
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