Family Program Manager NF-05 Job in Battle Creek, MI

Vacancy No. O1NAFAI-25-12734111 Department Defense Logistics Agency
Salary $90,025.00 to $105,000.00 Grade 5 to 5
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 5/8/2025 Close Date 5/22/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Battle Creek, MI


Summary

This position is located at Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation DLA Battle Creek in Battle Creek, Michigan.

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This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. Territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

  • Serves as a Defense of Logistics Agency (DLA) Family Programs subject matter expert (SME) providing program oversight, integration, coordination, synchronization and evaluation for a DLA site.
  • Works with DLA Family Program Managers to ensure adequate funding for authorizations; contractors, and requirements coded as MWR USA reimbursable.
  • Responsible for monitoring all functional areas and associated resources related to mission accomplishment.
  • Oversees accomplishment of assigned area through site team members and local partners, making adjustments, modifications and revisions to meet objectives.
  • Reviews overall operations to determine operational problems and recommends changes necessary to meet long-range objectives.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, para.2 to include a Tier III background investigation.
  • Assignment requires up to 20% travel.

Qualifications

Progressively responsible experience and training that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties above and as detailed below:
  • Expert knowledge of government and Army Family Programs regulations, policies, principles and procedures, in order to advise and to make recommendations for revision to and/or establish new regulations, policies, or procedures for the integration of Family programs.
  • Comprehensive, thorough knowledge and understanding of the substantive nature of the justification, acquisition, and operation of MWR Family programs and processes, and the interrelationship among these programs.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of program oversight to include program funding.
  • Expert knowledge of a broad range of qualitative and quantitative methods for assessing and improving program effectiveness and complex management processes.
  • Expert skill in written and oral communications in order to prepare written guidance and decisions; to present sensitive recommendations to higher authority; to obtain compliance with policies from subordinate activities; to explain and defend decisions to the MWR personnel, contractors, or higher level officials.
  • Knowledge of command structure, missions, programs, and organizational relationships and a thorough knowledge of quantitative and qualitative methods and techniques to develop, manage, and implement studies and analyses of such scope to involve/effect the various organizations.
Highly Preferred:
  • Possess at least two(2) years of experience in a public family and children's services agency or family and children's services community organization which includes at least one year of experience in prevention, intervention, counseling, or treatment of child abuse and domestic abuse.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of relevant laws, policies and community resources.
  • Possess experience in managing cases, conducting assessments, developing plans and coordinating services.
  • Possess at least one(1) year experience working directly with military personnel, veterans and their families.
  • Must have a Master's degree from an accredited university or college in any of the following disciplines: Social work, Psychology, Marriage and family therapy, Child and adolescent counseling, Counseling or behavioral science.
  • Must have experience in development and implementation of community domestic abuse prevention and education plans.
Experience MUST be reflected on your Resume at the time of application and Transcripts/Certifications MUST be uploaded to the Documents section to be considered for Standard and/or Highly Qualified for this position. Applicants meeting the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred first to the Selecting Official. All other applicants may be referred for consideration at managements request.

Additional information

Area of Consideration:

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is local (within a 50-mile radius of Battle Creek, Michigan).
Manual Applications:
  • If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. by 05/22/2025 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job related questions may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials
  • This is a pay-banded position.
  • Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday).
  • Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600.
Incentives and Bonuses
  • Incentives will not be paid.
Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: Other:
  • Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Benefits

Working for Army Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF) can offer numerous advantages. Army NAF employment can provide a sense of pride and fulfillment, as you'll be supporting communities comprised of military and civilian personnel, and their families, which contributes to the Department of Defense's overall mission. We offer a wide range of career opportunities, including jobs in childcare, recreation, hospitality, and more. Many employees have opportunities for professional development, including training, education, and certification programs to help towards career advancement. As an Army NAF employee, you'll have access to some on-base facilities, including fitness centers, libraries, and many other amenities.

Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for enrollment in health and life insurance, participation in 401k and retirement plans, and paid personal time off and federal holidays. Some flexible employees may also be eligible to receive health insurance. For additional details regarding these benefits, please click the link below.

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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.

Applicants can claim the following eligibilities:

  • NAF Priority Consideration - Business Based Action
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current Appropriated Funds Employee CNE (APF)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Current/Former NAF Employee (CNE/FNE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Parent of a Veteran (OAV)
  • NAF Priority Consideration - Spouse/Widow(er) of a Veteran (OAV)

Required Documents

The following documents must be submitted with your application:

  • Resume



The below items are accepted and may be needed to support a qualification and/or a claimed priority/preference:
  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Diploma/ GED
  • Documents to Support Eligibilities
  • PCS Orders
  • Resume
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

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

You may submit your application package using one of the two methods identified below:

1. Electronically (preferred) at https://www.usajobs.gov/ and search for Vacancy Number (VIN): 12734111. Announcement closes at 11:59 PM Eastern Time on 05/22/2025 to receive consideration.

  • 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. Click this link to preview the application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12734111.
  • Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
  • You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account, or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that the application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.
2. Manually: Please refer to the "Additional Information" section of this announcement for instructions.

Agency contact information

Gail Lovoi
Address
Defense Logistics Agency Tobyhanna
Do Not Use
Tobyhanna, PA 00000
US

Next steps

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!


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