Clarification from the agency

This is a Title 5 position which does not require membership in the NJ National Guard.

As aMILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST ,GS -0301-9, you will:

• order to plan, coordinate, implement, and develop reporting data.
• Support the family assistance, family outreach, community outreach, crisis response, family readiness and financial readiness functions
• Project budget and fiscal requirements necessary for execution, documenting, and fiscal reporting in support of program initiatives.
• Collect and organizes volunteer, family, and other related data, submit data and information through the State Family Program Director or Supervisory Family Support Services Specialist.
• Manages and operates family assistance center and provide assistance to commands within geographical area of responsibility in support of the SFRP.
• Provide training and technical support to Commanders and Family Readiness Liaisons to support their Unit Family Readiness program and Soldier & Family Readiness Groups (SFRGS).

Conditions of employment

Areas of Consideration:

• All United States Citizens

Additional Employment Requirements:

• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory
• Must possess Active, Confidential Security Clearance
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

General Experience: For positions for which individual occupational requirements do not specify otherwise, general experience is 3 years of progressively responsible experience, 1 year of which was equivalent to at least GS-4, that demonstrates the ability to:
1. Analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions.
2. Plan and organize work
3. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Such experience may have been gained in administrative, professional, technical, investigative, or other responsible work. Experience in substantive and relevant secretarial, clerical, or other responsible work may be qualifying as long as it provided evidence of the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) necessary to perform the duties of the position to be filled. Experience of a general clerical nature (typing, filing, routine procedural processing, maintaining records, or other nonspecialized tasks) is not creditable. Trades or experience appropriate to the position to be filled may be creditable for some positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:

Specialized Experience: For the GS-09 level you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience may have been earned performing any of the following tasks (this is not an inclusive list)

• Develop reporting data
• Conduct research to monitor human delivery systems
• Assist or conduct regular assessments with customers
• Possess and display the following soft skills: conflict resolution , communication skills, effective time management, career planning, and or effective time management
• Manage and assign tasks to subordinate staff
• Develop performance standards

Applicants may also qualify for this position based on the following education criteria:

• Masters or equivalent graduate degree

or

• 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

or

• LL.B. or J.D., if related

Combining Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade levels specified in the table, and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level.

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.

Customer Service, Decision Making, Interpersonal Skills, and Planning and Evaluating

Please read these instructions carefully before submitting your application. Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date/time of this vacancy announcement will result in disqualification. Please review your application thoroughly prior to final submission to ensure all required documents are included. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does not automatically ensure their inclusion with your application in our system. You must verify that all documents are present within your application package before submitting.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package, including the following:

1. Resume: Your resume may not exceed two pages and must include:

• Your full name, current address, civilian email address, and telephone number.

• Detailed work history, including job title, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, dates of employment (MM/YY), hours worked per week, and a comprehensive description of your duties and accomplishments.

• Evidence supporting your eligibility and qualification claims. You are required to document this information within your resume.

• If qualifying based on related unpaid experience (e.g., volunteer service), provide hours worked per week and beginning/ending dates (MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY).

• For Federal service, include the series and grade of each position held.

• Please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information to allow for a qualification determination.

Example:

$65,000 per year; 40 hours per week, January 2010 - July 2019 or January 2006 - Present… followed by a detailed description of your experience and qualifications.

Important Notes Regarding Resumes:

• Incomplete resumes will not be considered.

• If you submit multiple resumes, only the most recently uploaded resume will be reviewed.

• Do not copy and paste the job description or qualifications into your resume. Doing so will result in disqualification for plagiarism.

2. SF50 (if applicable): Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent (non-award) SF50. The SF-50 must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time-in-grade.

3. Proof of Required Credentials (if applicable): Submit proof of certification, license, clearance certificate, SRB, ORB, RIP, and unofficial transcripts (with credit hours and degree completion status) for all requisite certification requirements as outlined in this job opportunity announcement. If you are in the military (any service or component), you must submit proof (separate from your resume) verifying your current membership and rank/grade.

4. Veterans' Preference Documentation (if applicable): Submit supporting documentation for all Veterans' Preference claims, such as DD-214, SF-15, and medical information.

• Important: If claiming Veterans' Preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of your preference.

  • 10-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference," plus required supporting documentation.

  • 5-Point Veterans' Preference: Submit a copy of your DD-214, including Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). Active duty personnel may submit a certification from their branch of service confirming expected discharge/release under honorable conditions within 120 days, including terminal leave start date, rank, and dates of service.

Resources for Veterans' Preference:

• https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/veterans-preference/#content

• https://www.dol.gov/elaws/vets/

Important Reminders:

• It is your responsibility to verify that all information and documents are received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You can verify document processing prior to the announcement closing. Allow up to one hour for virus scans.

• Human Resources will not modify, change, or add anything to your application packet after the closing date.

• Human Resources will not disclose your qualification status.

• Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

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