MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST (TITLE 5) Job in Asheville, NC

Vacancy No. NC-12703347-AR-25-061 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $61,111.00 to $79,443.00 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/16/2025 Close Date 6/20/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Asheville, NC


Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a MILITARY & FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T57014P1 and is part of the NC G1, National Guard (JFHQ-G1 Family Readiness / Manning Doc 132F-007).

Duties

As a MILITARY and FAMILY READINESS SPECIALIST, GS-0301-09, you will serve as fully independent advisor within geographical area of responsibility in accomplishing all objectives of the Soldier & Family Readiness Program (SFRP) for the Army National Guard to maximize retention and readiness; manage and operate 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 Commanders Family Readiness Representative to support their Unit Family Readiness program and Soldier & Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs); submit information to support development and budget forecasting to support the Soldier and Family Readiness Support Program to higher headquarters; responsible for the presentation of DOD Financial Readiness material and support Commanders in delivery of training; refer eligible persons to OSD approved resources supporting Financial Literacy.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, orin response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in adva
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.

Qualifications

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Experience, education, or training which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one (1) year experience at the next lower level in the normal line of progression through federal service (GS-07) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates the experience and knowledge of managing, coordinating and planning family, quality-of-life or human services programs. Experience providing advice and assistance on community resources and social service agencies/programs. Experience analyzing, evaluating and making recommendations for improvement of family, quality-of-life or human services programs. Experience developing newsletters, literature and training materials to support a program.Experience presenting and educating financial literacy and/or budget development assistance.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

- knowledge required in applying analytical and evaluativetechniques to identify, consider, and resolve issues or problems of a procedural or factual nature.

- knowledge and skill inapplying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to studies concerning the efficiency andeffectiveness of program operations carried out by administrative personnel.

- Knowledge of dealing with problems and relationshipsof a procedural nature rather than the substance of work operations, issues, or other subjectsstudied.

- Knowledge involving gathering information, identifying and analyzing issues anddeveloping recommendation to resolve substantive problems of effectiveness and efficiency of workoperations in a program.

- Abiity to plan and carry out projects to improve the efficiency andproductivity of organizations and employees in administrative support activities.

- Ability to contact persons outside of theNational Guard, which may include consultants, contractors, or business executive in a moderatelyunstructured setting.

- Ability to advice mangers on non-controversial organization or program related issues and concerns.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.

2. Other supporting documents: For Veterans Preference Consideration: DD-214, "Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty" or SF-15 "Application for 10-point Veterans' Preference" (with Required Documentation such as DD-214, VA Entitlement letter, etc.). Documentation will be used to adjudicate claims for veterans' preference).

3. You may contact the positions POC before the closing date to request a review of your resume prior to submitting on USA Jobs.

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/12703347

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

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Agency contact information

SGM Robert Shook
Address
NC G1
1636 Goldstar Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
US

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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