Duties
In order to qualify for this position, resumes must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of the position. Applicant resumes are the key means for evaluating skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position therefore, applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing experience.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Serves as a consultant and instructor on a variety of WFL topics and issues (see programs below). Provides informative and tangible advice, assistance, and instruction to address customer concerns, needs and requirements associated with Navy-life (deployment/separation; frequent relocation, transitioning from military to civilian life, etc.).
Gathers data, compiles statistics, reports progress and makes recommendations to the supervisor on program planning, agency coordination and follow-up procedures for use at installation, regional and DoD levels. Evaluates, interprets and acts upon data received through customer interviews, general research provided by other agencies/academia, and community based resources. Implements, monitors, documents and tracks service provisions to evaluate and ensure client satisfaction and effectiveness. Disseminates and collects customer evaluation feedback in accordance with the FFSC Quality Assurance Plan. Provides timely inputting of FFSMIS and other required workload data for all services provided. Ensures appropriate referrals and follow-up for services requested and documents contacts and results.
Works independently and/or with other FFSC staff to provide guidance and training to deliver course curricula and prepare accompanying resource materials. Plans, coordinates, and schedules FFSC workshops, programs, and GMTs. Regularly reviews all new and existing programming IAW with Region and CNIC policies and recommends changes to supervisor. Organizes and implements initiatives such as job fairs and executive career study groups that invite prospective employers to the installation. Provides backup support to all other WFL Specialists, and is cross-trained to provide support in other WFL program areas not specifically assigned to this incumbent.
Responsible for marketing program workshops, events, and activities verbally and in writing via AFN, base newspaper, social media IAW the center's outreach and marketing plan in partnership with the center's administrator responsible for center marketing. Works with N9 functional areas by facilitating joint program events and presentations in N9 recreation, lodging, housing, barracks and other facilities. Collaborates with civilian and military professional resources to gather information and stay abreast of current issues and events. Responsible for the coordination and completion of special project activities including but not limited to CNIC monthly themed events and activities. Serves on various committees and councils to optimize viewpoints related to military life. May serve as command representative for the command representative program and makes contacts with commands in accordance with guidelines established by the FFSC Director.
Serves as a consultant and instructor duties in one or more of the following specialty areas may include but are not limited to:
Transition Assistance: Facilitates and conducts program components related to the separating of military members and/or family members following a full or partial military career.
Career Support (Family Employment) and Volunteer Coordination: Assists Service and family members with career, occupational, volunteer and educational goals by providing services, individually and in groups, to equip customers with career/job search skills, resume' development, and interview techniques to assist in obtaining employment. Uses appropriate career and education interest inventories to help clients identify goals. Develops a plan to recognize personal and vocational needs to assist clients in outlining milestones to achieve their goals. Establishes and maintains continuous relationships with corporate industry personnel, small business agencies, local chambers of commerce, economic development council, state employment services, universities and private employment agencies. Develops a database of job opportunities for customers. Uses professional analytical skills and negotiation techniques to identify job opportunities for customers. Volunteer Coordination is a collaboration of the FFSC individuals seeking volunteer opportunities, and organizations seeking volunteers to enhance their services. The program is conducted in coordination with all FFSC programs and other community agencies. Volunteer Coordination provides volunteers (military ID card holders) with opportunities to learn job skills and advance their career path and expands the ability of the FFSC to deliver services through in-house use of volunteers.
Major duties continued under Additional Information.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Must pass all applicable records and background check.
- This position requires incumbents to obtain and maintain an official passport.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
- Valid, state-issued driver’s license is required.
Qualifications
Resumes must include information which demonstrates experience and knowledge, skills, and ability (KSAs) as they relate to this position. Applicants are encouraged to be clear and specific when describing their experience level and KSAs.
A qualified candidate possesses the following:
- Knowledge of, and experience in, the delivery of education services, with a focus on human/personal growth and development.
- Knowledge and skill in developing and evaluating needs assessments. Ability to collect, evaluate, and disseminate information; assess and measure organizations' and other serviced populations' trends, concerns, and needs; assist in identifying and prioritizing goals; and provide guidance and direction for the development and implementation of effective plans, procedures, and tools to address such issues.
- Skill in conducting interviews to establish the nature and extent of concerns and issues and provide assistance to develop goals and plans, in order to determine appropriate referral services and options.
- Skill in preparation of presentations and public speaking in personal- large and small group settings. Effective skill in forming and retaining working relationships with peers and leadership. Skill in using various computer software database, spreadsheet, word processing, and network programs (e.g., as Internet, Microsoft Office Suite, and FFSP databases).
- Knowledge of the formulation and execution of needs assessment tools. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to prepare and present findings and recommend solutions, and compose a variety of correspondence, budget justifications/requests, instructions, and other materials.
- Skill in conducting interviews with management and staff to obtain or exchange information about work objectives, processes, procedures and policies. Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships using tact, diplomacy, and overall professionalism in interactions with customers, leadership of commands and organizations, partnering agencies, and with program representatives and officials of community organizations
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position (such as a business-related field).
OR
Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
OR
Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.
Benefits
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How to Apply
To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 08/28/2025 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.
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12752383
It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.
Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
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Next steps
Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.