Family Program Specialist - Title 32

Army National Guard Units • Marietta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position. This position is for a Family Program Specialist, Position Description Number D1741000 located at the Joint Force Headquarters in Marietta, Georgia. This is a full-time, Excepted Temporary Indefinite, dual status position which requires Georgia Army National Guard Membership. Area of Consideration: Open to current on-board Technicians of the Georgia Army National Guard.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance designated at the State using the Position Designation Tool.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver’s license is mandatory.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
• Head of Agency requests to exceed 14 days in a calendar year must be approved in advance by the National Guard, Director of Manpower and Personnel (NGB-J1).
• Each applicant must fully substantiate (in her/his own words) that they meet the requirements of the specialized experience listed below; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this vacancy. DO NOT COPY THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT OR THE POSITION DESCRIPTION. IF YOU DO THIS YOU WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED FOR THE VACANCY.
• Please ensure that you have included beginning and ending dates (month and year) for all jobs listed on your resume.
• Military Grades: O1-O3
• Compatible Military Assignments: Non Specific.
• General Experience: Must possess experience which provided a general knowledge of principles of organization, management, and administration. Experience using computer and automation systems.
• Specialized Experience: Candidate must have 36 months specialized experience in program or managerial experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to the position to be filled or in comparable work or functions. Experience developing and recommending policy; organizing and carrying out specific programs, evaluating and recommending changes in methods of operations. Experience in supervisory, staff or technical work which included study, analysis or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of managerial or administrative policies, practices and procedures. Experience preparing written communications and oral presentations.
• Education Substitution of Education for the Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Joint Force Headquarters (State) staff advisor on family readiness, quality of life and other Family Program matters, which include identifying and recommending priorities.
• Manages and implements the family readiness and family assistance system to ensure that Family Program elements and support services are provided to military and family members.
• Provides staff assistance to local units in accomplishing the objectives of the program.
• Conducts staff assistance visits to ensure policies conforms to guidance and to assist and gather information for new initiatives and direction.
• Analyzes and evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of program operations and develops new or modified programs and/or strategies to provide quality of life programs for the readiness and well being needs of National Guard and Reserve members and their families throughout the state.
• Provides technical interpretation, guidance, and assistance to commanders and/or units.
• Coordinates and facilitates communication between family members, mobilization elements, higher headquarters, inter-service agencies, other military services, local and national government and non government organizations. This may include, but is not limited to, family readiness, resource management, mobilization and deployment coordination, volunteer management, Guard Family Action Plan (GFAP) and Guard Family Team Building (GFTB), information, referral and follow-up, and youth programs.
• Prepares and disseminates information to military members and their families on family readiness to include, but not limited to, benefits, entitlements, pre-deployment, deployment and reunion issues, unit missions, and functions of the National Guard.
• Develops and implements marketing strategies to maintain program visibility and increase awareness at all levels.
• Ensures proper coordination and negotiation with civilian and federal agencies is accomplished.
• Plans and organizes all aspects of volunteer management to include recruiting, training, retaining and recognizing volunteers.
• Responsible for the organizing, marketing, implementing, and monitoring of the Guard Family Action Plan and Guard Family Team Building including the tracking of volunteer hours and other data for trend analysis and recognition purposes.
• Conducts briefings, training seminars, conferences, and orientation workshops as appropriate for military and family members.
• Oversees all budget aspects for the Family Program.
• Forecasts, procures and executes Army appropriated/non-appropriated and Air Force appropriated funds for the Family Program, youth program, volunteer reimbursement, and contracting.
• Provides guidance on locally generated funds and corporate sponsorship.
• Ensures full utilization of funds and compliance with all regulatory guidelines.
• Manages and implements family readiness training and information, referral, and follow-up service for all phases of mobilization and deployment mission in response to family needs.
• Maximizes utilization of local community, state, regional, and national resources and networks to provide a safety net for families.
• Serves as the subject matter expert and advisor to the Family Assistance Center operation during periods of activation and deployment.
• May develop and coordinate an ongoing Guard family youth program that identifies and addresses issues and concerns of youth related to Guard life. The program may include life skills, citizenship, character and leadership development; the arts; sports, fitness, leisure, and recreation; health and safety awareness; education and career development; mentoring, intervention, and support services and other programs and activities that enhance Guard family youth readiness and well-being.
• Secures appropriate staffing and funding.
• Coordinates with youth related organizations and agencies throughout the local and national community.
• Serves as the TAG's representative on family issues at all levels.
• Provides consultation and advice for commanders and Guard leadership to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory guidelines and to maximize program effectiveness.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level