Military & Family Readiness Specialist-Title 5

Army National Guard Units • Burlington, KY

6h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 Excepted Service position with the Kentucky Army National Guard J1. The Military & Family Readiness Specialist serves as an independent advisor in accomplishing objectives of the Army National Guard Soldier & Family Readiness Program (SFRP). The specialist contributes to development, communication, and implementation of the state-level Family Readiness Program, including family readiness and assistance, employment outreach, volunteer training and management, and efforts to improve the quality of life and well-being of service members and their families.

The position ensures timely and accurate entry of applicable service member and family case information, unit support, community outreach, training, volunteer management, and other Family Program data into the approved system of record. It provides briefings and program information to leadership, commanders, Soldiers, families, Soldier and Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs), and community partners. The specialist also provides training and technical support to commanders and Family Readiness Liaisons, assists with planning and coordinating family-assistance resources, conducts staff assistance visits, and supports related readiness activities.

This is an indefinite appointment expected to last more than one year and no more than five consecutive years. The appointment will not exceed November 1, 2031, and will not be extended without further competition. A trial period may be required. The position is subject to furlough actions and requires a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation. It is located at a tobacco-free facility. The role is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment; individuals convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform its duties. Federal employees receive a benefits package, with eligibility dependent on position type and work schedule.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower level in the normal federal-service line of progression (GS-07) or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
• Experience managing, coordinating, and planning family, quality-of-life, or human services programs.
• Experience providing advice and assistance concerning community resources and social service agencies or programs.
• Experience analyzing and evaluating family, quality-of-life, or human services programs and recommending improvements.
• Experience developing newsletters, literature, and training materials to support a program.
• Applicants must substantiate in their own words that they meet all minimum requirements and specialized experience; copying text from the vacancy announcement, position description, or another resume is not accepted.
• Resume must include complete employment dates and work schedule or hours worked per week for civilian and military employment; year-only dates or an unspecified schedule may result in disqualification.
• Applicants using graduate education to substitute for specialized experience must provide official transcripts for validation.
• A male applicant born after December 31, 1959, who is required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.
• Must obtain and maintain a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• A retired Armed Forces member generally may not be appointed to a DOD civilian position within 180 days after retirement without an approved waiver.
• A qualifying domestic-violence misdemeanor conviction disqualifies an individual from performing the duties of this position.

Responsibilities

• Advise on and help accomplish the objectives of the Army National Guard Soldier & Family Readiness Program.
• Provide input to develop, communicate, and implement the state-level Family Readiness Program, including family assistance, employment outreach, volunteer training and management, and quality-of-life and well-being initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of applicable service member and family case information, unit support, community outreach, training, volunteer management, and other Family Program data into the approved system of record.
• Conduct briefings at local, unit, and state levels for leadership, commanders, Soldiers, families, SFRGs, and community partners.
• Provide support during 24/7 Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC) operations, Yellow Ribbon Reintegration activities, Recruit Sustainment Program activities, drill periods, and annual training periods.
• Provide training and technical support to commanders and Family Readiness Liaisons for unit family readiness programs, SFRGs, and volunteers.
• Assist higher headquarters with planning and coordinating family-assistance resources for deployment-cycle support and steady-state readiness activities.
• Submit information to support program development and budget forecasting for the Soldier and Family Readiness Support Program.
• Conduct staff assistance visits to units to accomplish program objectives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type and work schedule.

What This Job Offers

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