Military & Family Readiness Specialist

Army National Guard Units • Indiantown Gap, PA

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About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 5 excepted-service position with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, within the PA Joint Staff. The Military & Family Readiness Specialist, GS-0301-09, serves as an independent advisor in a geographic area of responsibility, carrying out objectives of the Army National Guard Soldier & Family Readiness Program (SFRP) to support retention and readiness. The position manages and operates a family assistance center and supports commands in the assigned area. It is an indefinite position for applicants who are not currently employed permanent technicians; an indefinite appointment may be ended when services are no longer needed or funding is unavailable. The position is designated as Essential Personnel and may require duty during a state of emergency or disaster. One or more positions may be filled.

Requirements

• At least 24 months of specialized experience related to the position, providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform its duties. Creditable experience may include conducting briefings for leadership, commanders, Soldiers, families, SFRGs, and community partners; coordinating assistance from military, government, and civilian organizations; and developing and conducting volunteer orientation and training programs.
• General experience in progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work demonstrating the ability to acquire the knowledge and skills needed for the position.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Tier 1 Security Clearance verification is required for accession.
• Applicants using education to qualify must have a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, and provide supporting documentation.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.
• Currently serving competitive-service federal employees must acknowledge they will voluntarily leave the competitive service if they accept an offer for this Title 5 excepted-service position.

Responsibilities

• Manage and operate a family assistance center and provide support to commands in the assigned geographic area for the Soldier & Family Readiness Program.
• Provide information, resource referrals, and non-medical administrative case management across essential services, including crisis, legal, financial, TRICARE, ID cards/DEERS, community information and outreach, employment and financial literacy, Emergency Family Assistance Center (EFAC), and Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).
• Provide training and technical support to commanders and Family Readiness Liaisons for Unit Family Readiness Programs and Soldier & Family Readiness Groups (SFRGs).
• Submit information to support program development and budget forecasting for the Soldier and Family Readiness Support Program at higher headquarters.
• 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 the hiring agency can provide details.

What This Job Offers

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